Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH, dean of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, has received the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Distinguished Alumni Award.
Blackwell received the award for his continuing, meaningful
When a horse has a foot problem, effective communication bewteen farrier, vet, and owner is key.
Ask 10 people what a healthy hoof should look like, and you’ll likely get 10 variations of an answer.
The field of equine dentistry is as broad as the field of human dentistry. While your family dentist receives special training in a wide range of topics on general dental care, the endodontist, orthodontist, periodontist, and oromaxillofacial
How are we going to address these diseases that threaten the health of our horses and the viability of the equine industry? How are we going to deal with new diseases and conditions as they arise? What are we going to do when diseases we thought were
Michael I. Kotlikoff, VMD, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University, has been named dean of the university’s renowned College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell President David J. Skorton and Provost
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has announced the launch of a veterinary medicine award that was designed to recognize innovation, creativity, and leadership in the veterinary profession anywhere in the world.
Acute and chronic laminitis is a frustrating and often disheartening condition to manage. Having had the opportunity to observe, treat and shoe laminitic horses for over 30 years, I have a unique prospective into this disease.
The biggest
Equine Guelph is sponsoring a conference on “Caring During Crisis,” to be held Sunday, April 29th, to Tuesday, May 1st, on managing disease and disasters involving animals.
The conference, “Caring During Crisis: Animal Welfare During
One veterinarian describes the causes of and a traditional treatment method for underrun heels.
Hartpury College recently announced that leading Equine Research Scientist, David Marlin, BSc, PhD, has been appointed as associate dean (research). Marlin will be responsible for the enhancement of the college’s research profile,
The Kentucky Horse Park announced several changes which will affect those who wish to compete at the park.
A horse mired up its belly in a Dawson, Texas, mudhole was freed Thursday (April 12) afternoon in an hours-long rescue effort that included heavy equipment.
“Champ” was able to stand on his own after being hauled from the muck, live
In April, the University of Wisconsin at Madison School of Veterinary Medicine’s teaching hospital installed digital radiography and a picture archiving system. This new ability to create, store, and disseminate electronic digital images
The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been granted full accreditation status by the Council On Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association. The accreditation covers the complete academic program including the
When a group of people are standing at the barn watching a “lame” horse move, many of you will say he’s lame in different legs. How do you know who’s right? If it makes you feel any better, picking out the source of lameness isn’t always easy fo
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