
AAEP Kester News Hour: Highlights in Equine Genetics and Neck Lesions
During the 2024 AAEP Kester News Hour experts shared new research on equine genetics, atrial fibrillation detection, neck pain, and updated EHV guidelines.

During the 2024 AAEP Kester News Hour experts shared new research on equine genetics, atrial fibrillation detection, neck pain, and updated EHV guidelines.

Researchers are exploring CBD’s potential to reduce joint pain in horses through a multiphase study on its efficacy.

Changing antibiotic prescribing habits can be challenging for practitioners, but small steps, peer support, and stewardship guidelines can improve antimicrobial use.

Learn why experts are questioning routine antibiotic use in equine orthopedic surgery and how alternative strategies can help reduce infection risk.

Reserve antibiotics in equine reproduction for proven infections, not routine use. Vets should utilize alternative treatments to reduce AMR risk when possible.

To reduce antibiotic use in equine practice, vets should limit prophylactic treatment and prescribe only for confirmed infections.

One expert calls antimicrobial resistance a threat to global horse health. Here’s how equine vets can improve diagnostics and use antibiotics wisely to combat this crisis.

Consider the benefits of including veterinarians in your horse’s preventive care this spring.

Researchers say this method of extracting horses’ cheek teeth could reduce complications during and after surgery when traditional extraction methods fail.

What could cause a horse to develop equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH)?

Emerging technologies are giving veterinarians the tools they need to best address dental disease in horses.

Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.

Researchers have identified several benefits to this method for removing teeth in horses, such as reducing postoperative complications.

Your veterinarian needs a good look into your horse’s deep, dark mouth to perform a thorough dental exam. The answer? Proper sedation.

When your older horse’s pearly whites are past their prime, keep an eye out for signs of specific problems.

Sheats was chosen for the award due to her innovative leadership that is transforming veterinary student education.
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