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Developing Thoughtful Client Communication Boundaries

Jennifer Selvig, DVM February 23, 2023

Setting boundaries can help veterinarians protect their personal time and have clearer communication with their clients.

Equine Dental Care: Painful Points and Uneven Arcades

Heather Smith Thomas February 18, 2023

Here are some common dental issues that can negatively impact your horse’s performance and how they can be corrected.

20 Things Your Horse’s Teeth are Telling You

Scot T. Gillies February 16, 2023

Brush up on your equine oral health knowledge with these facts about dental anatomy, issues, and exams.

Vets Examine New Alpha-2 Macroglobulin Joint Therapy for Horses

Alexandra Beckstett February 10, 2023

This stallside system might benefit horses with acute and chronic inflammatory synovitis.

The Veterinarian’s Guilt Factor of Never Enough

Jennifer Selvig, DVM February 9, 2023

Dr. Jamie Pribyl explains how busy equine veterinarians ‘can do it all, but not all at once.’

Equine Regenerative Therapies for Managing Arthritis in Horses

Gustavo Zanotto, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR January 31, 2023

Dr. Gustavo Zanotto of Texas A&M University describes autologous blood products, how they work, the existing research supporting them, and their applications in horses in this Dechra-sponsored online presentation.

Keeping Clients, Patients, and Kids Happy in Equine Practice

Jennifer Selvig, DVM January 12, 2023

One veterinarian and single mom describes how she effectively manages her practice, her children, and her self-care.

2022 Equine Practitioner Product Guide: Part 2

The Horse Staff December 15, 2022

Don’t let 2022 come to a close without stocking up on all your veterinary necessities! Download this free guide for information on equipment, supplies, and product specials for veterinarians.

The Foundation for the Horse Announces $11.4 Million in Support

Edited Press Release December 5, 2022

The organization surpassed its $10 million goal, expanding the foundation’s ability to provide scholarships and grants.

Vet’s Guide to San Antonio

The Horse Staff November 9, 2022

With this easy-to-use Vet’s Guide to San Antonio, you can discover places to eat, drink, and enjoy during the 2022 AAEP Convention. Sponsored by ADM Equine and ConturaVet.

2022 Equine Practitioner Product Guide: Part 1

The Horse Staff November 4, 2022

Download a free copy of The Horse‘s Equine Practitioner Product Guide for information on equipment, supplies, and product specials for veterinarians.

Ultrasonography to Diagnose Colic in Horses

Shoshana Rudski October 6, 2022

While ultrasound doesn’t always provide a definitive diagnosis, it can be a useful tool for gathering critical information.

AAEP Releases Equine Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Guidelines

Edited Press Release August 9, 2022

The guidelines can help veterinarians make a diagnosis, recognize clinical signs and risk factors, and provide treatment.

AAEP Publishes Nocardioform Placentitis Guidelines

Edited Press Release June 24, 2022

The American Association of Equine Practitioners has published new nocardioform placentitis guidelines to help veterinarians help protect their clients’ broodmares and unborn foals.

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10 Serum Amyloid A Resources on TheHorse.com

The Horse Staff June 24, 2022

Learn how serum amyloid A can help veterinarians and owners detect issues in horses early and provide critical time to get ahead of disease, infection, and more. Sponsored by Zoetis.

AAEP Publishes Leptospirosis Guidelines

Edited Press Release June 7, 2022

The American Association of Equine Practitioners has published guidelines about leptospirosis risk factors, transmission, clinical signs, treatment, and other considerations.