What do a horse’s stress level and his saliva have in common? Belgian scientists have found testing the former can measure the latter, and they said this saliva assay could become the test of choice for measuring horses’ stress. “Cortisol levels are
Regenerative medicine describes a group of techniques that uses the body’s natural ability to heal. Platelet-rich plasma is a regenerative therapy that can be used to treat horses with tendon and ligament injuries, arthritis, and certain wounds.
The University of Pennsylvania’s (UPenn) New Bolton Center has announced that Tamara Dobbie, DVM, Dipl. ACT, has joined the section of reproduction at New Bolton Center as a staff veterinarian. New Bolton Center is the UPenn School of Veterinary
The new 2010 classes were added to the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame and the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame at the eighth annual International Hoof-Care Summit held Feb. 3 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each hall of fame honors
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) applauds U.S. Senators Tim Johnson, D-S.D., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, for introducing the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act. The bipartisan legislation will help the country
When it comes to a mare’s uterus, ultrasound examination and cytology (examination of cells under a microscope) can give a veterinarian a pretty good picture of what’s going on inside that could be confounding conception. However, comparing these
What does a veterinarian look for when evaluating a horse for neurologic disease? Hint: The neurologic exam starts with simple field tests, not sophisticated imaging equipment. “Each clinician has his or her own method of performing a neurologic exam
Around 150 pony clubbers from the Rio Grande, Texas, region visited the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) on Jan. 15, “Aggie Day”, to advance their Pony Club ranks and learn to become responsible horse owners. The
Thirty-three veterinary students are getting a crash course in high-level equestrian sport at the World Equestrian Games while they assist the veterinary team.
The World Equestrian Games will bring together an unprecedented level of veterinary talent.
A team of veterinary researchers in the United Kingdom recently reviewed the use and results of homeopathy for equine ailments including arthritis, headshaking, laminitis, and more.
“Homeopathy is a 200-year-old therapeutic meth
A horse owner’s age is a major predictor in how involved they will be in the horse industry, according to a new survey.
The findings are part of the American Horse Publications online nationwide survey, conducted from Oct. 15, 20
A group of veterinarians in Oklahoma are hoping a controversial advertisement will convince state legislators to kill a bill that would allow horse owners and their employees to buy and administer veterinary prescription sedatives used in teeth
The nation’s largest veterinary association briefed Congress March 29 on the use of antibiotics in animal health, providing in-depth scientific information on the necessity of antibiotic use for preventing and treating disease in companion
A measure that allows individuals who aren’t licensed veterinarians to float horses’ teeth if they meet state certification requirements passed the Oklahoma Senate today (March 31). HB 3202 also amends the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act to allow…
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has revealed a number of interesting trends in veterinary medicine and animal care, sourced from its most recent membership data.
For example, new AVMA data shows that veterinarians
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