
Granulation Tissue Management in the Horse (AAEP 2011)
Equine wounds need to be managed carefully to prevent the development of exuberant granulation tissue.
News and issues for equine health professionals

Equine wounds need to be managed carefully to prevent the development of exuberant granulation tissue.

Researchers are testing a ‘cancer vaccine’ to determine if it might be a viable equine treatment option.

A horse in respiratory distress or displaying other signs of airway ailments warrants a call to a veterinarian
Priority emphasis will be given to applications that have the most impact on horse health and welfare.

Studies in human medicine are yielding promising results to support aucpuncture use in equine reproduction.
Researchers find large intestinal thickening could indicate multiple diseases in addition to colic.

Horse owners benefit from an understanding what goes on in a horse’s brain, according to one veterinarian.
Zenyatta, 2010 Horse of the Year, will be bred this year to Gainesway Farm stallion Tapit for a 2013 foal.
BLM will spend $300,000 on 12 projects to improve conditions where wild horses and burros reside.

Vets examined upper airway obstruction in horses being ridden and when displaying “normal” head carriage.
Yun Young Go completed her PhD at the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center.

Even when NSAIDs are used appropriately, the drugs can still prove damaging to the patient.

The new test correlated well with the conventional insulin-sensitivity test and it was repeatable.

Removal of the equine third eye lid using sedation and local anesthesia appears to be safe and effective.

One researcher says that it is very rare to see a spontaneous quarter crack not associated with sheared heels.

An equine surgeon described an improved casting technique to reduce cast complications.
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