The State of the Equine Genome Sequence
The first equine genome was sequence was completed in 2007, but what is the state of that sequence in 2011?
News and issues for equine health professionals
The first equine genome was sequence was completed in 2007, but what is the state of that sequence in 2011?

High strongyle egg counts in Standardbred trotters didn’t have a negative association with racing performance.

Advancements in equine restorative dentistry are giving owners options when faced with some dental disorders.

Stem cells for treatment of equine orthopedic injuries has recently received increased attention.

Horses’ teeth are very different from humans, and they need special dental care at least annually. Learn about routine dental exams, common dental problems, and routine equine dentistry procedures with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji.

The cortisol circadian rhythm ratio can identify horses under chronic stress and at risk for colic.
The AAEP Foundation will award the first-ever EQUUS Foundation Research Fellowships at the AAEP Convention.
More than 400 veterinarians attended September’s AMMVEE Congress, which took place in Guanajato, Mexico.
The Arabian Horse Foundation released summaries of the research projects the organization funded in 2011.
Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, is the recipient of the Merial Applied Equine Research Award.
James MacLeod, VMD, PhD, shares his views on stem cells and regenerative medicine in equine medicine.

Objective methods to help veterinarians address horses’ quality of life have yet to be developed.
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, located in Lexington, Ky., will host a free gastroscopy event on Oct. 18.
A new product–the mosquito laser–could help protect horses from infectious mosquito-borne diseases.

A stem cell-PRP combination could be more effective than either therapy alone for treating soft tissue lesions
A horse’s genetics, trimming, and diet have a great impact on bare foot health.
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