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Veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will deliver educational lectures on a variety of equine-health topics during the Western States Horse Expo, June 11-13 at the Cal Expo in Sacramento, Calif. 
Farriers got an eyeful of what the future might hold for them at the highest levels of equestrian sport at the American Farrier’s Association (AFA) Convention, held in March 2004 in Rochester, New York. This future is specialized video monitorin
Veterinary practitioners are the cornerstone of foreign animal disease (FAD) surveillance in the United States, said Eileen Ostlund, DVM, PhD, head of the equine and ovine viruses section at the Diagnostic Virology Laboratory, National”P>Veterinary practitioners are the cornerstone of foreign animal disease (FAD) surveillance in the United States, said Eileen Ostlund, DVM, PhD, head of the equine and ovine viruses section at the Diagnostic Virology Laboratory, Natio”>Veterinary practitioners are the cornerstone of foreign animal disease (FAD) surveillance in the United States, said Eileen Ostlund, DVM, PhD, head of the equine and ovine viruses section at the Diagnostic Virology Laboratory, Nat”Veterinary practitioners are the cornerstone of foreign animal disease (FAD) surveillance in the United States, said Eileen Ostlund, DVM, PhD, head of the equine and ovine viruses section at the Diagnostic Virology Laboratory, Na”Veterinary practitioners are the cornerstone of foreign animal disease (FAD) surveillance in the United States, said Eileen Ostlund, DVM, PhD, head of the equine and ovine viruses section at the Diagnostic Virology Laboratory, Na”eterinary practitioners are the cornerstone of foreign animal disease (FAD) surveillance in the United States, said E”terinar
Several problems commonly develop in premature foals, some of which can require some tough decisions by the owner and practitioner. Don’t balk at gathering information. Get very detailed histories and take a good look at the placenta.
The most common reasons a foal might become depressed, Franklin said, include infection, poor nutrition, acidosis (unusually acidic blood from diarrhea), lameness (multiple lamenesses can often depress a foal
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) issued a call on March 15 for proposals to research the efficacy of aminocaproic acid and/or conjugated estrogens related to use as race day medications for the prevention of
Robert E. Holland, Jr., DVM, PhD has joined Pfizer Animal Health’s Equine division as Senior Technical Service Veterinarian. Pfizer has also recently added renowned practitioner Jay Donecker, VMD, MS, Dipl. ABVP, to its equine veterinary staff a
Using ocular ultrasonography, he was able to diagnose complete retinal detachment with a large retinal tear. Because of the grave prognosis for recovery of vision, enucleation (removal of the eye) was recommended.
Nearly 50% of adult horses in areas of the northeastern United States are or have been infected with Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme disease. Thomas Divers, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ACVECC, and others at Cornell Universit
Continuing education is a euphemism for most of life. We learn as we live. But if life is continuing education, then medical science is the fast track. For equine veterinarians, much of our professional continuing education takes place at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) annual convention, which is highlighted in a supplement that accompanies this issue of The Horse.
Horses with chronic inflammation of the digital flexor tendon (DDFT) sheath that doesn’t respond to conventional therapy might be suffering from longitudinal tears in the DDFT. Warmbloods which suffer from chronic annular ligament constriction
The hoof is a truly dynamic architecture, and its nutrient supply is critical for its strength and function, said Connie Swenson, PhD, research nutritionist with Zinpro Corporation, at the Second International Equine Conference on Laminitis an”P>The hoof is a truly dynamic architecture, and its nutrient supply is critical for its strength and function, said Connie Swenson, PhD, research nutritionist with Zinpro Corporation, at the Second International Equine Conference on Laminitis”>The hoof is a truly dynamic architecture, and its nutrient supply is critical for its strength and function, said Connie Swenson, PhD, research nutritionist with Zinpro Corporation, at the Second International Equine Conference on Laminit”The hoof is a truly dynamic architecture, and its nutrient supply is critical for its strength and function, said Connie Swenson, PhD, research nutritionist with Zinpro Corporation, at the Second International Equine Conference on Lamini”The hoof is a truly dynamic architecture, and its nutrient supply is critical for its strength and function, said Connie Swenson, PhD, research nutritionist with Zinpro Corporation, at the Second International Equine Conference on Lamini”he hoof is a truly dynamic architecture, and its nutrient supply is critical for its strength and function, said Connie Swenson,”e hoof is a truly dyn
For those who follow horse laminitis research, the name of Chris Pollitt, BVSc, PhD, is synonymous with advanced research on the subject. At a recent laminitis conference, he discussed research into hoof growth, laminitis triggers, and cryotherapy.
For those of you attending the 2003 AAEP Convention or Horseman’s Day in New Orleans, La., the end of November, we asked Gary Norwood, DVM, a local racetrack practitioner, to help us put together a list of the best eating places in the city.
Bog and bone spavin don’t necessarily have to end your horse’s performance career, but they certainly require careful attention and care.
Morris Animal Foundation recently announced the appointment of 15 new Ballard Students, serving as Foundation representatives at veterinary colleges across the United States and in Canada. As Foundation ambassadors, Ballard Students educat
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