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The Mysterious Fever of Unknown Origin

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 26, 2024

Learn more about this common and frustrating condition seen in horses in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.

Advances in Diagnosing Equine Dental Disease

Lucile Vigouroux, MSc December 24, 2024

Emerging technologies are giving veterinarians the tools they need to best address dental disease in horses.

Laminitic horse hoof with growth rings; laminitis

Hoof Care for EMS Horses

Heather Smith Thomas December 22, 2024

Find out how to recognize when a horse is at risk of developing EMS-related laminitis and what you can do to either prevent or manage it so he stays sound.

Diagnosing Equine Lameness Early

Tracy Gantz December 21, 2024

Catching and diagnosing equine lameness early, when you first notice something is “not quite right,” gives your horse a better chance for a quick recovery.

Study: Dental Sectioning for Extracting Equine Cheek Teeth

Tanja Bornmann December 19, 2024

Researchers have identified several benefits to this method for removing teeth in horses, such as reducing postoperative complications.

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Managing Laminitis: The Horse Owner’s Role

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 18, 2024

Understand why adhering to your veterinarian’s carefully designed laminitis-care plan is critical to your horse’s welfare and well-being.

Equine Osteoarthritis in the Hind Limb: Diagnosis and Management

The Horse Staff December 17, 2024

Equine osteoarthritis in the hind limb can be a painful condition for the horse, but your veterinarian can help. Sponsored by Dechra.

Open Up and Say Zzz: Why Horse Dental Exams Require Sedation

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 17, 2024

Your veterinarian needs a good look into your horse’s deep, dark mouth to perform a thorough dental exam. The answer? Proper sedation.

Senior Horse Dental Health

Heather Smith Thomas December 14, 2024

When your older horse’s pearly whites are past their prime, keep an eye out for signs of specific problems.

Advanced Equine Reproductive Techniques and Their Impacts

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 13, 2024

Take a closer look at what’s new in assisted equine reproduction and what that means for horses and humans in this article from The Horse‘s Research Roundup issue.

Dr. Katie Sheats Receives AAEP’s Distinguished Educator–Academic Award

Edited Press Release December 12, 2024

Sheats was chosen for the award due to her innovative leadership that is transforming veterinary student education.

Dr. Bruce Whittle, Advocate for Veterinary Students and Scope-of-Practice Protections, Honored with AAEP Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Bruce Whittle Honored with AAEP Distinguished Service Award

Edited Press Release December 12, 2024

Whittle received the award for his advocacy for veterinary students and scope-of-practice protections.

Dr. Noah Cohen Receives AAEP Research Award

Cohen Receives AAEP Research Award for Equine Infectious Disease Research

Edited Press Release December 12, 2024

The AAEP honored Cohen with this award for his recent research into equine strangles and Rhodococcus equi pneumonia.

Dr. Sara Langsam Receives 2024 AAEP President’s Award

Edited Press Release December 12, 2024

Langsam received the award largely for her efforts to address the issue of catastrophic musculoskeletal injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses, spearheading new research.