News and issues for equine health professionals
We asked two mobile equine veterinarians how clients can prepare both themselves and their horses for veterinary visits. Here are 10 ways you can help your vet maximize time, cut costs, and ensure you get the service you want—and, perhaps, go the extra mile when you need it most.
Penn Vet researchers found older horses with small intestinal lesions that survive colic surgery are just as likely as younger horses to develop postoperative reflux or to survive to hospital discharge.
Study: Amikacin is indeed toxic to cartilage, synovial cells, and stem cells. When used preventively for joint injections, lower doses are likely warranted.
Administering detomidine gel to mares intravaginally might be easier and more effective than giving it intravenously.
A deep branch lateral plantar neurectomy and fasciotomy procedure can get affected horses back to work.
Management strategies include inhaled corticosteroids and environmental changes such as steaming hay.
Investigators studying equine musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and metabolic disease, laminitis, racing safety, new technologies, and other topics are encouraged to apply.
Seven measurement tools and methods veterinarians can implement into equine rehabilitation programs to track progress.
Two leading genetics researchers described current and upcoming tests for a variety of heritable equine conditions.
Dr. Regina Turner shared her favorite breeding-related studies on topics ranging from foaling prediction to estrus suppression.
The 27 people indicted on federal charges include five veterinarians who are American Association of Equine Practitioners members.
Dr. Dean Richardson presented the Milne State of the Art Lecture at the 2019 American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention to offer insight into treating bone breaks and fractures in horses.
After identifying the affected structures, veterinarians can use ultrasound, radiographs, and synoviocentesis to assess synovial involvement.
Manufacturers have begun developing portable ECG devices vets can use and interpret with smartphone apps. A research team tested them, and here’s what they found.
Research topics include nocardioform placentitis, bisphosphonates, exertional rhabdomyolysis, stem cells, equine asthma, and more.
The FDA recently approved dipyrone to address fever in horses with respiratory infections.
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