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Nevada Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses Against WNV

Horse Vaccines in 2012: Where We Stand

Erica Larson March 9, 2012

Horse owners have all the resources needed to ensure a properly vaccinated horse, one researcher said.

Virginia EHV-1 Update: No New Cases Confirmed

Neurologic EHV-1: An Overview

Erica Larson August 5, 2011

The neurologic form of EHV-1 is highly contagious in horses and multiplies within its host very rapidly.

Dermatitis in Horses: Allergic and Infectious

Erica Larson May 26, 2011

Dermatitis–simply, skin inflammation–is relatively common in horses, whether its cause is an allergic

Signs of a Septic Foal

Erica Larson May 12, 2011

There’s nothing more heart-wrenching than watching a newborn foal fight for his life.

Heritable Equine Skin Disorders

Erica Larson May 11, 2011

Some skin conditions in horses are caused by fungus and bacteria, while others are caused by external factors

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Applications in Horses

Erica Larson April 1, 2011

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is an increasingly popular treatment method for equine injuries. During a presentation at the 2011 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 20-24 in Las Vegas, Nev., Scott McClure, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, of Iowa

Pain Management Options for Horses

Erica Larson March 23, 2011

Methods of managing pain in horses range from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and opioids to alpha-2 agonists and ketamine, among others. Over the years, experience and research have helped veterinarians determine which of these are most

Corneal Ulcer Treatment Covered at Vet Conference

Marie Rosenthal, MS March 21, 2010

With their large, exposed eyes, horses are at risk for diseases of the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye, said Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, associate professor of veterinary medicine and surgery at the University of Missou

Hormone Therapy Might Prevent Equine Abortion

Marie Rosenthal, MS March 17, 2010

Veterinarians might be able to prevent abortions in some pregnant mares that show premature mammary development, Dietrich H. Volkmann, BVSc, MMedVet (Gyn), Dipl. ACT, told equine veterinarians at the 2010 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb

Infectious Diarrhea in Horses: Determining the Cause

Marie Rosenthal, MS March 15, 2010

Multiple clues can help a practitioner determine the cause of infectious diarrhea or colitis in adult horses, including the farm’s history of previous outbreaks, geographic location, and season.

Laminitis: Physical Management Discussed at Vet Conference

Marie Rosenthal, MS March 14, 2010

Adjusting a laminitic horse’s weight bearing plays a crucial role in the animal’s recovery, explained Debra Ruffin Taylor, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Auburn University, at the 2010 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 14-18 in Las Veg

Navicular Syndrome Management Reviewed

Marie Rosenthal, MS March 10, 2010

Because navicular problems might affect soft tissue as well as bone, MRI is a better diagnostic tool than X ray in these cases, said Robert K. Schneider, DVM, MS, professor at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and part

NSAID Choices for Horses Reviewed at Vet Conference

Marie Rosenthal, MS March 9, 2010

There is no “one-size-fits-all” non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy for horses; therapy should be tailored to the animal and situation, said Cornell University’s Thomas J. Divers, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC, at the

Avoiding Antibiotic Resistance in Equine Medicine

Marie Rosenthal, MS March 7, 2010

Although antibiotic resistance is not as serious a problem for horses as it is for people, the equine industry should use antibiotics judiciously, so they will continue to work against bacteria that cause disease – not just for the benefit of h

Conformation of Racehorses

Christy M. West May 1, 2005

In her study, nearly all racing-bred Thoroughbred foals were carpus valgus (knock-kneed) at birth, many toed out, and a few had offset knees. But at about 18 months of age, nearly two-thirds had offset knees and the incidence of knock knees

Ophthalmology for Ambulatory Practitioners

Christy M. West May 1, 2005

“I have a special interest in eyes, but they’re only about 5% of my work,” began Ann Dwyer, DVM, of Genesee Valley Equine Clinic in Scottsville, N.Y., at the Western Veterinary Conference Feb. 20-24 in Las Vegas, Nev. “Some problems will always