Preparing an equine practice for a natural disaster December 1, 2008 By: Ed Kane, PhD

A spate of natural diasters — hurricanes, tornadoes, flood, wildfires and earthquakes — have impacted veterinary practices in many parts of the country this year.

On the road: changing trends in equine mobile practice December 1, 2008

The modes of transportation for equine veterinarians are changing. Take a look through the decades.

Partnership aims to develop equine embryonic stem-cell lines for lameness therapies November 28, 2008

Austin, Texas -- Creating a bank of stem cells genetically matched to individual horses is the goal of a newly announced partnership between Austin-based Viagen Inc. and the Monash Institute of Melbourne, Australia.

NTRA unveils reforms, appoints monitor November 1, 2008

New York — A Congressional panel earlier this year questioned whether the nation's horse racing industry had the will and ability to regulate itself or whether government intervention would be necessary.

New York racing board imposes steroid rules November 1, 2008

New York — New York is the latest state to adopt a tougher stance on steroid use in racehorses.

KHRC wants license fee increase for vets, others October 31, 2008

Lexington, Ky. -- Veterinarians and others working at racetracks in Kentucky are facing an increase in licensing fees in 2009.

KHRC fines, suspends two DVMs October 29, 2008

Lexington, Ky. -- The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has fined and suspended two Columbus, Ohio, veterinarians for violating state regulations regarding properly labeling medications.

Harness your inventory October 22, 2008 By: Gary Glassman, CPA

Carrying too much inventory can hurt your practice's bottom line.

Watch out for dangerous assumptions October 1, 2008 By: Tracey O'Driscoll-Packer

Make sure your staff knows how to handle the most essential duties.