Equine Medicine

AAEP guidelines offer clinical direction for veterinarians when treating these premier equine athletes.

Veterinarians should exercise caution to ensure supplements are provided at proper levels.

Changes in parasite biology have inspired the AAEP to reevaluate its control protocols. The following summarizes its new guidelines and details practical recommendations veterinarians can implement.

When horses can't graze on nutrient-rich grass, veterinarians may supplement with fat-soluble vitamins to preserving health and immunity.

10 horses in Kentucky and Florida affected by EPM treatment; agency is investigating.

Rigorous evaluation techniques and diagnostics are key for veterinarians to identify lameness early and for successful treatment.

Veterinary researchers have found a promising alternative for long-term suppression of estrus-and aberrant behavior-in mares.

Prevention and veterinary treatment strategies were highlighted at the recent International Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot.

A veterinary overview of the causes, diagnostic approach and treatment options for this common condition in performance horses.

Equine Diagnostic Solutions received high volume of requests for ERAV testing.

A veterinary look at why this new breed of equine supplement is potentially dangerous to horses.

Thanks to the persistence and care of his veterinarian, one young foal battled EPE and won.

Though its clinical signs can be vague, equine proliferative enteropathy should always be considered in foals with hypoproteinemia.

UC-Davis says Neospora hughesi, first identified in California, causing EPM in horses across the country along with Sarcocystis neurona.

If conservative therapy fails, surgery can be a viable option for veterinarians treating this common orthopedic problem in young horses.

Veterinary researchers try to understand a spike in sudden deaths, possibly cardiac-related, among thoroughbreds.

Knowing what to look for and being diligent in gathering the patient's history will help veterinarians diagnose this often overlooked condition.

Veterinarian Jodie Santarossa says she actually experiences patients' discomfort.

Volunteers with World Vets learn that caring for donkeys requires earning their Maasai owners' trust.

USDA video released to AVMA was posted, but retracted at the USDA's request.

S.H.O.W horse industry organization carries out inspections in conjunction with USDA veterinary medical officers during National Celebration event.

A look at the pros and cons of standing vs. recumbent magnetic resonance imaging systems.

Part 2 of this series explores a foal's innate defenses against a common bacterial pneumonia and how veterinarians can enhance natural immunity.

FDA fields queries from consumers, reports update from manufacturer.

Skin graft techniques used in human medicine utilized in veterinary treatment of Northstar's wounds.

Skin graft techniques used in human medicine utilized for Northstar?s wounds.

An intensive area of study, laminitis still confounds veterinary researchers looking to advance our knowledge of disease origin, prevention and treatment. But some promising new research projects are looking to make great strides toward better understanding.

As long as they don't have more serious heart disease such as CHF, most horses under a veterinarians care do well with intervention through pharmacologic or electrical cardioversion.

dvm360's complete coverage of the emergency veterinary response in the aftermath of the deadly EF-5 tornado that tore through the heart of Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013.

With a recent spike in popularity-and more than 100 years of tight inbreeding-these horses are developing serious breed-specific conditions.