Equine Medicine

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.

In Part 1 of this series, an equine veterinary research team explains two key immune factors-transfer of proinflammatory cytokines to the foal and the foal's ability to respond to antigens.

24 medications permitted by Mid-Atlantic Uniform Medication and Testing Program

This blue-eyed Paint gave this veterinarian a shoulder to cry on and peace I can still feel.

A veteirnary overview of suckling and weaning in foals to foster a lifetime of nutrition.

As veterinarian and first responder to a barn fire, would you know how to treat a burn-compromised horse?

Consider these facts about foal development, nutrition.

When it comes to the use of furosemide for treating EIPH, here's what veterinarians can all agree on.

Studies show equine nasal strips reduce airway resistance and mitigate exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage.

A recent increase in nocardioform placentitis serves as a good reminder for veterinarians to review the best ways to catch this infection early and how to treat it.

New developments in saddle analysis can help veterinarians determine if a horse's sore back is due to poor-fitting tack.

Although fairly prevalent in 2-year-olds, this common inflammatory condition of the cannon bone can affect any Thoroughbred racehorse in training and lead to more serious injury further on in a horse's career.

Certain areas have seen cluster outbreaks of this disease and helped shed light on risk factors and preventive measures.

Preliminary laboratory tests indicate that contaminated hay is the culprit.

Historically thought to be inconsequential, equine rhinitis viruses are now being identified as a significant contributor to respiratory illness in horses.

Mizzou veterinarian sees large spike in bacterial infection.

Can you tell what's wrong with this horse's eye?

Infection first reported at King Ranch, legendary for its world-class quarter horses.

Veterinary strategies on fighting this all-too-common and life-threatening condition in horses.

Preliminary assessments look good for first skin grafts.

Veterinarians, officials continue to encourage vaccination to stave off further infection but expect new cases to decline.

Since animals can't tell you what's wrong, veterinarians might have to work a little harder. It's worth it, though.

AAEP-funded courses on dental and foot care expose veterinary students to practical applications.