Equine Medicine

As researchers examine data from previous outbreaks, more insight is gained into reducing susceptibility to further epidemics.

Vets find stabling and eating hay are two of many factors that can contribute to this life-threatening disease.

University of Georgia veterinary doctoral student receives AAEP grant for work on regenerative medicine.

Links to websites asking for disaster help from veterinarians.

This antiarthritic agent long available outside of the U.S. is attracting renewed interest for sport horses.

Texas Animal Health Commission releases precautionary update, warns owners to watch for signs of disease.

Advice on performing a thorough oral examination in horses

A collection of 50-year-old pharmaceutical ephemera.

Affected horse euthanized; facility placed under quarantine.

This on-demand course offers an in-depth explanation of why and how to balance an equine diet based on the 2007 National Research Council recommendations. AAVSB RACE approved. (90 CE hours)

A group of experts recently gathered to discuss a new iris-scanning technology-the eyeD Equine Identification System-and how it fits into today's veterinary practice, as well as into the future of equine care. This technology is poised to improve wellness care and client bonding, ensure that veterinary practitioners are treating the right horse, help in identifying a horse that's been lost or stolen, and simplify health certificates.

Part 4 in a series on understanding the disease progression of abnormal hoof anatomy.

New studies show rehab can get horses back to health even more quickly than previously thought.

Petition follows the lifting of a five-year ban on horse slaughter.

Rockville, Md. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement to veterinarians regarding the compounding of pergolide products to treat Cushing's disease in horses.

Horses in Monterey and San Diego Counties have been cleared for release following EHV-1 outbreak.

Animal owners of all kinds find great medicine at Renfro Veterinary Services, a well-thought-out small animal, equine, and livestock practice in Richmond, Mo.

U.S. and Canadian equine practitioners are asked to submit data for AAEP laminitis study.

Using grazing muzzles may help limit intake and reduce the chance of overfeeding.

Two New Jersey practitioners earn 2011 Good Works for Horses Award.

The genome is a big step toward understanding genetic variation in horses.

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. -- A strangles outbreak forced the closure of Saratoga Raceway until April 11, according to a recent announcement from the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.

Equine surgical veterinary technicians, like Boy Scouts, learn to be prepared.

See surgical technicians preparing an equine patient, and find out how the skills that make small animal veterinary technicians great work just as well in equine practice.

PhD student earns one of two inaugural EQUUS Foundation Research Fellows with this line of research.