Equine Medicine

dvm360 is counting down the Top 20 news stories and articles from 2024 with this series of spotlights

A pregnant draft mare was found to have her jejunum and duodenum distended and filled with fluid and displayed signs of endotoxemia post-surgery

The Vetlen Pouch can be placed in infected wound sites and can continuously deliver medication for up to 30 days

Regular oral examinations for horses can reveal variable clinical signs of conditions

The drug is one of 22 pharmaceuticals included in a potential ban to aimed at preventing drug related deaths and drug trafficking

Daniel J. Burba, DVM, DACVS, explained the basics of equine skin grafting in a session during the 2024 Southwest Veterinary Symposium, and in an interview with dvm360

Rachel Allbaugh, DVM, MS, DACVO, explains her squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis procedure, beyond just the clinical signs

New research has uncovered gene responsible for graying speeds in horses, and a predisposition to melanoma

The announcement comes after a diagnosis of New World screwworm in a horse

Evaluating gut microbiota composition as a tool for the detection of inflammatory bowel disease shows promise in studies

A veterinarian shares tips for dealing with common mosquito-borne illnesses in horses

A 6-month-old Belgian cross colt, diagnosed with equine influenza virus and refeeding syndrome, is months into his recovery road

Navigating bones and vital structures requires knowledge of the horse’s anatomy

Neogen Corporation and US Equestrian will develop educational materials for US Equestrian members

Texas A&M research uncovered a connection between phenylbutazone and the ability of mare egg cells to become viable embryos.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ guidelines offer information on reducing the risk of parasitic diseases in horses, anthelmintic resistance, and more

UC Davis equine specialists recently treated 2-year-old Tenacious Candy after presenting to hospital barely able to stand

The compliance assistant platform helps veterinarians authenticate and manage veterinary health documents

The Equine Brief Pain Inventory was designed to help horse owners recognize signs of pain associated with the disease

The integration of Precision Equine Pharmacy with Wedgewood Pharmacy will result in a wider range of compounded equine medications

The therapy demonstrated an 88% resolution rate in one study

Guidelines created by bovine and equine associations help educate the veterinary community on the skills of credentialed technicians

The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine was approved to studied stem cell therapies in dogs and horses

Effective February 1, 2025, the new regulations are an effort by the federal agency to put an end to the practice of horse soring

Early treatment and a multimodal approach can help improve patient outcomes