Equine Medicine

The higher the density of foals, the higher the risk of disease.

Acupuncture treatment in mares and stallions seems to provide benefit as a therapy to treat reproductive disorders dependent on the condition and the duration of treatment. In addition to study and use in horses, there is considerable use and study in several species, including its use in women, especially as an analgesic for obstetric and gynecological procedures (see story). For those animals that do not respond well to conventional medicine, traditional Chinese medicine affords a viable alternative that has shown results for horses during the past several millennia.

Lexington, Ky.-the american association of equine pracitioners (aaep) is addressing the controversy surrounding compounded drugs by creating a task force and scrutinizing the business practices of pharmacies exhibiting at its annual trade show.

LEXINGTON, KY.-The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will host its annual conference December 4 - 8, in Denver, with an international group of equine veterinarians for the organization's 50th anniversary.

Lexington, Ky.-The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) issued a call for proposals to research the efficacy of aminocaproic acid and/or conjugated estrogens related to use as a race day medication for the prevention of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH).

Colic, or abdominal pain, is a relatively common problem that develops in horses of all ages. Practitioners in the field of equine medicine should be familiar with the various conditions that can contribute to abdominal pain. Once a clinical evaluation has been performed the practitioner will be able to narrow the differential list to establish a working diagnosis.

Dr. Dean A. Henrickson offers insight to managing leg injuries in horses which left untreated can be career ending.