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.
