Equine Medicine

Practicing evidence-based veterinary medicine is all well and good when the evidence is clear-cut. But as articular cartilage expert Dr. Emma Adam knows, the data on use of hyaluronic acid in horses are often ambiguous.

Time is of the essence when determining whether an equine patient has this potentially life-threatening problem. So, make sure you know what diagnostic clues to look forand what could be a red herring.

Racing at the track, on which 29 horses died this season, will continue as planned until June 23, but a review team will first evaluate all horses for fitness.

For veterinarians, theyre painted in a brighter light than other equine delivery methods, but in actuality come with enough complications that should be considered. Lets explore, stage by stage.

The 2.5 miles from my house to the veterinary clinic was great. The equine birthing emergency when I got there I liked a lot less.

By duplicating high-performance and defect-free animals, the horse industry is discovering new ways to mold the genetics of the equine population.

A look at the use of this bone-modifying drug in horses and the concern for proper bone metabolism.

With a stepwise triage exam, you can quickly recognize an equine patient in shock. Your clinical impressions and understanding of the cardiovascular circuit can help identify the type of shock, which will guide your treatment plan.

The FastTrack, with its high-grade metal, heat-formed pad and golden dial lets equine veterinarians choose the movement thats right for a horse recovering from a soft-tissue injury.

American Horse Council, AAEP, USDA pledge to keep U.S. horse herd healthy in case of a disease outbreak.

In our latest new-product roundup, you'll find new options for otic treatment, help for patient transport, insight on the parasiticide market and a new company name for a known arthritic aid.

Its the time of year to reflect on those whove shaped our lives as veterinarians, Dr. Brock says.

You have the veterinary degree. Now you need the equipment so your business can break into a gallop. Heres some guidance on what you should buy now and what can wait until later.

Researchers at the University of Georgia and Kansas State University have implemented new ways of using the therapy to treat horses.

A femoral head ostectomy in a horse? Not a problem, since the patient in question was a miniature horse and able to benefit from a surgery normally used in even smaller companion animals.

With class 1 malocclusions, warns an equine veterinary dentist, you must do a thorough examination of the bone structure before trying to even out a horses teeth.

Before the day starts, on the way to every visit, and wowing horse owners: The equine veterinary technician is a must-have passenger (or driver) for great mobile equine practice today.

The team at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute gets to diagnosis and treatment quicklyand they say it makes all the difference.

Animal Health Trust is ready to stop horsing around with equine herpesvirus and begin development of a vaccine to protect against abortigenic and neurological equine herpes virus.

What makes all the difference in this surgical procedure to treat recurrent laryngeal neuropathy? Two holes in the cartilage and a stainless-steel button.

The relationship between farrier and veterinarian doesnt have to be one of begrudging acceptance. Rather, it can blossom into respect and learning.

Well, a LOT of pennies for your thoughts. As in, well pay you for the brilliant problem-solving ideas youve come up with within the veterinary world.

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With the right tools and technique, you can avoid general anesthesia and still provide adequate analgesia during surgery. Here's your guide to several nerve blocks in your veterinary equine patients.