Equine

Oklahoma City, Okla. - New rules that passed last August to allow lay persons in Oklahoma to float horses' teeth have been reversed by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Little Rock, Ark. - Horseshoeing, training, the selling of equine medications and certain equine reproductive procedures are no longer a part of the veterinary practice act in Arkansas.

Secondary exposures now make up about half of all confirmed equine herpes virus cases.

National Report -- Equine herpes virus (EHV-1) has now been confirmed in 44 horses in nine Western states following a national cutting horse event in Ogden, Utah.

Jonesville, Fla. -- A new case of equine herpes virus (EHV-1) has been confirmed at a Jonesville, Fla., farm, although officials say the case is unrelated to a recent outbreak originating in Utah.

National Report -- An outbreak of equine herpes virus (EHV-1) continues to spread with at least 29 cases now confirmed in eight Western states, veterinary officials report.

Veterinary associations, ACVIM and AAEP, have compiled resources to help veterinarians respond to an equine herpes virus outbreak.

The California state veterinarian's office confirmed 10 new equine herpes virus (EVH-1) cases today, expanding the scope of the outbreak.

Three equine herpes virus (EHV-1) cases have been confirmed, and others are feared in multiple Western states.

Las Vegas - Presenters at the inaugural "Summit of the Horse" in January agree that something needs to be done with unwanted horses. But whether that solution includes reopening U.S. horse processing facilities remains to be seen.

A new bill in Texas could bring to an end to the debate over equine dentistry.

The AAEP will recognize those who go beyond the call of duty. Here are some ideas for how you can get involved, too.

National Report -- Taffy pet treats have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, while some horse feed products have been recalled because it may contain a medication that can be fatal at high doses.

Cattle and horses may find much-needed relief from flies with the help of the plant cats are crazy for.

Kennett Square, Pa. - The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine launched Equi-Assist, an equine home-nursing program Dec. 6.

Baltimore - Veterinarians need to engage the public in dialogue about animal-welfare issues.

Baltimore - Dr. Bill Moyer will lead the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) in 2011.

Lansing, Mich. - The effects of Michigan's woeful economy are far reaching. State unemployment is in the double digits, industries have been gutted, and horse owners may be failing to properly care for their animals in order to save a few bucks.

Program bridges the gap between hospitalization and home care.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved two new drugs to aid equine reproductive health.

Austin, Texas - The debate over who can perform equine teeth-floating procedures surfaced again in Texas.

Several veterinarians voice their opinions on the new dosing rules

Baltimore -- Dr. Thomas R. Lenz will headline AAEP's meeting dubbed "The Equine Welfare Wars: When Emotion and Fact Collide."

The American Association of Equine Practitioners plans to welcome 4,000 equine veterinarians, veterinary students and technicians to Baltimore Dec. 4-8. Read the latest about the year's biggest event for equine doctors and their teams.

APHIS told that current system is ineffective, recommends turning it over to DVMs

Austin, Texas -- The debate over who can perform equine teeth-floating procedures surfaced again in Texas.

Switzerland -- A new list of equine prohibited substances was approved by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) and prohibits the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in competition.

Ruled the racetrack DVM's workplace, vehicles are now open for inspection in Kentucky.