Equine

Five researchers will each receive $15,000 to continue their investigations on respiratory conditions in horses.

Clients are often quick to place blame on the new horse for introducing strangles to a herd, but veterinarians who provide appropriate client education can control the pandemonium before it begins.

A 1995 alumna and staff member since 2002, Dana Zimmel, DVM, will serve as interim dean at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.

Research has shown that reducing dust and mold exposure from hay may help combat inflammatory airway disease and improve performance in racehorses. We talk with researchers who are studying this problem.

Heres our regular roundup of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

Zimeta has been associated with rapid and effective reduction of pyrexia in horses.

Big colons can lead to big problems. Thats why veterinarians who treat horses should understand current diagnostic and treatment best practices for this potentially lethal condition.

Heres our regular roundup of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

Heres our regular rundown of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

When a veterinarian leaves the confines of the clinic (or the field, as it happens) and exists in the real world, you never know what might unfold. Dr. Brock shares his intimate experience at an airport.

As a performance animal veterinarian, Ive learned that if you get thrown from a bull, you have to get up and get back onunless that bull decides to land on you. Then you have to roll around and scream in pain.

Now awaiting Senate approval, the PAST Act will ensure higher penalties for those who inflict pain on horses to accentuate their gait during competitions.

Despite the existence of highly effective vaccines, cases are on the rise. Its up to veterinarians to educate horse owners that this vector-borne disease still poses a very real threat.

Medications formulated by Rapid Equine Solutions have been tied to three deaths, FDA says.

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.

Catastrophic injuries peaked in late February and March 2019; veterinarians point to multiple factors, call for further investigation.

In this Vetted Q&A with a rock star veterinary practice owner, Dr. Julie Reck reveals that the road you take is sometimes not the one you intended to take. And thats just fine.

Founded to counter the corporatization of veterinary medicine, the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association aims to represent the interests and needs of privately owned hospitals in North America.

Extended-release version of local anesthetic has potential for misuse, says group funding the research.

Lying awake in the wee hours of the morning, Bo Brock, DVM, considered the future of veterinary medicine. Luckily, he thinks the future is looking pretty bright.

From the physical exam down to questions asked by the client on social mediamanage your veterinary records to prevent (or worst case scenario: survive) examining board inquiries.

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.

Tuskegee student Fallon Blackwood indicted in Alabama and North Carolina; owners say she promised their horses a better life.

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

Heres our regular rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

Data from American Horse Publications reveals that more horse owners are discussing vaccination and deworming with their veterinarians.

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