Equine

Equine veterinary professionals learn a lot of safety protocols. But one real danger rarely gets addressed in practiceand that needs to change, these experts say.

Hundreds of horses were scheduled to return in mid-April to the newly rebuilt San Luis Rey Training Center after a December wildfire near San Diego.

A special event to give eye exams to service animals from veterinary ophthalmologists, including horses, won an award at VMX in Orlando in February.

The ASPCA is challenging equine rescues and sanctuaries to get creative when it comes to finding homes for unwanted horses.

The equid family tree was shaken up in a recent study by an international research team.

This easy-to-use online tool keeps you current on equine infectious disease cases occurring in your state.

Hagyard joins 22 other veterinary practices currently under the Mixed Animal Veterinary Associates of North America banner.

Nearly 500 horses were on site when a California wildfire hit the property. Equine veterinarian Dr. Chuck Jenkins saw the disaster firsthandand helped save as many lives as possible.

Equine veterinary association sees transition in leadership, recognizes those who have contributed to the profession.

After spending 26 days at the university for treatment, and many more months of recovery, the horse is back to his champion roping ways.

One veterinary investigation warns against compounded omeprazole; the other shows a positive effect for a polysaccharide blend.

Once thought to occur only in foals, these viral infections in adults have been increasingly reported.

Based on true tales of unusual client interactions in the exam room (and beyond).

The founders of Horses for Heroes Cowboy Up! program think a four-letter problem like PTSD calls for a four-legged solution. Heres how theyre helping veterans transition from wounded warriors to successful civilians.

Ambulatory practitioners have so much cool tech at their fingertips now, its a shame not to use it. Heres what we use in our practice.

Crum & Forster sells inaugural policy for rescued miniature horse Kachina.

No crane needed here; this team looked instead to an innovative carbon fiber design.

Test can help veterinarians monitor at-risk patients, assist owners with breeding decisions.

Veterinarians and equine experts sound off on ideas for a better way to protect American horses from theft and disease outbreaks. (Hint: It's microchips.)

When a foals improper placement is interfering with delivery, the practitioners success hinges on accurate determination of the cause and swift, appropriate intervention.

Derrick the Jumping Horse Has Eye Surgery is a childrens book with its hooves planted in reality and a desire to encourage readers to discover their true purpose.

Kyle James Hebert allegedly schemed to influence race outcomes by doping horses with frog juice.

Veterinarians are helping a California nonprofit put retired racehorses out to pastureor back to work in new leisure careers.

Licensure is no longer a requirement to practice animal massage in the state.

In his latest book, Dr. Miller tells how pre-TV days inspired home-grown entertainment in the form of practical jokes.

When a foal becomes hypoxic in utero, a vicious cycle can ensue. Heres a look at meconium aspiration syndrome prevalence and treatment in foals, as well as learnings from other species.

Regulatory freeze means rule has yet to be entered into Federal Register, the last step in making it official.

Some applaud USDAs final ruling on safeguards against soring. Organizations in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry threaten legal action.