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Common Variable Immunodeficiency in Horses, ACVIM 2009  *
Common variable immunodeficiency is a rare, but serious disease in adult horses that often leads to hospitalization, said Maria Julia Bevilaqua Felippe Flaminio, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, who presented research on the topic at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, held June 3-6 in Montréal, Quebec. Common variable immunodeficiency ... Read full story
 8/27/2009
Traumatic Injury to the Equine Central Nervous System, ACVIM 2009  *
Whether it's a yearling that flipped and landed on his poll or an older horse that tumbled after simply taking a bad step, traumatic injury to the central nervous system is the most common cause of neurologic problems in horses. Yvette S. Nout, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVECC, ACVIM, a researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, reviewed ... Read full story
 7/26/2009
Aged Horse Health Screenings Recommended, ACVIM 2009  *
Lameness, weight loss, colic, and equine Cushing's syndrome are the four top reasons for euthanizing an older horse, said Catherine McGowan, BVSc, PhD, RCVS, European specialist in equine internal medicine, who presented research by Thomas McGowan, BSc, DVM, PhD, at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum, held June 3-6 in Montréal, ... Read full story
 7/24/2009
ACVIM Releases EHV-1 Consensus Statement   *
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine has released its consensus statement on equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). According to the authors, a perceived increase in the occurrence of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (the neurologic form of EHV-1) was the impetus for the statement. The publication addresses 10 key areas to guide veterinarians ... Read full story
 6/3/2009
ACVIM Forum to Highlight Veterinary, Human Medicine Link  *
The key to finding a cure for human diseases such as cancer, Lou Gehrig's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and muscular dystrophy might lie in the paws of man's best friend as veterinarians and biomedical scientists from across the globe gather in Montréal, Québec, Canada, June 3-6, to present the latest veterinary medical advances helping both ... Read full story
 5/20/2009
Learning Lawsonia's Habits: High Exposure Rates, Low Morbidity  *
It appears most young foals born on farms with endemic Lawsonia intracellularis could be protected from equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE), a spreading intestinal disease caused by the bacterium, provided they ingest colostrum containing antibodies. Nicola Pusterla, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, associate professor in the department of Medicine and Epidemiology ... Read full story
 7/28/2008
ACVIM: Causes and Management of Insulin Resistance and Sensitivity  *
Insulin sensitivity and insulin resistance in horses have become increasingly important areas of research in equine medicine over the past several years, as evidenced by the timely and popular presentations at this year's American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum, held June 4-7 in San Antonio, Texas. Rebecca Carter, a PhD candidate ... Read full story
 7/23/2008
The Science of Seasons Behind Laminitis, PPID   *
Are horses susceptible to meterological manipulation? Not exactly, but two research groups reported their findings of the impact of seasonal variations on horses: one on laminitic ponies and the other on diagnostic test results for pituitary gland dysfunction in adult horses. They presented these reports at the American College of Veterinary Internal ... Read full story
 7/20/2008
ACVIM Forum: 10 Years of Infection Control   *
After 10 years as Director of Biosecurity at Colorado State's large animal hospital, Paul Morley, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, recently relayed some of the key lessons he and his colleagues have learned while developing the school's biosecurity program. Morley's presentation at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum, held June ... Read full story
 7/19/2008
Rapid and Reliable Test for Diarrhea-Causing Toxin Identified   *
Toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium difficile can cause diarrhea in adult horses and foals. The high economic impact associated with treatment costs, considerable animal losses to disease associated with mortality and debilitation, and the potential for spread of infection to other susceptible animals and even humans make this an important ... Read full story
 7/13/2008
In the Spotlight: Radiation Therapy for Equine Cancer Patients   *
While radiation therapy might seem like an unrealistic option for managing horses with cancer, Janean Fidel, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVR, Dipl. ACVIM, from Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine suggests the opposite. She attests that radiation therapy is a viable option for numerous equine tumors, including melanomas and sarcoids. "Even ... Read full story
 7/8/2008
Recommendations on Rattlesnake Bite Management   *
The United States is home to 26 species of rattlesnakes, making rattlesnake bites relatively common events in equine medicine. A talk entitled, "Just another Snake Bite? Pathophysiology, Treatment, & Long-Term Effects," was included at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum, held June 4-7. According to Lyndi Gilliam, ... Read full story
 7/6/2008
Equine Veterinarian Honored with ACVIM Kirk Award  *
Doug Byars, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Georgetown, Ky., was the first private equine veterinarian to receive the Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence in the award's 18-year history. Byars received the award at the 25th annual American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum in June. The Kirk Award "honors individuals who have provided ... Read full story
 7/25/2007
A Look Inside: Veterinary Internists Meet in Seattle  *
Veterinary internists met June 6-9 in Seattle, Wash., for the 25th Forum of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) to discuss the latest research on the internal workings of horses and other animals. Summarized below are some of the highlights for horse owners: Pain Management in Horses Debra Sellon, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, ... Read full story
 7/23/2007
Laminitis to be Discussed at Nation's Largest Veterinary Internal Medicine Conference  *
Months after the equine community lost the Kentucky Derby Champion Barbaro to laminitis, veterinarians will gather in Seattle, Wash., at the 2007 ACVIM Forum on June 6-9 to discuss new ways to prevent and manage the disease that eventually led to his euthanasia. Laminitis, commonly called founder, is a painful inflammation of the foot occurring when ... Read full story
 3/24/2007
Internal Insights  *
Veterinary internal medicine is a growing specialty that boasts nearly 400 large animal internal medicine specialists, many of them focusing on horses. In a time when humans seek out experts in varying medical fields, it's only logical that we seek the same for our animals. Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) ... Read full story
 10/1/2006
ACVIM 2006: An Athlete's Heart  *
When it comes to the equine heart, size matters, says Lesley Young, BVSc, PhD, DVA, Dipl. ECEIM, DVC, MRCVS, who completed research on the topic while at the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom. In her June 3 presentation at the 24th annual American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum held in Louisville, Ky., Young explained ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: Not So Easy Breathing  *
The terms recurrent airway obstruction (RAO or heaves) and inflammatory airway disease (IAD) are often wrongfully used interchangeably to describe horses with non-infectious respiratory disease. Bonnie Rush, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, professor of equine medicine at Kansas State University, explained basic differences between the two. RAO is a common respiratory ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: Prevalence of PSSM in Quarter Horses  *
Up to 6% of apparently healthy Quarter Horses could have subclinical (inapparent) polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM), and that percentage could be even higher in populations used specifically for breeding. Researchers at the University of Minnesota said that inadvertently breeding horses that have subclinical PSSM will perpetuate the disease in ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: Aging and the Aortic Valve  *
Researchers from the United Kingdom report there is a decrease in contractile function of the aortic valve with age, resulting in aortic valve disease. Mark Bowen, BVetMed CertVA CertEM(IntMed) MRCVS, an associate professor in veterinary internal medicine at Nottingham Vet School, said, "Our aim was to define what is normal in the aging horse population." ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: COX-2 Expression in Equine Tumors  *
Therapies for equine cancer are few and far between, but a veterinary oncologist from Colorado State University (CSU) thinks equine tumors could be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Doug Thamm, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, an assistant professor in oncology at CSU's College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, presented ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: Another Route For Ulcer Treatment  *
Omeprazole paste is the gold standard when it comes to treating equine gastric ulcers syndrome. However, researchers at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine said because of its potency and long-acting effect, an intravenous formulation of omeprazole can be useful for horses with conditions, such as gastric reflux, anterior enteritis, ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: Testing for Insect Hypersensitivity  *
Allergy testing is done in many species, including horses and humans. Unfortunately, testing to determine a horse is hypersensitive to insect bites is difficult. According to a Swedish study, an IgE serum test is not specific enough and has too many false positive results to be used as a screening test for insect hypersensitivity (overreaction to ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: Noni Juice--A NSAID?  *
Although more research is needed, Tahitian Noni Equine Essentials, an herbal product made from the Morinda citrifolia tree, could have uses as an anti-inflammatory agent, according to a cooperative study by the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Nevada. Benjamin Darien, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, presented data ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: Predicting Pulmonary Hypertension  *
As a part of a larger study, researchers at Cornell and Pennsylvania Universities confirmed that horses with recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) are at increased risk of developing pulmonary hypertension. They are currently perfecting a model using pulmonary artery measurements to predict moderate to severe pulmonary hypertension in horses with RAO. "Significant ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: Biosecurity and Equine Diseases  *
Probably one of the most well-attended equine sessions of the forum was a lunchtime discussion sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, in which a panel of internists presented information on recent outbreaks of salmonella and fielded questions from attendees. Salmonella bacteria can cause debilitating intestinal problems and life-threatening diarrhea. Salmonella ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: Rhodococcus equi  *
An entire morning was devoted to this economically significant disease that infects young foals, often within hours of birth. Stephen Hines, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVP, of Washington State University, reported on the pathophysiology of the disease and prospects for preventing it. Rhodococcus equi is a bacterium in the soil that can travel to, and multiply ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: Lyme Disease Update  *
As many as 20% of adult horses in certain areas of the United States are infected with Borrelia burgdorferi, the spirochete (a type of spiral-shaped bacterium) that causes Lyme disease, according to Cornell University researcher and clinician Tom Divers, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM. Horses are infected through Ixodes tick bites. Divers said that many horses in ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: Leptospirosis   *
Recurrent painful inflammation and pathologic changes in the eyes of horses with equine recurrent uveitis (ERU, also known as moon blindness) could be caused by the persistence of invasive bacteria called Leptospira in affected horses’ eyes and the resultant immune response directed to the area. Divers described recent research on leptospirosis, the ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: Small Volume Resuscitation in Anesthetized Endotoxemic Horses  *
Gram-negative (one of the microorganisms that composes the large gut flora) bacteria in the horse's hindgut help break down fibrous feeds. Endotoxemia occurs when toxins from the wall of Gram-negative bacteria crosses the intestinal wall and gains access to the bloodstream. Endotoxin becomes concentrated on the surface of white blood cells, causing ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Research  *
There are many reasons why wounds fail to heal. Some wounds, especially chronic ones, are hypoxic, meaning they lack oxygen. Therefore, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can be used to re-oxygenate wounds and help them heal. Two researchers--one who treats humans and another who treats horses--described their experiences with HBOT on June 2 at the American ... Read full story
 9/14/2006
ACVIM 2006: Skin Hypersensitivity  *
Stephen White, DVM, Dipl. ACVD, a professor in the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology at University of California, Davis, explained that there are three categories for hypersensitivity (non-insect-bite related) skin diseases. These include food allergies, atopic dermatitis (a predisposition to allergic disease in response to environmental allergens), ... Read full story
 9/13/2006
Equine Internists Help Beau Beat Botulism  *
Beau's bright, interested eyes and shiny coat do not give any indication that he was at death's door just a few months ago. On June 1, the chocolate-colored Rocky Mountain Horse gelding was a guest for the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine's (ACVIM) annual edition of "Pet Survivor" during the group's annual Forum in Louisville, Ky. Two ... Read full story
 6/23/2006




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