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High Risk Pregnancy in the Mare Discussed at Vet Convention
March 11, 2010
The Table Topic on High Risk Pregnancy in the Mare at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners was very well attended and included several individuals that have published manuscripts on this topic.
The participants were Read More
Equine Foot Lameness Discussed by AAEP Veterinarians
March 05, 2010
Foot lameness in horses was the topic of two separate Table Topics during the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., in early December. About 100 veterinarians attended each session.
Equine Eye Problems Discussed by Veterinarians
March 03, 2010
Ophthalmology in horses was declared such an important topic at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention in early December that two Table Topics were held. In one session approximately 175 veterinarians attended, Read More
Strangles a Topic of Veterinary Discussion
March 02, 2010
Strangles, caused by the bacterium Streptococcus subspecies equi (often referred to as S. equi) is a highly contagious disease of horses worldwide. Recent discussion at the AAEP Convention confirms that strangles remains an Read More
Vaccination Protocols for Your Horse Discussed at AAEP
February 24, 2010
Veterinarians agreed that vaccination is a critical component of an equine health maintenance program. A Table Topic on Vaccinations was part of the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., in earl Read More
Horse Speed Gene Identified; Commercial Testing Available
February 24, 2010
Irish researchers have found that horses with a specific mutation in the gene called myostatin (MSTN) have improved athletic performance.
"A variety of mammalian species with specific MSTN variants have characteris Read More
Standing Surgery in Draft Horses Discussed at AAEP
February 23, 2010
A Table Topic session on standing surgery in draft horses attracted about 65 for the 1½-hour session at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) convention, held Dec. 5-9 in Las Vegas, Nev. The attendees included a wi Read More
Breeding the Problem Mare AAEP Discussion
February 23, 2010
Anytime veterinarians talk about breeding the problem mare, it always develops into a lively, animated discussion. The Table Topic on Breeding the Problem Mare was no different at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Con Read More
Therapeutic Shoeing of Horses Discussed at AAEP
February 22, 2010
A Table Topic of veterinarians at the American Association of Equine Practitioners 2009 convention chose to discuss applications of the heart bar shoe; the Nolan Plate system, including what it is and how it works; shoeing after deep flexor ten Read More
Flaxen Chestnut Color Inheritance Studied
February 08, 2010
Chestnut Morgan horses with lighter manes and tails, called "flaxen," are the subject of a research project seeking to unlock some of the mysteries of coat color inheritance.
The preliminary results from the Morgan study ha Read More
Breeding: Best Mare Management Practices
January 16, 2010
Here are some important factors that all breeders should consider before getting started. Read More
EVA Discussed at Veterinary Convention
January 14, 2010
An engaging Table Topic discussion on Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) was held at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. Approximately 40 equine practitioners attended the discussion, which touched on s Read More
Lameness Problems in Gaited Horses, AAEP 2009
January 14, 2010
About 75 veterinarians gathered to discuss common lameness problems faced by gaited horses during the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention.
Foot lameness was the first topic of discussion, especially th Read More
Prudent Use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
January 13, 2010
Equine veterinarians commonly prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for horses to treat a myriad of diseases, including colic, respiratory disease, and lameness. NSAIDs are also very common in human medicine, and include such Read More
Equine Endocrine Disorders Discussed at AAEP
January 02, 2010
The two major endocrine disorders affecting horses--equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID or equine Cushing's disease)--were hot topics at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP Read More
World Vets Meet
January 01, 2010
The 2009 World Equine Veterinary Association Congress included discussions of Rhodococcus equi, which causes foal pneumonia; sleep disorders and seizures; guttural pouch problems; late-term abortion; and tendon sheath problems/lameness. Read More
Manual Therapy for Horses
December 30, 2009
Manual therapy was defined, with an explanation of the terms mobilization, manipulation, and adjustments. Educational opportunities for those wishing to pursue training in manual therapy techniques was provided to those in the group, and some attende Read More
Lameness in Racehorses Discussed by AAEP Vets
December 28, 2009
Synthetic racing surfaces were the topic that raised the most concern among the approximately 80 veterinarians from the United States, Canada, and Europe in attendance at the Lameness in Racehorses Table Topic held during the 2009 American Asso Read More
Equine Rehabilitation Discussed at AAEP Convention
December 27, 2009
The purpose of the Table Topic on Rehabilitation held during the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., was to educate veterinarians on the opportunities and use of rehabilitation techniques in equine Read More
Sarcoids and Other Skin Tumors Discussed by Vets
December 26, 2009
A variety of sarcoid and skin tumor treatments and management topics were discussed by veterinarians during a Table Topic at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention. All veterinarians in the room had treated skin Read More
Contagious Equine Metritis A Hot Topic at Vet Convention
December 24, 2009
The Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) Table Topic attracted an audience of about 60 veterinarians at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. The audience ranged from practitioners to researchers Read More
AI With Cooled and Frozen Semen AAEP Table Topic
December 23, 2009
Timing of mare insemination with cooled and frozen semen was one of the hot topics at a session of veterinarians at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. The topics discussed in the AI With C Read More
Shedding Light on Equine Night Vision
October 12, 2009
Do you ever worry about being out on the trail after dark? It's a legitimate concern; after all, if humans can't see well in low light, how well can a horse?
Researchers already know that horses have the physical equipment for scotopic Read More
Flaxen Color Genetic Research in Progress
October 02, 2009
Understanding the genetics of horse color could be a gateway to a deeper understanding of the molecular biology of the horse. Worldwide collaborative efforts, such as the Horse Genome Read More
Coat Color Studies Aid Health Research, Breeding Choices
September 21, 2009
Certain horse coat colors or patterns are associated with health or medical problems. Read More
