Erica Larson, News Editor
Erica Larson, News Editor, holds a degree in Journalism with an external specialty in Equine Science from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and hs dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddleseat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in three-day eventing with her OTTB, Dorado. Erica enjoys photography in her spare time.
Articles by Erica Larson
EHV-1 Confirmed at Illinois Boarding Stable
March 06, 2013
Illinois State Veterinarian Mark Ernst, DVM, confirmed March 6 that EHV-1 has been diagnosed in that state. Read More
Utah EHV-1: Case Count Stands at Seven
March 06, 2013
The Utah state veterinarian's office has confirmed seven equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) cases in Cache County. Read More
Florida EHV-1: Equine Influenza Confirmed at HITS Facility
March 06, 2013
Multiple horses exhibited clinical signs of influenza before testing positive for the disease. Read More
Barn Fires: The Veterinarian's Role (AAEP 2012)
March 06, 2013
A well-thought-out approach to triage after a barn fire can save horses' lives. Read More
Florida EHV-1: Disease Surveillance Continues
March 05, 2013
Animal health officials are monitoring horses stabled at the HITS facility in Ocala, Fla., for signs of EHV-1. Read More
Utah EHV-1: Additional Cases Confirmed
March 05, 2013
The Utah state veterinarian's office has now confirmed a total of six equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) cases. Read More
Florida EHV-1: One Farm Released from Quarantine
March 04, 2013
A quarantine on a Wellington horse farm due to EHV-1 has been released; the case count in Ocala holds steady. Read More
Ocala EHV-1: Additional Case Confirmed
March 01, 2013
Veterinarians have confirmed an additional case of EHV-1 in connection with the HITS circuit in Ocala, Fla. Read More
CT for Equine Limb Fracture Diagnosis? (AAEP 2012)
March 01, 2013
One veterinarian believes CT offers a better option for imaging some lower limb fractures than radiography. Read More
Wellington EHV-1: Two Horses Test Negative
February 28, 2013
Two horses previously housed in FEI stabling at the PBIEC tested negative for EHV-1 Feb. 28. Read More
Florida EHV-1: Additional Horses Confirmed Positive
February 27, 2013
Five additional cases of EHV-1 have been confirmed in connection with the HITS circuit in Ocala, Fla. Read More
Two Additional Utah Horses Confirmed EHV-1 Positive
February 27, 2013
Two additional horses have tested EHV-1 positive, bringing the total confirmed count in Utah to four. Read More
Ocala EHV-1: Index Case Recovering, No New Cases Reported
February 25, 2013
HITS reported in a Feb. 25 statement that no new cases of the disease have been detected. Read More
Managing Dehydration, Exhaustion in Horses (AAEP 2012)
February 25, 2013
With proper management, most horses recover well from dehydration and exhaustion. Read More
Navicular Bone Fragments' Effect on Lameness (AAEP 2012)
February 24, 2013
A team evaluated a possible association between distal border fragments of the navicular bone and lameness. Read More
MRI to Identify Bone Changes in Racehorses (AAEP 2012)
February 21, 2013
MRI could detect bone changes indicating a horse is at risk for catastrophic fractures before accidents occur. Read More
Managing Penetrating Injuries in the Field (AAEP 2012)
February 17, 2013
Penetrating injuries can have serious consequences for horses, but vets are well-versed in handling them. Read More
Progenitor Cells in Healthy and Laminitic Hooves (AAEP 2012)
February 16, 2013
Researchers recently evaluated adult progenitor cell characteristics from healthy and laminitic horse hooves. Read More
Understanding Healthy Foals' Caloric Requirements (AAEP 2012)
February 15, 2013
Foal nutrition can be complicated, making it important for owners to understand newborns' nutritional needs. Read More
Foals Without Suckle-Swallow Reflex Need Nutritional Support (AAEP 2012)
February 14, 2013
Dysphagic foals require immediate, specialized care to ensure they begin life without a nutritional deficit. Read More
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: Not Just Tying-Up Anymore
February 12, 2013
Researchers have worked tirelessly to better understand the disorder, its causes, and how to best manage it. Read More
Handling Non-Weight Bearing Lameness in the Field (AAEP 2012)
February 08, 2013
Non-weight-bearing lameness is one of the most common emergencies practitioners manage in the field. Read More
Feeding Orphan Foals (AAEP 2012)
February 07, 2013
Orphan foals require special care from the start, especially when it comes to their nutritional needs. Read More
No New EIA Cases Found in Britain
February 04, 2013
Tests were carried out after a horse in England tested positive for the disease in October 2012. Read More
Managing the Swollen Eye in the Field (AAEP 2012)
January 31, 2013
The acutely swollen eye can present many diagnostic challenges to the field practitioner. Read More
