Recent News for Vet and Professional

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AAEP Foundation Aids Horses Affected by Severe Weather

May 23, 2013

The AAEP offers help through its Equine Disaster Relief Fund.... Read More

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Erskine Named Interim Director of Marion duPont Scott EMC

May 20, 2013

Michael Erskine, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, will assume his role as interim director today (May 20).... Read More

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Veterinarian Reviews the Barefoot Concept

May 20, 2013

One veterinarian outlines several common questions about the barefoot concept and shares her thoughts on each.... Read More

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Australian Bat Lyssavirus a Worry for Vets and Horse Owners

May 20, 2013

Confirmation of a horse with Australian bat lyssavirus could increase disease risk to vets and horse owners. ... Read More

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New Tool Detects Effects of Endophytic Alkaloid Consumption

May 19, 2013

Researchers tested Doppler ultrasonography to detect vasoconstriction due to endophytic alkaloid consumption.... Read More

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Orb Sponsorship to Benefit Charities

May 17, 2013

The sponsorship benefits the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation.... Read More

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Women Leaders and Obamacare Added to AHC’s Issues Forum

May 16, 2013

The forum will also feature a report on the progress of the National Equine Health Plan.... Read More

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Motion, Smithwick, Pino Receive MHIB Touch of Class Awards

May 16, 2013

The awards honor Maryland horses and individuals that demonstrate standards of excellence.... Read More

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Kentucky Horse Council Executive Director to Retire

May 15, 2013

Ginny Grulke, executive director of the council since 2005, will retire July 1, 2013. ... Read More

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Franklin Appointed to Equitarian Initiative Board

May 13, 2013

Rob Franklin, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, has been named to the board of directors of the Equitarian Initiative. ... Read More

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Adequan Availability could be Limited in Coming Months

May 13, 2013

Supplies of Adequan i.m. are expected to be limited in the coming months due to factory renovations.... Read More

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Partnership between RVC, Buckingham Equine Vets Announced

May 12, 2013

The partnership is designed to advance the standards of veterinary education.... Read More

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Purina Named CSU Industry Partner of the Year

May 12, 2013

Purina received the Industry Partnership Award from Colorado State University’s Department of Animal Sciences.... Read More

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Grayson-Jockey Club Research Donors Can Receive Orb Cap

May 11, 2013

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation donors can receive an official Orb baseball cap. ... Read More

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Clark Named CEO of Equine Best Practices

May 10, 2013

Andrew R. Clark, DVM, MBA, previous head of the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, is the new CEO of EBP.... Read More

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Bramlage Could Be Released from Hospital May 10

May 09, 2013

Bramlage suffered a head injury after falling from a golf cart at Churchill Downs last week. ... Read More

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Thermography Aids in Saddle Fit Evaluations

May 08, 2013

More than 50% of horses in a thermography study showed hot spots under saddles after 15 minutes of exercise.... Read More

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Equine Nutrition, Sport Converge at 2013 Alltech Symposium

May 07, 2013

The 29th Annual Alltech International Symposium will take place May 19-22 in Lexington, Ky.... Read More

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New Members Appointed to Maryland Horse Industry Board

May 07, 2013

The board welcomes two new members while three current members were reappointed.... Read More

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Endoscopic Evaluations in Exercising Thoroughbred Yearlings

May 07, 2013

Vets evaluated the potential application of dynamic endoscopy when examining Thoroughbred yearlings.... Read More

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Brooks to See Patients in Texas Monthly

May 05, 2013

Brooks will travel monthly to Navasota to receive and perform surgery on ophthalmology patients. ... Read More

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Bramlage Hospitalized After Golf Cart Fall

May 02, 2013

Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, fell from the back of a golf cart and hit his head on May 2. ... Read More

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UCD Announces New Masters Degree in Applied Equine Science

May 02, 2013

The University College Dublin (UCD) announced details of a masters program which will commence in September. ... Read More

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National Coalition Launches TimeToRide.com

May 02, 2013

The site is a collaborative effort of ten horse organizations coordinated through the American Horse Council.... Read More

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Shock Wave Therapy for Lower Leg Wounds on Horses

May 01, 2013

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy could be a promising tool for treating equine lower limb wounds. ... Read More