Recent News for Vet and Professional
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Stowe Named UK Ag Equine Programs Director
April 29, 2013
Jill Stowe, PhD, has been named director of University of Kentucky (UK) Ag Equine Programs.... Read More
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Bandages for Fracture Stabilization Evaluated (AAEP 2012)
April 29, 2013
Researchers evaluated Robert Jones bandage application methods to determine the best way to limit limb motion.... Read More
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Ky. Equine Youth Festival Celebrates the Horse
April 28, 2013
More than 2,500 school-aged children attended the 2013 Kentucky Equine Youth Festival. ... Read More
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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Krista Cotten
April 27, 2013
Cotten’s research focuses on the effect of tall fescue sample handling and storage on ergovaline... Read More
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How Horse Wounds Heal
April 27, 2013
Whether large or small, serious or innocuous, all wounds follow a distinct and complex healing process.... Read More
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Nielsen Receives Grant for Parasite Study
April 26, 2013
The grant will allow Nielsen to study the interaction between anthelmintic treatment and vaccines.... Read More
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AAEP, AHC Partner to Prevent Equine Disease Outbreaks
April 25, 2013
The organizations are leading the charge to track and provide information on equine disease threats.... Read More
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Bill would Protect Mobile Vet Practices from Drug Charges
April 24, 2013
Vets who make farm calls to treat horses currently risk prosecution under the Controlled Substances Act.... Read More
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AAEP Launches Equine Parasite Control Guidelines
April 24, 2013
An official set of guidelines for parasite control in horses is now available on the AAEP website.... Read More
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FEI Discusses High-Performance Horse Movement
April 24, 2013
The international movement of high level sport horses was a topic of discussion at the 2013 Sports Forum. ... Read More
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CSU to Dedicate Equine Reproduction Lab April 26
April 23, 2013
CSU will celebrate the grand opening of its new Equine Reproduction Laboratory from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 26... Read More
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Therapeutic Ultrasound Settings for Horses Identified
April 23, 2013
Researchers identified what ultrasound settings achieve adequate temperature increases to be therapeutic.... Read More
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2013 Equine Industry Vision Award Winner Selected
April 22, 2013
The official announcement will be made during the AHP Meet the Peak Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colo.... Read More
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Diagnosing Hoof Lameness due to Multiple Causes (AAEP 2012)
April 22, 2013
One vet said multiple abnormalities could contribute to hoof lameness, rather than just one problem.... Read More
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UF’s Annual Healthy Horses Conference Scheduled for April 27
April 21, 2013
Lecture topics will include horse health myths, fly control, hay selection, pythiosis, anhydrosis, and more.... Read More
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Reilly to Present Virtual Tour of Penn Vet’s Farrier Museum
April 21, 2013
The presentation will examine how the past might influence the future concepts of equine hoof care.... Read More
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Pfizer Animal Health is Now Zoetis
April 20, 2013
The animal health division of Pfizer has become Zoetis, a stand-alone animal health company. ... Read More
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Head Position Impacts Kissing Spines Evaluation (AAEP 2012)
April 20, 2013
How a horse stands during X rays might influence how vets interpret images when diagnosing kissing spines. ... Read More
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Three Elected to AHC Board
April 19, 2013
The AHC has elected John Long, Scott Wells, and Don Treadway to the organization's Board of Trustees. ... Read More
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Laminitis Rehab: 'If the Corium is Happy, There's Hope'
April 19, 2013
One veterinarian describes what the corium can tell us about a laminitic horse's chances of recovery.... Read More
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West Virginia to Accept Six-Month Equine Health Certificates
April 18, 2013
West Virginia has joined a group of states in an agreement to accept six-month equine health certificates.... Read More
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Vestibular Disease in Horses Reviewed
April 17, 2013
Vestibular diseases are common and important causes of neurologic problems in horses.... Read More
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AAEP Announces 2013 Summer CE Schedule
April 17, 2013
The meetings will impart best practices in the diagnosis and treatment of core areas of equine health.... Read More
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Study Evaluates Effects of Probiotics for Horses
April 16, 2013
A study examines the effects of P. acidilactici and S. boulardii-based probiotics on horses.... Read More
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Current Diagnostic Options for PPID
April 15, 2013
A two-tier series of tests can help equine practitioners confirm a PPID diagnosis, one veterinarian said.... Read More
