Recent News for Vet and Professional
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Equine Reproduction Specialist LeBlanc Dies
April 15, 2013
Reproduction specialist Michelle LeBlanc, DVM, Dipl. ACT, died April 13 after a battle with ovarian cancer. ... Read More
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'Manual of Equine Neonatal Medicine,' 4th Edition, Published
April 14, 2013
The fourth edition has been completely updated and has several new sections added.... Read More
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Top Reasons for Early Embryonic Death Described (AAEP 2012)
April 14, 2013
One veterinarian says many cases of early embryonic death (EED) are probably not preventable.... Read More
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Montana to Better Enforce Equine Passport Requirements
April 13, 2013
State officials say they'll be more stringently enforcing requirements for six-month equine travel passports... Read More
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Equine Guelph to Offer Second Colic Prevention eWorkshop
April 13, 2013
Equine Guelph has opened registration for a second offering of their eWorkshop on colic prevention.... Read More
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Novel Use of Stems Cells in Horses Reported (AAEP 2012)
April 13, 2013
Stem cells and other biologic therapies could have reproductive applications in horses, one researcher says.... Read More
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Handling Hyperthermia and Hypothermia in Horses
April 12, 2013
One veterinarian reviews equine hyperthermia and hypothermia and how to best manage affected horses.... Read More
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Ultrasonography to Diagnose Equine Lung Problems (AAEP 2012)
April 11, 2013
One veterinarian described the steps involved in conducting an ultrasound examination of the equine lungs.... Read More
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EPM Testing, Treatment Options Reviewed
April 10, 2013
One vet reviews EPM's variable clinical signs and the current diagnostic and treatment options available.... Read More
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Beware of Problems up to Two Weeks after Foaling (AAEP 2012)
April 10, 2013
Potentially life-threatening postpartum complications in the mare can arise for up to two weeks after foaling.... Read More
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FEI Sports Forum: Improving "Frequent Flyer" Horse Movement
April 09, 2013
Attendees discussed improving the international movement of top-level sport horses at the FEI Sports Forum. ... Read More
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2013 ISES Conference Scheduled for July 18-20
April 09, 2013
This year's theme will be "Embracing Science to Enhance Equine Welfare and Horse-Human Interactions."... Read More
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Preparing Joint Injection Sites in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 09, 2013
When administering equine joint injections, veterinarians must take steps to minimize the risk of infections.... Read More
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Limb Positioning for Assessing Joints via X Ray (AAEP 2012)
April 08, 2013
How a horse is positioned while X rays are taken significantly affects joint balance, researchers say.... Read More
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Equine Field Anesthesia Considerations
April 07, 2013
One vet reviews some key points equine practitioners must consider before implementing field anesthesia.... Read More
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Tweaking Stem Cell Therapy Use in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 07, 2013
Stem cell therapy has evolved rapidly as a treatment approach in equine veterinary medicine.... Read More
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Subfertile Mares Need Conscientious Monitoring (AAEP 2012)
April 06, 2013
One researcher describes how practitioners can monitor pregnant mares to minimize reproductive losses.... Read More
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Sample Handling's Effects on Plasma CO2 Levels (AAEP 2012)
April 04, 2013
Researchers evaluated sample handling and storage time's effects on CO2 concentrations in horse blood plasma.... Read More
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Treating Head Injuries in Horses
April 03, 2013
Knowing how to manage head injuries allows vets to provide quality care when faced with an ailing horse.... Read More
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What to Consider Before Tooth Removal in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 01, 2013
Before extracting a horse's tooth, owners and veterinarians must consider a number of important factors.... Read More
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Dressage Protective Headgear Rule Change Effective Today
April 01, 2013
Protective headgear is now required for anyone on horseback on the grounds of USEF dressage competitions.... Read More
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High Profile Speakers to Address 2013 FEI Sports Forum
March 31, 2013
The FEI has announced the full list of speakers that will speak at organization's Sports Forum in April. ... Read More
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Program for 2013 WEVA Congress Announced
March 31, 2013
WEVA has announced the final program for the biennial congress in Budapest, Hungary, taking place Oct. 3-5.... Read More
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VPRF Continues Support for ACVIM Foundation
March 30, 2013
The ACVIMF and the VPRF announced a call for proposals for animal health studies with a pharmacologic focus. ... Read More
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Veterinary Medicine Regulation Issues Described (AAEP 2012)
March 30, 2013
As a licensed profession, veterinary medicine is subject to regulation at the state government level.... Read More
