Ed Kane, PhD, is a researcher and consultant in animal nutrition. He is an author and editor on nutrition, physiology and veterinary medicine with a background in horses, pets and livestock. Kane is based in Seattle.
A promising potential treatment for osteosarcoma
Immunotherapy may benefit both canine and human patients with this deadly disease
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Certified therapy dogs assist with human trauma
The nonprofit organization Crisis Response Canines is actively supporting communities affected by critical events that include mass violence and natural disasters
A closer look at therapeutic horseback riding
An academy in California is teaching equine care and equestrian skills to children and adults while students build confidence and pursue personal goals
The revolutionary Equine Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner
This new imaging technology is advancing equine diagnostics, especially for racetrack horses
First-year Cornell veterinary student looks to raise awareness about Ukraine
Maryna Mullerman, DVM class of 2025, discusses raising awareness on the current situation in Ukraine, her interest in international veterinary work, and the importance of veterinary education
The frontline of equine care: AAEP On-Call veterinarians
A deep dive into the American Association of Equine Practitioners On-Call veterinarian program with 2 clinicians who are on the frontline.
New study to examine effect of therapy dogs during pediatric ER visits
Research funded by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute and Pet Partners will evaluate the impact of therapy dog visits on anxiety in children receiving emergency care.
Study links bone loss to proximal sesamoid fractures in racehorses
Results of this retrospective study of California racehorses may mean that one day this type of fracture can be prevented.
Churchill Downs unveils triage center at Louisville track
When an injury or illness occurs during training, racing, or within the barn area, the new Churchill Downs Equine Medical Triage Center is designed for immediate 24/7 treatment.
Trainers, veterinarians indicted for giving racehorses performance-enhancing drugs
Charges have been filed against 27 individuals in the $100 billion global horse racing industry.
Periodontal disease in horses: What causes it—and how to fix it
Research is limited in this area of equine veterinary care, but one practitioner has an approach that works.
Hay is for horses, but what if it leads to asthma?
Research has shown that reducing dust and mold exposure from hay may help combat inflammatory airway disease and improve performance in racehorses. We talk with researchers who are studying this problem.
Can dogs smell canine cancer?
Dogs are detecting human cancer today, so a team of North Carolina veterinary school researchers is exploring whether that same ability could be turned to help dogkind.
Cancer-sniffing dogs: How canine scent detection could transform human medicine
With dogs amazing olfactory capabilities, researchers are optimistic that they will one day play a regular in early disease detection.
'Ruffing' it: How one work perk benefits employees, pets and businesses
The science is clear: Canine companionship offer great health benefits. So its not surprising that more and more companies are allowing dogs in the workplace.
Racing surface at Santa Anita likely contributed to 25 equine deaths
Catastrophic injuries peaked in late February and March 2019; veterinarians point to multiple factors, call for further investigation.
Cloning: A new reproductive tool for equine veterinarians
By duplicating high-performance and defect-free animals, the horse industry is discovering new ways to mold the genetics of the equine population.
Bisphosphonates: A dense issue in equine veterinary care
A look at the use of this bone-modifying drug in horses and the concern for proper bone metabolism.
National Equine Health Plan: A resource for equine practitioners
American Horse Council, AAEP, USDA pledge to keep U.S. horse herd healthy in case of a disease outbreak.
Turning rescued dogs into rescue dogs
At the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, dogs arent just mans best friendtheyre mans lifeline. Heres a look at what it takes to put a search team together.
Equine malocclusions: Are you overfiling?
With class 1 malocclusions, warns an equine veterinary dentist, you must do a thorough examination of the bone structure before trying to even out a horses teeth.
Equine colic: Still serious, but successful outcomes more likely
The team at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute gets to diagnosis and treatment quicklyand they say it makes all the difference.
Fire at San Luis Rey Training Center: A day of tragedy and heroism
Nearly 500 horses were on site when a California wildfire hit the property. Equine veterinarian Dr. Chuck Jenkins saw the disaster firsthandand helped save as many lives as possible.
A strong veterinarian-farrier relationship is just plain horse sense
Collaborative partnerships between equine veterinarians and farriers support healthier hooves and horses.
No hoof, no horse: Ending the scourge of laminitis
With a little less than three years to go, will equine researchers meet the ambitious goal of Vision 2020to conquer laminitis?
Beasts of emotional burden
The founders of Horses for Heroes Cowboy Up! program think a four-letter problem like PTSD calls for a four-legged solution. Heres how theyre helping veterans transition from wounded warriors to successful civilians.
Rounding up roundworms: Smart parasitology control for foals and young horses
Equine veterinarians can educate horse owners and farm managers about the risk of using a same-old, same-old approach to dewormingand offer a custom approach for each farm.
A closeup look at equine skin diseases
From ringworm to allergies to skin cancer, a veterinary dermatologist walks you through some updates on the most common conditions you might face in your equine veterinary patients.
Dystocia in the mare: Manipulating a better outcome
When a foals improper placement is interfering with delivery, the practitioners success hinges on accurate determination of the cause and swift, appropriate intervention.
The curative capability of canine companionship
Like the famed astronomical wonder with the same name, North Star dogs lead the way for children and others struggling in the dark with emotional and physical challenges.