Equine Medicine

Although fairly prevalent in 2-year-olds, this common inflammatory condition of the cannon bone can affect any Thoroughbred racehorse in training and lead to more serious injury further on in a horse's career.

Certain areas have seen cluster outbreaks of this disease and helped shed light on risk factors and preventive measures.

Preliminary laboratory tests indicate that contaminated hay is the culprit.

Historically thought to be inconsequential, equine rhinitis viruses are now being identified as a significant contributor to respiratory illness in horses.

Mizzou veterinarian sees large spike in bacterial infection.

Can you tell what's wrong with this horse's eye?

Infection first reported at King Ranch, legendary for its world-class quarter horses.

Veterinary strategies on fighting this all-too-common and life-threatening condition in horses.

Preliminary assessments look good for first skin grafts.

Veterinarians, officials continue to encourage vaccination to stave off further infection but expect new cases to decline.

Since animals can't tell you what's wrong, veterinarians might have to work a little harder. It's worth it, though.

AAEP-funded courses on dental and foot care expose veterinary students to practical applications.

How to spot when something goes wrong with this essential barrier to the outside world.

A number of states reporting confirmed infections in late summer; veterinarians advising horse owners to vaccinate.

How to spot when something goes wrong with this essential barrier to the outside world.

A combination of growth, nutrition and inheritance likely come into play.

As researchers examine data from previous outbreaks, more insight is gained into reducing susceptibility to further epidemics.

Vets find stabling and eating hay are two of many factors that can contribute to this life-threatening disease.

University of Georgia veterinary doctoral student receives AAEP grant for work on regenerative medicine.

Links to websites asking for disaster help from veterinarians.

This antiarthritic agent long available outside of the U.S. is attracting renewed interest for sport horses.

Texas Animal Health Commission releases precautionary update, warns owners to watch for signs of disease.

Advice on performing a thorough oral examination in horses

A collection of 50-year-old pharmaceutical ephemera.

Affected horse euthanized; facility placed under quarantine.

This on-demand course offers an in-depth explanation of why and how to balance an equine diet based on the 2007 National Research Council recommendations. AAVSB RACE approved. (90 CE hours)

A group of experts recently gathered to discuss a new iris-scanning technology-the eyeD Equine Identification System-and how it fits into today's veterinary practice, as well as into the future of equine care. This technology is poised to improve wellness care and client bonding, ensure that veterinary practitioners are treating the right horse, help in identifying a horse that's been lost or stolen, and simplify health certificates.

Part 4 in a series on understanding the disease progression of abnormal hoof anatomy.

New studies show rehab can get horses back to health even more quickly than previously thought.

Petition follows the lifting of a five-year ban on horse slaughter.