Equine Medicine

During the last few years, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography have made significant improvements in assessing equine tissue damage and diagnosing disease.

A combination of forces are currently redefining the construction of buildings, homes, barns and businesses.

Ithaca, N.Y. -- Cornell University researchers are developing a new way to help horses fight equine herpesvirus.

This common disease in Thoroughbred racehorses hurts performance.

The trials of diagnosing neurologic disorders.

Mount Horeb, Wis. -- The ability to choose certain genetic traits in equine embryo transfer just took a giant step forward.

A new development in the diagnosis of upper airway disease

Roseland, N.J. -- After a successful inaugural year in 2009 in which more than 2,500 horses received free vaccines, the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC) is accepting applications again this year, with a deadline of Feb. 1 for spring vaccinations and Aug. 1 for fall vaccinations.

Understanding biology is key to battling the emergence of resistant parasites in horses

The right technique, embryo quality and donor-recipient synchrony are crucial.

Horses' condition makes it easier for vitamin E to do its work protecting cells from free-radical damage.

Veterinarians are one of the most at-risk populations for equine-human disease transmission.

When it comes to contagious equine diseases, there is good news and bad news.

How to judge a tricky problem with objective tools.

Dr. Larry Bramlage to discuss surgical treatments and more at AAEP.

In this on-demand AVMA course by Dr. Dietrich Volkmann, suggestions for routine post-resolution care of equine dystocia as well as a list of the most common complications will be offered. (1 CE credit)

This on-demand AVMA course by Dr. Mary S. DeLory is a basic discussion of the key concepts of equine dental equilibration. (1 CE credit)

National Report -- Six major equine organizations have endorsed a new equine welfare code, according to the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).

The genetic sequence of the domestic horse has been completed.

There have been several surgical procedures developed in the last few years to aid in treating musculoskeletal disease in horses.

Compounded drug formulation for use in equine clinical practice has at least two clearly ethical appeals, one contentious issue, and one non ethical practice.

Osteoarthritis and cervical pain can present with clinical. Almost all skeletal preparations of horses over 18 years old have evidence of arthritic changes.

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Its 'the great imitator' because of varied clinical signs, intensity.

The Global Equine Research Alliance designed and carried out the following work.

In recent years there have been advancements in the use of biological therapies for musculoskeletal disease.

Medical management of human athletes is a billion dollar a year industry and there are some aspects that are similar to the equine industry.

Selection of treatments for joint disease in horses is complicated by the fact that there are so many options to choose from.

Effective management of developmental orthopedic disease (DOD) in horses often requires intensive monitoring and willingness to change approaches based on the incidence of disease.

This case represents what clinical impression indicates is the most common form of pleuropneumonia seen in equine practice.