Equine

Lansing, Mich. - The effects of Michigan's woeful economy are far reaching. State unemployment is in the double digits, industries have been gutted, and horse owners may be failing to properly care for their animals in order to save a few bucks.

Program bridges the gap between hospitalization and home care.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved two new drugs to aid equine reproductive health.

Austin, Texas - The debate over who can perform equine teeth-floating procedures surfaced again in Texas.

Several veterinarians voice their opinions on the new dosing rules

Baltimore -- Dr. Thomas R. Lenz will headline AAEP's meeting dubbed "The Equine Welfare Wars: When Emotion and Fact Collide."

The American Association of Equine Practitioners plans to welcome 4,000 equine veterinarians, veterinary students and technicians to Baltimore Dec. 4-8. Read the latest about the year's biggest event for equine doctors and their teams.

APHIS told that current system is ineffective, recommends turning it over to DVMs

Austin, Texas -- The debate over who can perform equine teeth-floating procedures surfaced again in Texas.

Switzerland -- A new list of equine prohibited substances was approved by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) and prohibits the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in competition.

Ruled the racetrack DVM's workplace, vehicles are now open for inspection in Kentucky.

New clinical guidelines have been developed for the care of racehorses by the AAEP.

"We have a new mountain to climb," says Dr. Marty Becker, who headlined an evening session at CVC San Diego yesterday.

Officials, veterinarians test, process some 500 horses during FEI World Equestrian Games

A total of 721 horses were tested, and all were deemed clean for the games, held in Lexington, Ky.

Opening day at Saratoga Race Course in New York on July 23 marked the end of the track's backstretch security barn, which had been in place since 2005.

Select AAEP student members work alongside WEG veterinarians.

Summer heat, floods could spawn heightened parasitic disease risks in Midwest

This veterinary association is aiming for a world record. And it's just one of hundreds of events planned today.

New law puts certification and fees in the hands of the state's veterinary board.

The U.S. House approves a new grants program to increase access to veterinary care in under-served areas.

Calif. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is introducing a sales tax that would include veterinary services.

Franck's Pharmacy resumed its veterinary compounding practice after a federal judge refused to order a temporary ban.

The AAEP issues new recommendations targeting the harness racing industry and recommendations for veterinarians' roles.

Ramon Perez's long-running love of horses inspired his move from racing at Belmont to becoming an equine practitioner.

Columbia, Mo. -- In an effort to do her part to decrease the number of unwanted horses in the United States, the head of University of Missouri's equine ambulatory section will offer an equine sterilization clinic this fall.

Omaha, Neb. -- Professional Veterinary Products, Ltd. (PVP) filed for bankruptcy in a U.S. court, and the veterinary distributor is actively seeking a buyer.

Lausanne, Switzerland -- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have their place in equine sports, according to representatives from U.S. sport horse organizations at a recent Congress on the topic.

Since its eradication in 1988, the United States is beginning to see more cases of equine piroplasmosis, a blood-borne parasitic disease.

Officials at the 2010 World Equestrian Games have selected Hagyard Equine Medical Institute's Jennifer Feiner, VMD, as the event's quarantine veterinarian.