Equine

Founded to counter the corporatization of veterinary medicine, the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association aims to represent the interests and needs of privately owned hospitals in North America.

Extended-release version of local anesthetic has potential for misuse, says group funding the research.

Lying awake in the wee hours of the morning, Bo Brock, DVM, considered the future of veterinary medicine. Luckily, he thinks the future is looking pretty bright.

From the physical exam down to questions asked by the client on social mediamanage your veterinary records to prevent (or worst case scenario: survive) examining board inquiries.

With a stepwise triage exam, you can quickly recognize an equine patient in shock. Your clinical impressions and understanding of the cardiovascular circuit can help identify the type of shock, which will guide your treatment plan.

Tuskegee student Fallon Blackwood indicted in Alabama and North Carolina; owners say she promised their horses a better life.

American Horse Council, AAEP, USDA pledge to keep U.S. horse herd healthy in case of a disease outbreak.

Heres our regular rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

Data from American Horse Publications reveals that more horse owners are discussing vaccination and deworming with their veterinarians.

Its the time of year to reflect on those whove shaped our lives as veterinarians, Dr. Brock says.

A firsthand look at the Woolsey and Hill fires in Southern California, and the veterinary heroes who helped save all creatures great and small from its damage.

In our latest round-up, you'll find oral med help for dogs, a client communication tool, and a vaccine combo as well as a convenient imaging option for horses.

Find out about new options for equine imaging, communication for amputations in cats, a bovine knowledge repository and payment help for clients.

This veterinarian says she had a completely different experience than that reported in a recent look at life as a female student and practitioner.

Dr. Robert Miller inadvertently spooks a horse owner during a late-night veterinary call.

Dr. Brocks daughter took a creative approach to combating her 4-year-olds fibs. If only the method worked on veterinary clients.

Researchers at the University of Georgia and Kansas State University have implemented new ways of using the therapy to treat horses.

Equine, swine products used by veterinarians and livestock handlers to regulate estrus may cause reproductive disorders in people.

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.

Female equine veterinarians share their gender discrimination experiences from vet school and beyond.

Heres our regular roundup of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

It takes years of blood, sweat and tears to get a veterinary degree, but it can take about five seconds in the real world to feel clinically incompetent.

Animal Health Trust is ready to stop horsing around with equine herpesvirus and begin development of a vaccine to protect against abortigenic and neurological equine herpes virus.

What makes all the difference in this surgical procedure to treat recurrent laryngeal neuropathy? Two holes in the cartilage and a stainless-steel button.

The relationship between farrier and veterinarian doesnt have to be one of begrudging acceptance. Rather, it can blossom into respect and learning.

Equine veterinary professionals learn a lot of safety protocols. But one real danger rarely gets addressed in practiceand that needs to change, these experts say.

Hundreds of horses were scheduled to return in mid-April to the newly rebuilt San Luis Rey Training Center after a December wildfire near San Diego.

A special event to give eye exams to service animals from veterinary ophthalmologists, including horses, won an award at VMX in Orlando in February.

The ASPCA is challenging equine rescues and sanctuaries to get creative when it comes to finding homes for unwanted horses.

The equid family tree was shaken up in a recent study by an international research team.