Generic equine sedative OKed by FDAMay 1, 2020Detomidine hydrochloride is used to manage pain in both mature horses and yearlings when undergoing minor surgical procedures, such as the repairing of skin lacerations, as well as diagnostics.
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Pharma manufacturer expands with purchase of facility in FranceApril 3, 2020A U.S.-based manufacturer of canine and equine joint health pharmaceuticals has expanded its capabilities with the purchase of a European active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing plant.
Recalled human anti-ulcer drug used in veterinary medicineApril 2, 2020A human anti-ulcer drug also used in veterinary medicine has been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the agency discovered it might contain unsafe levels of a probable human carcinogen.
Alternative treatment for deadly foal pneumonia revealedMarch 30, 2020Equine veterinarians may soon be equipped with a method for treating pneumonia in foals that does not promote multidrug-resistant bacteria.
Can detomidine cause post-procedure colic?February 20, 2020Available to veterinarians as detomidine hydrochloride, detomidine is a selective α-2 adrenoreceptor agonist used in horses as a sedative to assist in performance of a variety of clinical procedures.
Racehorse safety focus of California billJanuary 9, 2020Following almost 40 deaths of racehorses in California, new legislation has been launched to improve equine veterinary care at racetracks across the state.
Understanding idiopathic peritonitisJanuary 8, 2020Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum) is a medical condition occasionally seen in horses. It is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection.
Is equine metabolic syndrome heritable?January 7, 2020Heritability allows veterinarians to more accurately advise clients as to the likelihood their horse will develop a certain trait when breeding two specific horses.
FDA continues battle against large animal antiparasitic resistanceJanuary 2, 2020With 2020 underway, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it is continuing its ongoing effort to address issues related to antiparasitic resistance in livestock and horses across the country.
Latex exposure might contribute to equine asthmaDecember 17, 2019Exposure to latex might have a negative effect on a horse’s respiratory health.
