Merck snags Elanco's coccidiosis treatment for $55 millionFebruary 20, 2020Elanco Animal Health has unloaded its proprietary oral drench treatment for coccidiosis in calves and lambs to Merck Animal Health in an all-cash deal totaling $55 million.
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AHI cops to distributing misbranded animal drugs in VirginiaFebruary 19, 2020A Colorado corporation that distributes prescription drugs for animals to veterinarians, farms, feedlots, and other facilities has pleaded guilty to introducing a misbranded drug into interstate commerce.
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.
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.
Veterinarians lead council for animal protectionNovember 20, 2019Ten veterinarians from across the U.S. have joined forces as the leaders of national advocacy campaigns for animal health, safety, and wellness.
Box stalls: Mitigating welfare concernsNovember 14, 2019With the space limitations inherent in urban areas especially, many horses are housed in box stalls.
Do therapies following stifle arthroscopy help return athletic function?October 23, 2019Problems related to equine stifle joints can be frustrating for equine practitioners.
2019 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest winnersSeptember 30, 2019 You can't help but marvel and shake your head a little when checking out the X-rays we get every year as part of our They Ate What?! Contest. You've got to wonder what an animal is thinking when they swallow an object whole, especially the long pointy ones (think fishing poles and forks). This year's entries didn't fail to deliver in the wild and wacky department, which made choosing a winner especially challenging for our panel of experts. Check out the X-ray that nabbed the highest scores in relevancy, appeal, originality, description, and appearance, along with the runners-up and honorable mentions. This year, the winner receives a $500 VISA gift card from contest prize sponsor, Trupanion. Contest judges Marty Becker, DVM, writes VPN's "In the Middle" column John Lewis, VMD, FAVD, DAVDC, writes VPN's "Dental Pearls" column Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMA, writes VPN's "Evidence-Based Medicine" column Alice Villalobos, DVM, FNAP, is a member of VPN's editorial advisory board Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, Fear Free Certified, writes VPN's "Surgical Insights" and "Practice Management" columns Patty Khuly, VMD, MBA, writes VPN's "Off Leash" Check out the winner >
Administering fluids per rectumSeptember 9, 2019In equine practice, administration of fluids is sometimes necessary for conditions such as colic, heat exhaustion, dehydration, or shock.
Understanding acute upper airway obstructionsSeptember 9, 2019The equine upper airway (UA) includes the nostrils, nasal passages, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, guttural pouches, and the cervical part of the trachea.
