VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe lost art of veterinary pragmatismJuly 15, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAStanding with one foot in companion animal medicine and another in food animal practice has convinced me that veterinary medicine hasn’t lost its soul. One branch simply drifted away from one of its oldest traditions through a variety of structural changes too complex to reel back in now.
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FDA conditionally approves drug for treatment of New World screwworm in cattleDecember 8, 2025The fluralaner topical solution is for the prevention and treatment of infestations caused by New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) larvae (myiasis), as well as for the treatment and control of cattle fever tick (Rhipicephalus microplus).
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTime to stop horsing around with equine pain managementJune 19, 2025 Many horses are described as grumpy, aggressive, unwilling, lazy, bad-tempered, or ill-mannered, but what if they are none of those things? Equine pain experts say unwanted behavior is often an attempt to communicate the animal is in pain. Failure by owners and veterinarians to recognize pain occurs for several reasons: the propensity of horses to conceal pain; a lack of training for veterinarians in evaluating poor performance or low-grade multi-limb lameness, especially in ridden horses; and denial by owners and trainers who may not want to admit that their horses are aging, injured, or unable to compete in a particular event. "I think one of the biggest challenges for us is equine medicine hasn't really come along as well as small animal medicine, dogs and cats, with regard to recognition of pain as a vital sign and something we should be treating," says Rachel Reed, DVM, DACVAA, associate professor at University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. "For horses, we're a little bit behind on thinking about managing their pain. It's often an afterthought to whatever they are presented for." Veterinary researchers are seeking improved methods and tools for recognizing and …
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA realistic approach to managing mastitisMay 6, 2025Blanket protocols for clinical mastitis treatment are still commonplace on many U.S. dairy farms. Putting more strategic treatment protocols in place with your dairy clients can deliver successful cow outcomes, reduce the costs associated with mastitis treatment, and lower the use of antimicrobials.
Cell atlas research reveals parallels between equine, human pregnanciesMarch 3, 2025New research has resulted in the first high-resolution molecular picture of the equine endometrium – the inner lining of the uterus – before and after embryo implantation. This picture, or cell atlas, highlights key similarities in immune cells between early human and equine pregnancy, a surprise given the vastly different placentas, reports the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Treating facial nerve paralysis with acupunctureJanuary 20, 2025While many horses recover with conventional care, those that do not may be euthanized. Evidence indicates acupuncture propels a more rapid resolution of peripheral nerve injury; why wait, then, until all else fails before giving it a try?
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUsing NSAIDs to rein in performance horse painNovember 15, 2024OA is the leading cause of lameness in more than 60 percent of horses and is a significant concern for those managing the care of performance horses. To combat OA or soft tissue injuries, performance horses are often prescribed NSAIDs to reduce inflammation and pain.
New NC State DVM program aims to guide undergrads toward a career in equine careOctober 15, 2024Launching this fall, the Equine Scholars Program invites qualified undergraduate students with a demonstrated interest in horse health to join NC State’s DVM program from partner universities statewide.
New vaccine to protect cattle from deadly tick-borne disease developed by Mizzou researchersSeptember 4, 2024The research team created the vaccine by genetically modifying the Anaplasma marginale pathogen, successfully immunizing cattle from bovine anaplasmosis..
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSurgical Conditions of the Equine FootAugust 29, 2024In this session: Participants can expect to learn about a variety of surgical conditions of the equine foot from Jenna Young, DVM, Dipl. ACVS (Large Animal). Typical presentation, diagnosis, treatment options, surgical techniques, and prognosis will be discussed for each condition. Topics will include trauma to the hoof, septic pedal osteitis, keratoma, canker, quittor, bone cysts, and fractures.
