UC Davis vets warn horse owners about the dangers of pistacia treesJuly 13, 2016UC Davis veterinarians are sending a call-out to equine owners to keep their horses away from Pistacia orchards. According to UC Davis, the leaves and seeds can cause hemolytic anemia, which can be fatal if ingested.
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MSU researchers, vets and farmers collaborate on E.Coli prevention studyJuly 11, 2016A study by Michigan State University researchers may lead to better prevention practices to limit E. coli bacteria transmissions. The study involved the collaborative effort from the university’s veterinarians, animal scientists, epidemiologists, microbiologists, graduate students, undergraduates and farmers.
UC Davis vets save calf from deadly protozoal infectionJuly 8, 2016Brownie, a 6-month-old Jersey heifer calf, was had bloody diarrhea, lethargy and anorexia. She was diagnosed by her referring veterinarian with coccidiosis, an infection of the intestinal tract caused by an ingestion of parasites (coccidian protozoa).
7 tips to promote new parasite paradigms to horse ownersJuly 5, 2016We only have three classes of chemical dewormers for controlling equine internal parasites. As you can see, resistance is reported to all three classes in horses around the world.
Sarcoid tumors linked to genetic susceptibility in horsesJune 21, 2016A horse’s genetic makeup influences whether or not they develop sarcoid skin tumors, according to a new study by an international research group led by scientists at the Baker Institute for Animal Health at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
11 times Tumblr summed up studying equine medicineJune 20, 2016"Horses sometimes seem almost single-mindedly bent on hurting themselves..." That's from Dr. David Ramey's article "What’s Good to Put on a Horse’s Wound?" and it perfectly sums up equine medicine in a nutshell. There's also these Tumblr posts that will leave you asking, "how are horses not extinct?"
Horse with colic: Is surgery needed?June 15, 2016When field veterinarians are evaluating a horse suffering from colic, the most important question to quickly answer is, “Does this horse need surgery, or can the issue be resolved through medical treatment?”
Vet shares photo of mare adopting orphaned foalJune 13, 2016It’s a heartwarming story: A mare who lost her foal meets a foal who lost her mother. Immediately, the two connected and a veterinarian caught it on camera.
How to fine-tune a horse's diet to match its medical needsJune 2, 2016As we know, practicing medicine means a lot more than simply prescribing medications. Instead, many equine conditions require a multimodal treatment approach, frequently including changes in diet and environment.
25 vet students receive scholarships for leadership, commitment to equine medicineMay 26, 2016Twenty-five veterinary students preparing for a career in equine medicine have received a combined $104,000 in financial support through the Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program, co-sponsored by the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) Foundation, Platinum Performance and The Race for Education.
