KSU conducts first US livestock study with Japanese encephalitis virus Posted on June 20, 2018June 19, 2018 “ … all components of the transmission cycle are present in the US” Large Animals   + Read More

UF vet performs femoral head ostectomy on mini horse Posted on June 15, 2018June 22, 2018 The procedure is a well-known option in certain circumstances in dogs with hip dysplasia or a dislocated hip, but is seldom performed in equines Equine   + Read More

Why colic is not a disease Posted on June 5, 2018May 25, 2018 by David W. Ramey, DVM Vets should look at it as more of a clinical sign of disease Equine + Large Animal   + Read More

Enter Veterinary Practice News’ 2018 They Ate What?! X-ray Contest Posted on June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 You can’t make this stuff up! + Read More

Merck updates Prestige equine influenza vaccine line Posted on May 17, 2018May 16, 2018 Features the most current clade 1 and clade 2 strains Equine   + Read More

First aid for equine fractures in the field Posted on May 2, 2018 by David W. Ramey, DVM Prompt recognition and appropriate first aid care can give some injured horses a chance Equine   + Read More

Zoetis launches #MyVetIsCore sweepstakes  Posted on April 24, 2018 Company invites owners to share why their veterinarian is core to their horse’s health Equine   + Read More

Wounds, dressings, and the veterinarian’s role in care Posted on April 12, 2018April 16, 2018 by David W. Ramey, DVM If a type 1 wound has been cared for properly, sutured shut, and protected, applying liquid, ointment, or cream is unlikely to help Equine   + Read More

Antimicrobials use in Canada to require veterinary supervision Posted on April 10, 2018June 7, 2018 The agenda is part of an international campaign to reduce the use of human-critical medicines in livestock to slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance Large Animals   + Read More

Why equine back pain isn’t easy to diagnose—or fix Posted on March 1, 2018March 2, 2018 by David W. Ramey, DVM How to wade through the conflicting information of one of the more frustrating problems for those who ride horses Equine   + Read More