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.
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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.
Latex exposure might contribute to equine asthmaDecember 17, 2019Exposure to latex might have a negative effect on a horse’s respiratory health.
AAEP Foundation renamed "The Foundation for the Horse"December 10, 2019After serving as the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) for 25 years, the AAEP Foundation has been renamed The Foundation for the Horse.
Equine fever drug gets FDA approvalNovember 28, 2019Equine practitioners are now better equipped to treat patients experiencing pyrexia.
Borrowed technique can save patients' eyesSeptember 25, 2019A new veterinary technique out of Tufts University is expected to save the eyes of countless canine and equine patients.
Administering fluids per rectumSeptember 9, 2019In equine practice, administration of fluids is sometimes necessary for conditions such as colic, heat exhaustion, dehydration, or shock.
Soring bill passes in House of RepresentativesJuly 29, 2019A measure to end the practice of soring horses has passed by a vote of 333 to 96 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Horse deaths linked to compounded EPM drugsJuly 25, 2019An unapproved, compounded drug is believed to be linked to a recent string of horse deaths in the U.S.
Zoetis strengthens equine portfolio with acquisitionJuly 25, 2019Zoetis Inc., has entered into an agreement to purchase Platinum Performance. The acquisition aims to strengthen Zoetis’s nutritional offerings, particularly within the equine market.
