Corticosteroids and laminitis: Much concern, little evidenceOctober 7, 2020In any of their various chemical configurations, corticosteroids are a cornerstone of equine therapy.
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Arrest made in $1-million equine drug theftSeptember 10, 2020An illicit eight-year, million-dollar equine drug operation that endangered the lives of countless horses has ended in an arrest in the Empire State.
Pharma manufacturer expands with purchase of facility in FranceApril 3, 2020A U.S.-based manufacturer of canine and equine joint health pharmaceuticals has expanded its capabilities with the purchase of a European active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing plant.
Alternative treatment for deadly foal pneumonia revealedMarch 30, 2020Equine veterinarians may soon be equipped with a method for treating pneumonia in foals that does not promote multidrug-resistant bacteria.
Can detomidine cause post-procedure colic?February 20, 2020Available to veterinarians as detomidine hydrochloride, detomidine is a selective α-2 adrenoreceptor agonist used in horses as a sedative to assist in performance of a variety of clinical procedures.
Racehorse safety focus of California billJanuary 9, 2020Following almost 40 deaths of racehorses in California, new legislation has been launched to improve equine veterinary care at racetracks across the state.
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.
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.
