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Postmortem given on equine piroplasmosis
American Association of Equine Practitioners members have played a critical role in the detection of clinical cases of equine
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Equine dentistry could become international veterinary specialty
An international effort is under way to make equine dentistry a recognized specialty in North America and Europe and establish an equine dentistry…
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Pfizer opens equine research center
Pfizer Animal Health has opened a research farm solely dedicated to horse health.
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Lay equine dentists now regulated in Texas
After several years of debate about who can perform dental work on Texas horses (see JAVMA, March 15, 2011, page 673), a resolution
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A modern-day cowboy
Like many young boys growing up when the Lone Ranger was on television, Dr. William A. Moyer said he wanted nothing more than to be a cowboy and carry…
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Merial launches outbreak alert program
An animal health company has developed an alert system to notify registered users about reports of equine disease throughout the country.
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Spread of EHV-1 prompts quick response
An outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 in the western U.S. and Canada has put public health officials and horse owners on alert this spring.
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Guidelines created for performance horse treatment
Most equine veterinarians, at least those who are American Association of Equine Practitioners members, work with nonracing performance horses during…
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Horse (veterinarian) roundup
The world's largest educational meeting for equine veterinarians drew 5,504 veterinarians, veterinary technicians, students, exhibitors, and guests,…
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From the racetrack to retirement
The American Association of Equine Practitioners has developed guidelines to help veterinarians and adoption groups successfully transition retired…
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New specialty college issues certification requirements, sets exam date
The American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation is accepting applications for board certification in canine and equine sports…
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An unwanted battle
Veterinarians have a responsibility to make sure good decisions are made on animal welfare, and they should be a focal point on these kinds of issues,…
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Clinical practitioners keep abreast of research
American Association of Equine Practitioners members who came Dec. 4-8 to Baltimore to learn about the latest clinical research and medical…
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Racetrack surfaces just one factor in horse racing fatalities
The study "Comparison of racing fatality rates on dirt, synthetic, and turf at four California racetracks" showed that racing fatalities declined 37…
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New rules in place for horse show vets
The United States Equestrian Federation board of directors amended its therapeutic drug rule in late 2010 to restrict use of
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Board acts on welfare-related proposals
The Executive Board approved two recommendations from the Animal Welfare Committee relating to racehorses and the
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Closing of U.S. horse slaughter plants still reverberates
After four years without domestic horse slaughter facilities in operation and a thorough study of the results, one thing is clear: the same number of…
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Stem cells in theory & practice
Veterinarians treating horses, dogs, cats with stem cells as research continues.
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Horse racing eyes changes to stay relevant
The horse racing industry has some very real problems to contend with these days as statistics show the sport has been in decline
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Broad exclusions leave husbandry undefined
Legislation introduced in Texas would define an undetermined amount of livestock care as "husbandry" outside the scope of veterinary medicine, and…
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USDA APHIS bans double-deck trailers
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service finalized its rule Sept. 7 that bans the use of double-deck trailers when…
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AAEP releases report on BLM's wild horses
The Bureau of Land Management has enlisted veterinarians and scientists to help guide how to proceed with its Wild Horse and Burro Management Program.
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AVMA determining scope of improper practice
When Illinois' veterinary practice act was opened in 2010, the Illinois State VMA hoped legislators would address problems with nonveterinarians who…
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Sports medicine and rehab specialty to publish certification requirements
Achievement marks culmination of years-long process