Nerve growth factor is a neurotrophin that is increased in osteoarthritic joints of horses. In humans, NGF has been associated with pain, and both synovial and serum NGF concentrations are increased...
Glucocorticoid preparations have anti-inflammatory effects and are commonly used in the equine clinical setting. However, such treatments can cause several side effects.
AVMA organizers delivered a program full of exciting events, activities and presentations and offered continuing education (CE) sessions by experts from the industry.
Subchondral lucencies in the distal aspect of the medial femoral condyle of young Thoroughbred horses are a source of controversy on presale radiographs. There...
Research evidence supports hippotherapy as an effective, medically recognized intervention for the rehabilitation of gross motor skills. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of...
PetTalk, from the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University
Although asthma symptoms generally worsen in the winter for horses because of the cold, dry air, summer weather can also “stirrup” trouble for horses with a specific form of asthma — summer...
Horse racing has long been controversial. Advocates say the sport is beautiful and the horses love to run, while detractors say the owners and trainers do anything necessary, including endangering...
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program” will enable eligible...
Merck Animal Health’s ongoing, voluntary equine biosurveillance program studies the prevalence and epidemiology of relevant viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens. The program was launched in...
The interpretation of the blood count is essential to help the equine clinician in the diagnosis, prognosis, patient management and control of equine diseases. Hematologic alterations often reflect...
The use of radiofrequency energy (RFE) has become increasingly popular in equine orthopedic surgery in recent years, particularly for the debridement of cartilage lesions and soft tissue resection....
Despite being viewed as a relatively safe pastime, equestrian activities are among the most accident-prone, sustaining more injuries per hour than American football, motorcycling, skiing and car...
