the-2010 Archive

Comparing Bute and Firocoxib Safety (AAEP 2010)

The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) firocoxib had fewer side effects than phenylbutazone in horses after 42 days of treatment, according to scientists from Merial Limited who presented comparative research results at the 2010 Convention... See more here: Comparing Bute and Firocoxib Safety (AAEP 2010) ...
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Equine Welfare Issues: An Overview (AAEP 2010)

An ongoing goal of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is to address the welfare issues that face many horses and their owners. During a presentation at the 2010 AAEP Convention, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Midge Leitch, VMD, of.. More: Equine Welfare Issues: An Overview (AAEP 2010) ...
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Penetrating Injuries in Horse Hooves (AAEP 2010)

When it comes to penetrating hoof injuries, early, aggressive treatment is key to a favorable outcome, stressed Isabelle Kilcoyne, MVB, of the University of California, Davis, at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held... See more here: Penetrating Injuries in Horse Hooves (AAEP 2010) ...
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Penetrating Injuries in Horse Hooves (AAEP 2010)

When it comes to penetrating hoof injuries, early, aggressive treatment is key to a favorable outcome, stressed Isabelle Kilcoyne, MVB, of the University of California, Davis, at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held... Go here to read the rest: Penetrating Injuries in Horse Hooves (AAEP 2010) ...
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Responsible Horse Ownership and Racing Reform (AAEP 2010)

Responsible ownership is one of the keys to addressing the country's equine welfare problems, said Scott Palmer, VMD, of the New Jersey Equine Clinic. He noted in a presentation at the at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)... Read this article: Responsible Horse Ownership and Racing Reform (AAEP...
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Breeders’ Cup: Drug Tests Done in Life At Ten Probe

On Feb. 9, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) offered no details about or a timeline for the ongoing investigation into Life At Ten's performance in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.,... Go here to see the original: Breeders' Cup: Drug Tests Done in Life...
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Styrofoam’s Effects on Forefoot Pressure and Load Distribution (AAEP 2010)

Laminitis is a critical cause of lameness in horses: Not only is the exact cause not known in all cases, but considerable controversy persists about how to treat and manage this disease. More: Styrofoam's Effects on Forefoot Pressure and Load Distribution (AAEP 2010) ...
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Advanced Veterinary Dentistry Equine Fellowship Table Topic (AAEP 2010)

The process of becoming an Equine Fellow in the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry was covered during one of the Table Topic sessions at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md. There are two phases... Excerpt from: Advanced Veterinary Dentistry Equine Fellowship Table Topic...
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Foot Lameness Table Topic (AAEP 2010)

A Table Topic discussion on foot lameness was conducted at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md. A mix of veterinarians and farriers discussed ringbone-related (a degenerative disease of... Read the original post: Foot Lameness Table Topic (AAEP 2010) ...
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Respiratory Diseases Table Topic (AAEP 2010)

A table topic on respiratory diseases was presented at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md. Excerpt from: Respiratory Diseases Table Topic (AAEP 2010) ...
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