Landon Gray

Equine medicine is tough, and to attract new talent, it is important to address burnout among equine veterinary interns. Jonathan A. Yardley, DVM, NBC-HWC, an associate clinical professor at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, said workplace burnout is affecting equine care, because it can increase the risk for medical errors and staff shortages.

Incorporating nine dimensions of wellness into equine veterinary internship programs may lead to reduced burnout and increased retention rates, according to a presentation given at 2023 AAEP annual convention, held in San Diego.

Increasing social media engagement by equine veterinarians may positively impact veterinary practices and improve veterinarian-owner relationships, according to a presentation given at the 2023 AAEP annual convention, held in San Diego.

The novel drug, SOCS1-KIR, may be just as effective as topical diclofenac for the treatment of equine recurrent uveitis, according to a study presented at the 69th AAEP Convention, held in San Diego.

There does not appear to be an associated effect on serum amyloid A (SAA) response in healthy adult horses treated with procaine penicillin G (PPG) given in multiple injections sites and/or flunixin meglumine, according to data shared at the 69th annual meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

There is no evidence that inhaled ciclesonide suppresses the immune systems of horses with equine asthma. However, dexamethasone treatment does have immune-suppressive effects, according to research presented at the 69th AAEP Annual Convention, held in San Diego.

When rescuing equids from mud, use a Nicopolous needle instead of jumping into the hole yourself, suggested Rebecca Husted, PhD, the primary instructor and president of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, in Macon, Ga.

Recognizing and understanding behavior will help in diagnosing and managing pain in equids, according to information presented at the 2023 BEVA Annual Congress, in Liverpool, England.