Marie Rosenthal

Nutrition must be integrated with the medical treatment of equine inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to effectively manage the condition, according to equine nutritionist Tommaso Danese, DVM, PhD, ECVCN Res, of the University of Parma, in Italy.

A recent study found that diclazuril (Protazil, Merck Animal Health) reached the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of Sarcocystis neurona in a horse’s cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within 12 hours of 1 oral dose.

Although Neorickettsia risticii accounts for most Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) cases, Neorickettsia findlayensis has been identified in multiple locations across the United States. However, this causative agent often goes unrecognized, according to Virginia Logue, DVM, a third-year large animal internal medicine resident at the University of Pennsylvania College of Veterinary Medicine. A recent study found that nearly one-third…

Recent studies have shown that a horse’s negative behavior may be related to pain, according to Sue Dyson, MA, VetMB, PhD, DEO, DECVSMR, who spoke at the ACVIM Forum 2026 in Seattle.

An estimated 60% of lameness cases—a leading cause of performance loss—are attributed to osteoarthritis. Cricket Russillo, DVM, ISELP-Cert, discussed ways to develop effective, targeted treatment plans for lameness patients that need intra-articular therapy.

As understanding of equine endocrinology has expanded, the incidence of equine endocrine or metabolic diseases appears to be increasing. Does this increase represent more cases, or just better recognition?

Perhaps the most difficult job for veterinarians working at the racetrack is predicting which horse is going to suffer a catastrophic injury or lameness while racing. Tim Parkin, BSc, BVSc, PhD, DECVPH, FHEA, FRCVS, a veterinary epidemiologist at the Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, in England, and his colleagues are working on a predictive model to make…

Two recent studies suggest that equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAATs) have a positive effect not only on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but also on their caregivers.

There is no vaccine to protect young foals against Rhodococcus equi bronchopneumonia, so R. equi hyperimmune plasma (REHIP) is often used for immunoprophylaxis.

Both electroacupuncture and laser acupuncture appear to be alternative methods for pain relief for horses with thoracolumbar back pain, but electroacupuncture provided better pain relief compared with controls, according to a presentation at the 71st AAEP Annual Convention in Denver.

As a member of Generation X, Sarah Reuss, VMD, DACVIM, hopes to bring people together during her tenure as president of the AAEP.

Many states west of the Mississippi River suffered an outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) in the final days of 2025. For Ben Buchanan, DVM, the outbreak began as most emergencies seem to—just as everyone was ready to call it quits for the day.

One reason there are fewer horses today suffering with neuromuscular disease is because veterinarians better understand the importance of vitamin E in the horse’s diet, according to Sarah F. Colmer, VMD, DACVIM-LAIM, an internal medicine specialist and neurology fellow at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, in Philadelphia.

It might surprise practice owners to know that informal surveys conducted by practice owner Christine Staten, DVM, indicate that salary is not necessarily the most important factor for new veterinary school graduates seeking a position.

Flushing the uterus, rather than infusing antibiotics, is a better first response for a mare at risk for persistent breeding-induced endometritis, according to Tom Stout, PhD, ECAR, DRDVA, who spoke at the BEVA Congress 2025, in Birmingham, England.

Higher levels of synovial amikacin can be found after IV regional limb perfusion if the perfusate is given at a slower rate, according to a recent study by Laurel K. Saldinger, DVM, and her colleagues at the University of California, Davis.

All animals are at risk for gastrointestinal dysfunction following general anesthesia. In horses, postanesthetic colic drastically increases the morbidity, mortality and expense associated with anesthesia for elective procedures. according to Charlotte K. Barton, BVetMed, MS, DACVS-LA, an equine surgery resident, now a postdoctoral fellow, at Colorado State University, the standard of care has been to fast horses between…

Ill-fitting saddles are common, and they can lead to significant pain for horses, but the problem often goes unrecognized and undiagnosed, according to Kevin K. Haussler, DVM, DC, PhD, DACVSMR, who spoke at the AAEP 70th Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla.

The diagnosis of strangles is done primarily by looking for the causative organism, Streptococcus equi subspecies equi, so obtaining a good sample at the right time is essential for increasing the sensitivity of the tests, Camilo J. Morales, DVM, MS, DACVIM, said at the AAEP’s 70th Annual Convention, held in Orlando, Fla.

Successful management of hoof wall defects entails addressing the underlying causes and stabilizing the foot with the appropriate farriery, which should be initiated as quickly as possible, according to Stephen E. O’Grady, DVM, MRCVS, owner of Virginia Therapeutic Farriery, in Keswick, Va.

Particulate matter (PM) is a leading cause of equine asthma, so being able to monitor the air quality in the barn could improve the management of equine asthma, according to researchers from Purdue University.

Radiographs of the proximal sesamoid bones could be a useful tool in assessing a 1- or 2-year-old’s future racing career during the prepurchase exam—depending on the criteria used to assess bone changes, according to Christopher E. Kawcak, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR, a professor of equine surgery at Colorado State University.

Jutta Sielhorst, DMV, DECAR, used to be a “pajama vet” during breeding season, waking up periodically during the night to scan the mare to find the best time to artificially inseminate (AI) her.