Tom Rosenthal

Recordkeeping might not be your favorite part of the job, but good records enhance the quality of care, client communication and compliance, which can improve outcomes and client satisfaction.

The overall profitability of the U.S. equine practice rose during the past decade, according to a study presented at the American Association of Equine Practices (AAEP) 69th Annual Convention in San Diego.

A Canadian equine general veterinary private practice had profitability increases of more than 20% in each of 2 succeeding years after changing its workplace culture that eliminated high turnover caused by professional burnout, an associate veterinarian at the sports medicine practice said.

The business strategy known as the Adaptability Quotient could provide solutions to the problems facing the equine veterinary profession, according to Eleanor M. Green, DVM, DACVIM, DABVP.

Purina Animal Nutrition launched a live and active probiotic supplement to support gut health in horses, as well as an easy-to-use testing kit for horse owners to obtain personalized nutrition recommendations to support their horse’s individual microbiome, the Arden Hills, Minnesota-based company announced.

An equine general veterinary private practice had profitability increases of more than 20% in each of 2 succeeding years after changing its workplace culture, which eliminated high turnover caused by professional burnout, Becky Tees, DVM, said in a presentation at the 2023 AAEP convention.

The more equine veterinary practices expand the roles of their support staff, the more effective and profitable the practice can become, according to a presentation at the 69th AAEP Convention, held in San Diego, CA.

Older Thoroughbred broodmares were more likely to have fearful responses to the stress of encountering unfamiliar objects than younger broodmares who recently retired from their careers, according to research presented at the BEVA Congress, held in Liverpool, England.