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News Notes

News Notes collects the short-form reporting that keeps equine practitioners current between longer clinical features: regulatory decisions, association guidance, research findings worth knowing about, workforce and education developments, and industry announcements that affect how practices operate.

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Items here cover FDA and regulatory approvals, disease outbreaks and biosecurity alerts, published study results, veterinary school and workforce news, product and technology launches, and policy positions from bodies such as the AVMA, AAEP, and BEVA. Each entry is written to be read quickly and to point toward the underlying source where a fuller account is warranted.

June 2025

Prognosis Good for Most Horses With Dysphagia

Although uncommon, dysphagia can occur in hospitalized patients. Luckily, the prognosis is good for most of the animals, unless they have neurogenic…

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May 2025

‘Buy Less Dewormer’ Important Message for Owners

Zoetis launched the campaign this spring to educate owners about the AAEP updated deworming guidelines (https://aaep.org/resource/internal-parasite-control-guidelines/).

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Frequently Asked Questions About News Notes

What is covered in News Notes?

News Notes covers brief, time-sensitive items relevant to equine veterinary practice: regulatory approvals, disease outbreak alerts, notable research findings, association guidance, workforce and education developments, and industry and product announcements.

How often is News Notes updated?

Items are added with each issue of The Modern Equine Vet, and this page updates automatically as new entries are published. The most recent items appear first.

How do News Notes differ from the clinical articles?

News Notes items are short summaries intended to convey what happened and why it matters. Clinical articles go into diagnostic reasoning, treatment protocols, and case detail. Many News Notes items also appear under a clinical category when the subject matter warrants it.

Where do the underlying studies and announcements come from?

Items are drawn from peer-reviewed journals, regulatory agencies such as the FDA and USDA, professional associations, veterinary schools, and company announcements. Where a study is the basis of an item, the source publication is identified so readers can consult the original.

Are outbreak and biosecurity alerts included here?

Yes. Disease outbreak reports, movement restrictions, and biosecurity guidance appear in News Notes, and are also collected under Infectious Diseases where the clinical detail belongs.

Can News Notes items be cited clinically?

They are summaries and signposts rather than primary sources. For clinical decision making, consult the original study, label, or official guidance that the item identifies.