A professional association representing equine veterinarians in the Province of Ontario.
EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted In Ontario May 29, 2013 The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) announced late Wednesday afternoon that the restrictions on horses under quarantine as a preventative measure for Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) in Ontario have been lifted.
Adequan Availability could be Limited in Coming Months Supplies of Adequan i.m. are expected to be limited in the coming months due to renovations at renovations to Luitpold Pharmaceuticals’ Shirley, N.Y., factory.
Authorities Monitoring EHV-1 Cases in Canada Two Canadian Standardbred horses have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), according to the Ontario Racing Commission’s (ORC) manager of veterinary services.
Study: Not All Biosecurity Protocols Effective Researchers found that while most horse owners are using select biosecurity measures to protect their animals, the protocols used are unlikely to protect horses against infectious diseases.
Equine Guelph to Offer Equine Genetics Course Equine Guelph, the horse owners’ and care givers’ center at the University of Guelph in Ontario, will offer a 12-week equine genetics course in the fall of 2013.
Hind-Limb Collateral Ligament Injuries Examined Study results indicate horses with collateral ligament desmitis of the hock have a guarded prognosis to return to athletic soundness.
Equine Internal Parasites Take an up-close look at common internal parasites and the damage they can do to your horse. Also learn about parasite resistance and the drugs and management methods that can help control certain worms.
AAEP Foundation Aids Horses Affected by Severe Weather Relief organizations responding to equine emergencies in the aftermath of destructive storms, fires, floods, or other natural disasters are eligible for funding from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation.
Research Shows Responses to Flexion Tests can be Measured A comprehensive study has shown that a wireless, inertial sensor-based system can effectively measure the horse’s response to a flexion test.
Stabilizing Equine Limb Fractures in the Field Many fractures once deemed inoperable can now be surgically repaired successfully, but management approaches during the critical post-fracture window, such as stabilization techniques, can have a major impact on outcomes.