In Part 4 of our 2018 AAEP Convention coverage, brought to you by Zoetis, we cover treatment options.

In this third article in the series from the 2018 AAEP Convention brought to you by Zoetis, we look at fevers of unknown origin and neuromuscular disease.

Research at Cornell centers around using mesenchymal stromal cells for wound healing.

The horses ventilated with heliox experienced improved gas exchange, less airway resistance and less alveolar collapse than horses ventilated with pure oxygen.

Archaeological research shows that Mongolians conducted dental procedures on their horses.

From better nerve blocks, to how good vets are at lameness exams, journal topics at the Kester News Hour were well-received. Brought to you by Zoetis.

The survey revealed that compared to the economic recession of a decade ago, “the equine industry has firmly stabilized.”

Using hand washing combined with alcohol-based hand rubs can keep veterinarians, staff and patients safer from contamination.

Productive relationships with clients are key to your success as an equine practitioner.

Here are some recent studies on lameness, one of the most commonly reported causes of equine loss of use.

Adding epinephrine to lidocaine resulted in improved regional anesthesia of longer duration than administration of lidocaine alone.

An EVE article was the basis for this presentation at the 2018 Purina Equine Veterinary Conference.

College thesis paper looks at the relationship between barometric pressure and incidence of colic in horses.

Time of year had a large and significant effect on both survival times and growth scores of S. equi.

The use of antibacterial suture might be relevant to a number of equine surgical procedures and could be worth looking into further.

This study reveals the potential for Bacillus subtilis as a probiotic application in the horse, but further studies are needed to evaluate its usefulness and efficacy in the live horse.

Phenylbutazone might delay ovulation, but normal doses did not interrupt the ovulation process in healthy mares.

According to the authors, “Severity of thickening and number of zones affected were not significantly different between survivors and non-­survivors.”

The UK Veterinary Diagnostic Lab looked for three types of equine internal parasites during necropsies.

Research has identified that inhibition of sEH stabilizes the EpFAs to block pain even more than COX inhibitors and opioids.

Research like this can help you better counsel your clients about managing stabled horses.

Adding additional walking to feeding regimens can help horses lose weight.

The greatest risk factor for developing corneal abrasions correlated with lateral recumbency

High enema therapy a plausible method to assist in rehydration of horses in need, especially those not able or willing to voluntarily consume water, or where oral or intravenous replacement therapy is not possible.

Uterine cysts might contribute to infertility, and ethanol sclerotherapy is safe and successful in resolving this particular fertility issue.

The study results found value in measuring the ratio of peritoneal fluid lactate to systemic lactate.

This study showed there was no significant change in bacterial diversity or in bacterial metabolic output by moxidectin for dietary hay or oats.

The authors concluded that, “The only effect to be had from treatment with this deworming agent is its intended purpose of killing intestinal worms.”

Research showed topical treatment of occult or partly verrucous equine sarcoids with acyclovir yields any better results compared to treatment with placebo cream.

The study reported that horses receiving acyclovir ended up with less viral shedding and viremia as compared to the control group.

The time interval from initial symptoms to administration of intensive care is important to thwart the development of irreversible endotoxic shock.

Continuing educational efforts are important to provide horse-owning clients with the motivation to deworm based on scientific surveillance strategies rather than traditional methods.

A human study on intestinal bacteria could have relevance to animal species.

GI issues are the second-leading cause of death in the horse.

The take home message is that boots and bandages do provide a significant insulating layer that minimizes heat dissipation from active tendon tissues of an exercising horse.

Practitioners should take all precautions and follow all recommendations regarding horse exposure to rabies.

The type of material contaminated has a large effect on persistence or elimination of Strep equi infection, even in the face of cleaning and disinfection.

Recognizing the physiological changes that occur in response to stress—training, travel and competition—can help practitioners counsel clients on how to best manage their horses in order to reduce stress levels.

In a study of after-hours emergency calls at private practices in England, the top three reasons were colic, wounds and lameness.

Horses with suspensory ligament (SL) degeneration should be screened for PPID, and horses with PPID should be screened for SL degeneration.

An editorial column in an equine veterinary journal stresses how important it is for veterinary practitioners to embrace antimicrobial stewardship.

Stress, confinement and other management practices seem to be variables that increase the risk of EGUS in wild equids, similar to what is found in domestic horses.

The study highlights that desensitization practices not only improve animal welfare, but also improve safety for human interaction with horses undergoing good handling practices at an early age.

While rare, hoof keratomas can be a cause of lameness in horses.

Research results show that cortisol levels were suppressed in stressed horses that received lavender aromatherapy, but heart rates were not significantly changed.

Comparing horse limbs that were chilled using ice boots or were not chilled, temperature differences between the iced limb and the control limb ranged from nearly 7 minutes to as long as 22 minutes.

A British study of racehorse injuries and deaths showed that more experienced jockeys and trainers were associated with lower risks for the common adverse events in racing.

In general, the mares treated once with 1500 IU hCG ovulated within 48 hours with a 93% conception rate at Day 15, giving the best overall outcome.