
Health Matters


Health Matters: The Ubiquitous R. equi

Treating Cryptorchids

The World of Cryptorchids
Merial Launches an Additional Equine NSAID Option
EQUIOXX® (firocoxib) tablets received FDA approval in July, and now this new 57mg chewable tablet formulation of the only equine coxib non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is available for purchase with a prescription.

University of Kentucky Gluck Center Develops Novel Equine Arteritis Virus Test

Equine Herpes Virus Confirmed in Texas
On Feb. 19, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) confirmed Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in two horses in El Paso County.

Critical Temperature – Preparing Your Horse for Cold Weather
By Justin High, DVM
Right now I am sitting at my computer writing this, and it’s 72 degrees and 83 percent humidity. In less than 24 hours, the temperature is set to drop to 35 degrees with rain and 17 mph winds! I love Texas, but I love it more in the summertime. So, when it comes to preparing our horses for weather like this, we need to plan ahead, just as you would with your stall water, or pipes.
Veterinarians Discuss Serum Amlyoid A
On the fringes of American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention 2014, 11 of the world’s top equine veterinarians gathered to share their experiences of Serum Amlyoid A (SAA), the new biomarker for infection. These veterinarians share a common belief a belief that SAA has helped change the way in which they practice.