Internships should provide a high-quality, positive learning experience for new graduates. | Adobe Stock In 2022, AAEP officers appointed members to the Commission on Equine Veterinary Sustainability’s Internship Subcommittee. Jackie Christakos, DVM, and Sarah Reuss, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, were appointed the initial co-chairs. Currently, Christakos is the chair and Reuss is the officer liaison. Members serving include Drs. Michelle Barton, Rachel Liepman, Zach Loppnow, Ernie Martinez, Ellen Staples, Jesse Tyma, and Tori Martin.  Internship Subcommittee Goals The subcommittee’s goal was to fo ..read more

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Midlife is a period when you naturally encounter more challenges. | Shelley Paulson It seems as though veterinarians just can’t catch a break. After graduation from veterinary school, new practitioners lean in to learn more about practice in the “real world” or continue their education with internship and residency. Marriage and starting a family often follow, with needed adjustments to time management. This often is challenging, but what comes a decade later is harder yet.  The challenges facing mid-career equine practitioners include (among others) aging parents, financial strains, chi ..read more

Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital (WECH), a leading equine medical center renowned for its commitment to comprehensive equine care, announces an exciting partnership with Asto CT to introduce cutting-edge Computed Tomography (CT) to its practice. Construction will start at the end of May and is expected to be complete by late summer or early fall. WECH prides itself on its team of diverse and expertly trained equine veterinarians. From routine check-ups, surgery, and lameness exams to emergent care, WECH offers a range of services aimed at ensuring the health and well-being of horses acr ..read more

Consider sterilization over disinfection as a more reliable way to ensure that clipper blades are clean before they are used on a new patient. | Adobe Stock Veterinarians often have to clip a horse’s hair to perform certain procedures, including ultrasound exams, catheter placement, and wound care. Researchers in Sweden evaluated whether microbes remain on clipper blades after “disinfection,” where they could potentially transfer to future patients in both small animal and equine practices.   Clipper Blade Contamination in Veterinary Hospitals Clipping an animal’s hair often results in ..read more

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A filly in Newaygo County, Michigan, recently tested positive for strangles, marking the third confirmed case on the premises. | Adobe Stock A Quarter Horse filly in Newaygo County, Michigan, recently tested positive for strangles after developing clinical signs on May 10, including nasal discharge and fever. Two horses at the premises had previously tested positive for strangles. The filly is now recovering.  EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information from the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) to create and disseminate verified equine dis ..read more

Two horses in Clallam County, Washington, were recently confirmed positive for equine influenza after being purchased from a livestock market. | Adobe Stock Two horses at a private facility in Clallam County, Washington, were recently confirmed positive for equine influenza. The horses were purchased at a livestock market and are under veterinary care. EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information from the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) to create and disseminate verified equine disease reports. The EDCC is an independent nonprofit ..read more

Warmbloods with exercise intolerance from a specific muscle problem typically don’t have elevated CK or AST, and this syndrome is now referred to as MFM. | Getty Images At the 2023 AAEP Convention, Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVSMR, professor emeritus at Michigan State University’s McPhail Equine Performance Center, described a number of muscle diseases that can impact performance in horses. Rhabdomyolysis Valberg stressed the importance of measuring creatine kinase (CK) and aspartate transaminase (AST) to confirm myofiber degeneration and guide treatment decisions. It is sometime ..read more

Equine strangles cases were recently confirmed in Wexford, St. Clair, and Emmett counties, Michigan. | Adobe Stock Strangles cases were recently confirmed in Wexford, St. Clair, and Emmett counties, Michigan.  In Wexford County, one horse is positive for strangles and under quarantine. It is unknown if any additional horses are exposed.  In St. Clair County, a yearling Quarter Horse colt was confirmed positive for strangles on May 13. He is under quarantine, and two other horses are exposed.  In Emmett County, two horses on the same premises are positive for strangles and under ..read more