Therapy accelerates racehorse performance

Louisville, Ky. - At least five of the 17 horses in this year's Kentucky Derby are relaxing on pins and needles of the therapeutic variety.

Veterinary virologist earns UC Davis kudos

Davis, Calif.-

Dr. Tilahun Yilma, a veterinary virologist who genetically engineered a vaccine for a deadly cattle disease and is now working to develop an AIDS vaccine, is named the 2002 Faculty Research Lecturer by the University of California, Davis.

U.S., South Africa ally on FMD vaccines

The Agricultural Research Service and the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute in South Africa have co-launched a study to produce vaccines for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

Study analyzes potential EPM treatments

East Lansing, Mich. - Scientists at Michigan State University are testing the efficacy of pyrantel tartrate as a potential preventive treatment against Sarcocystis neurona in horses.

AVMA positions itself on physical restraint

Following a DVM's animal abuse conviction, the country's largest veterinary group publishes statement on humane restraining methods

AVMA releases canine, feline antimicrobial use guidelines

Schaumburg, Ill.-Adding to its swine, bovine and equine recommendations, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) puts forth judicious use of antimicrobial guidelines for cats and dogs.

UIUC refines practice management course

Urbana, Ill.-

The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine plans to offer an Executive Veterinary Program Certificate in Practice Management this September to complement existing programs in swine and small animal health management.

A horse's world is colorful, too

Madison, Wis.-

Two out of three isn't bad.

Veterinarians in Kentucky on high alert

Lexington-

Veterinarians and breeders would rather err on the side of caution as the foaling season nears in Kentucky, after 20 percent of mares in the region lost their foals last year.