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Barrie Grant, DVM, Dipl. ACVS

Barrie Grant, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, is a board certified surgical veterinarian specializing in equine wobblers and cervical stabilization. He is a former partner in the San Louis Rey Equine Hospital. He left SLREH in 2008 and now has a consulting practice in Bonsall, Calif., where he enjoys surgery and working with veterinarians and their clients. More information about Dr. Grant can be found at his website, www.equinewobblers.com.""arrie Grant

Articles by: Barrie Grant, DVM, Dipl. ACVS

Senior Citizen Surgery

Barrie Grant, DVM, Dipl. ACVS July 1, 2003

There are many factors that veterinarians and owners consider when a surgical treatment is recommended for a horse.

Popped Knees

Barrie Grant, DVM, Dipl. ACVS September 1, 2000

I was talking to one of my friends last night, and she said her horse had a popped knee. What does that mean?” was talking to one of my friends

Neurectomy for Navicular

Barrie Grant, DVM, Dipl. ACVS October 1, 1997

While untenable pain due to navicular syndrome and caudal heel syndrome is the most common cause of performance horses’ being nerved, Madison said in Thoroughbred racehorses a wing fracture of the coffin bone often necessitates a neurectomy.