Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine), Author at The Horse

Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine)

Brad Bentz, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP, ACVECC, owns Bluegrass Equine Performance and Internal Medicine in Lexington, Ky., where he specializes in advanced internal medicine and critical care focused on helping equine patients recuperate at home. He’s authored numerous books, articles, and papers about horse health and currently serves as commission veterinarian for the Kentucky State Racing Commission.

The Clinical Signs of Equine Colic

Posted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Jun 5, 2017 | Article, Behavior, Colic, Digestive System

Learn to identify these common and important signs of colic in horses–doing so might save your horse’s life.

When a Horse Colics: The Physical Examination

Posted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Feb 21, 2014 | Article, Colic

A general physical examination is performed as part of the clinical evaluation of the horse exhibiting colic.

Important Colic Observations

Posted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Feb 7, 2014 | Article, Colic, Working With a Veterinarian

Owners can help their vets diagnose colic by offering the afflicted horse’s complete health history.

Equine Colic Risk Factors

Posted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Jan 31, 2014 | Article, Colic, Dental Problems, Deworming & Internal Parasites

Certain management factors might affect the likelihood of colic episodes.

The Incidence of Colic

Posted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Jan 24, 2014 | American Paint Horse, Appaloosa, Article, Colic, Standardbred, Thoroughbred

One study showed that equine colic has an estimated prevalence of 4.2 events per 100 horses per year.

Digestion in the Horse

Posted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Jan 18, 2014 | Article, Digestive System, Grains, Hay, Ulcers

Understanding the horse’s digestion process can help you better manage factors that could cause colic.

Anatomy of the Equine Intestinal Tract

Posted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Jan 8, 2014 | Article, Digestive System

The equine intestinal tract can be divided into large sections based on its overall function.

Equine Herpesvirus: Valtrex Treatment Appears Successful

Posted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Feb 18, 2007 | Article, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)

Can antiviral drugs be used to successfully treat horses with equine herpesvirus? Recent research into the drug Valacyclovir (trade name Valtrex) seems to indicate it has a place in treating horses exposed to–and diagnosed with–equine herpesvirus

Lame or EPM?

Posted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Nov 1, 2006 | Article, Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), Lameness, Muscle and Joint Problems, Working With a Veterinarian

About a year and a half ago, my horse was diagnosed with EPM, which he was treated for. Now he’s having hock issues.

Clinical Signs of Colic in the Horse: Book Excerpt

Posted by Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine) | Jul 26, 2006 | Article, Colic

Clinical signs of colic are those changes in behavior or activity that indicate abdominal pain.

Lower Airway Evaluations, From Start to Finish

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