Equine Wellness Exams 101
Is your horse’s annual wellness exam comprehensive? Learn about common wellness steps and how your veterinarian can help you address and correct problems you might encounter.
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Chris White, DVM, was raised in central Maine and competed in barrel racing his entire childhood. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Atlantic Veterinary College, in Prince Edward Island, Canada. His interests include performance horse medicine, ophthalmology, and dental care. He has practiced in Upstate New York and New England and is currently an equine veterinarian at Avon Animal Hospital in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Posted by Chris White, DVM | Mar 2, 2021 | Basic Care, Body Condition, Dental Problems, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Horse Care, Lameness, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Older Horse Care Concerns, Seasonal Care, Sports Medicine, Vaccinations, Vet and Professional, Vital Signs & Physical Exam, Working With a Veterinarian
Is your horse’s annual wellness exam comprehensive? Learn about common wellness steps and how your veterinarian can help you address and correct problems you might encounter.
Read MorePosted by Chris White, DVM | Feb 24, 2021 | Article, Diagnostics and Technology, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Navicular Problems, Older Horse Care Concerns, Radiography (X rays), Sports Medicine
Though it goes by several names, the condition is common among horses and frustrating for owners, farriers, and veterinarians alike.
Read MorePosted by Chris White, DVM | Jan 24, 2021 | Colic, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care
Discover what you should do to prepare in case you’re faced with a colic episode, considerations to make, and things to keep in mind if your horse makes it through surgery in this article excerpt from the January 2021 issue of The Horse.
Read MorePosted by Chris White, DVM | Dec 16, 2020 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Older Horse Care Concerns, Sports Medicine
Being ‘serviceably sound’ is important for any horse to do his job comfortably. Learn more about the concept of the serviceably sound horse and what it means to professionals across the equine industry in this excerpt from the December 2020 issue of The Horse.
Read MorePosted by Chris White, DVM | Aug 12, 2020 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Conformation Problems, Diagnosing Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Hindlimb, Horse Care, Lameness, Ligament & Tendon Injuries, Older Horse Care Concerns, Sports Medicine
While forelimb lamenesses are fairly common, hind-limb issues can be less obvious and even underdiagnosed. Learn about the common causes of lameness in the hind end and how to diagnose and treat them in this article excerpt from the August 2020 issue.
Read MorePosted by Chris White, DVM | Jun 23, 2020 | Basic Care, Biosecurity, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Horse Care, Infectious Diseases, Influenza, Sports Medicine, Strangles, Welfare and Industry
Horse shows and events can act as petri dishes for infectious agents. Learn about the common pathogens horses encounter and how to protect your horse from them. Read an excerpt of this article from the June 2020 issue of The Horse.
Read MorePosted by Chris White, DVM | May 13, 2020 | Abscesses, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Diagnosing Lameness, Fractures, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness
Horses can (and will) find unique ways to injure themselves, but in this article we’ll highlight four of the most common causes of sudden lameness.
Read MorePosted by Chris White, DVM | Apr 14, 2020 | Basic Care, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Foal Care and Problems, Horse Care, Older Horse Care Concerns
Learn about the common parasites your horse might face, the drugs best used to treat them, and the current state of anthelminthic (dewormer) resistance and deworming protocols in the April 2020 issue of The Horse. Read an excerpt now.
Read MorePosted by Chris White, DVM | Aug 10, 2018 | Basic Care, Biosecurity, Diseases and Conditions, Farm and Barn, Farm and Barn, Healthy Farm Management, Horse Care, Influenza, Respiratory Problems, Welfare and Industry
Researchers used computer simulation models to assess the risk of disease spread from horse events and the effectiveness of various control protocols in the face of the outbreak at a home stable.
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