The Buyer’s Guide to Prepurchase Exams
He might seem perfect—but before you call him yours, determine if a horse is sound and serviceable for the job at hand and if you can live with his inevitable flaws.
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Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, founded Norton Veterinary Consulting and Education Resources to promote equine veterinary education to horse owners, professionals, and veterinarians. She is the author of Equine First Aid Handbook.
Posted by Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Aug 25, 2021 | Article, Behavior & Handling, Body Condition, Dental Problems, Diagnostics and Technology, Eye & Ear Problems, Heart & Cardiovascular Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Other Eye Problems, Other Respiratory Problems, Purchase Exams, Radiography (X rays), Respiratory Problems, Sales, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional, Working With a Veterinarian
He might seem perfect—but before you call him yours, determine if a horse is sound and serviceable for the job at hand and if you can live with his inevitable flaws.
Read MorePosted by Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Dec 4, 2016 | Article, Diagnosing Lameness, Fractures, Horse Care, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Working With a Veterinarian
They might be less common than limb fractures, but skull, rib, pelvis, and withers fractures are no less important.
Read MorePosted by Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Jul 15, 2016 | Anhidrosis, Article, Basic Care, Diseases and Conditions, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp Fever, EIA), Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA), Horse Care, Infectious Diseases, Influenza, Monitoring Exercise Performance, Other Infectious Diseases, Recordkeeping, Salmonella, Strangles, Thermoregulation & Body Temperature, Veterinary Practice, Vital Signs & Physical Exam, Working With a Veterinarian
Learn to recognize the signs of various temperature-raising conditions in horses.
Read MorePosted by Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Aug 14, 2015 | Article, Colic, Digestive System, Vital Signs & Physical Exam, Working With a Veterinarian
Here are the steps to take and information to gather when faced with a colicking horse.
Read MorePosted by Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Apr 23, 2015 | Article, Cushing's Disease, Dental Problems, Dentistry, Metabolic Syndrome, Older Horse Care Concerns, Working With a Veterinarian
This painful dental disease is often seen in older horses and can have severe consequences. Here’s what to watch for.
Read MorePosted by Joan Norton, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM | Feb 3, 2014 | Article, Horse Care, Other Respiratory Problems, Trailers & Trailer Safety, Transport Stress
Before shipping your horse this winter, learn about best ways to prevent this pulmonary disorder.
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