The Dwindling Supply of Equine Veterinarians
The veterinary shortage in equine practice is no longer pending; it has already arrived.
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Lucile Vigouroux holds a master’s degree in Equine Performance, Health, and Welfare from Nottingham Trent University (UK) and an equine veterinary assistant certification from AAEVT. She is a New-York-based freelance author with a passion for equine health and veterinary care. A Magnawave-certified practitioner, Lucile also runs a small equine PEMF therapy business. Her lifelong love of horses motivated her to adopt her college care horse, Claire, upon graduation.
Posted by Lucile Vigouroux | Apr 27, 2023 | Article, Equine Care Professions, Horse Industry News, Veterinary Practice, Veterinary Students, Welfare and Industry, Working With a Veterinarian
The veterinary shortage in equine practice is no longer pending; it has already arrived.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Apr 17, 2023 | Article, Diagnosing Hoof Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Hoof Anatomy & Physiology, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Lameness, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Navicular Problems, Older Horse Care Concerns, Scintigraphy, Vet and Professional
Getting to the root of podotrochlosis, one of the most common causes of lameness, is an ongoing process. Learn about risk factors for the disease and how veterinarians diagnose it.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Apr 8, 2023 | Abortion and Embryonic Death, Article, Breeding and Reproduction, Diagnostics and Technology, Horse Care, Mare Care and Problems, Placentitis, Vet and Professional
With proper care, mares with high-risk pregnancies can deliver healthy foals safely.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Apr 6, 2023 | Article, Diseases and Conditions, Farm and Barn, Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care, Medications, Nutrition, Seasonal Care, Skin Problems
Allergies can develop at any time, in any horse, and seemingly for any reason. Learn how allergies happen, how they affect your horse’s body, and how to avoid or treat them.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Mar 13, 2023 | Article, Back and Spine, Computed Tomography (CT), Diagnosing Lameness, Diagnostics and Technology, Horse Care, Lameness, Neurologic Disease, Vet and Professional
Determining a horse’s cause of neck pain can help ensure he receives the correct treatment.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Feb 4, 2023 | Article, Cardiovascular System, Diseases and Conditions, Heart & Cardiovascular Problems, Horse Care, Sports Medicine, Vet and Professional
Cardiovascular malfunction might impede athletic performance, but with correct diagnosis and management some horses can still have athletic careers.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Dec 18, 2022 | Abortion and Embryonic Death, Article, Basic Care, Biosecurity, Breeding and Reproduction, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Foaling & Foaling Problems, Foaling & Foaling Problems, Horse Care, Mare Care, Mare Care and Problems, Mare Nutrition, Nutrition, Placentitis, Vaccinations
The final 100 days of gestation bring their own unique developments, changes, and challenges. Get tips to help your mare’s third trimester run smoothly.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Nov 17, 2022 | Article, Computed Tomography (CT), Dental Problems, Dentistry, Diagnostics and Technology, Endoscopy, Radiography (X rays), Vet and Professional
Emerging technologies are giving veterinarians the tools they need to best address dental disease in horses. Learn more in this article from the November 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Nov 16, 2022 | Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Bone & Joint Problems, Diagnosing Hoof Lameness, Fractures, Injuries & Lameness, Lameness, Sports Medicine
Discover how coffin bone fractures happen and how to prevent them from becoming career-ending injuries in this article from the November 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MorePosted by Lucile Vigouroux | Nov 8, 2022 | Article, Colic, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Mare Care and Problems, Mare Nutrition, Nutrition-Related Problems, Water & Electrolytes
How veterinarians navigate 4 common scenarios, from dehydration to the postpartum period, that increase colic risk.
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