Richard D. Mitchell, DVM

Richard D. Mitchell, DVM, has served many times as official veterinarian for the US Equestrian Team in multiple disciplines, and he has a keen interest in lameness and advanced imaging. He also maintains an international clientele that keeps him traveling a great deal.

Articles by: Richard D. Mitchell, DVM

Pre-Purchase Exams

Q: Over the years, I’ve had a number of pre-purchase exams done on my horses. I’ve come to realize that one vet will read an X ray and say a horse has arthritis, osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), navicular problems, etc., but whe

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Deworming Drugs

I wanted to ask if any vets or horse owners have heard of problems with the Quest wormer.

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