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How to care for the basic health needs of horses

All aspects of caring for performance horses

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The Many Faces of Equine Metabolic Syndrome

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Before She Foals: Managing Broodmares
Beneath the Hoof Wall: Soft Tissues Injuries of the Equine Foot

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Sarah Reuss, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM

Sarah Reuss, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, is a clinical assistant professor and large animal internal medicine service chief at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Her clinical interests include all aspects of large animal medicine, with a focus in neonatology, critical care medicine, and Rhodococcus equi in foals.

Articles by: Sarah Reuss, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM

Blister Beetles

Sarah Reuss, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM March 28, 2014

Blister Beetles naturally contain and secrete a chemical substance called cantharidin, which is extremely toxic to horses. Dr. Sarah Reuss lists the dangers of blister beetles and what horse owners can do to prevent their horse from ingesting them.

Health Alert: Equine Influenza

Sarah Reuss, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM February 7, 2014

Sarah Reuss, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, of the University of Florida shares what owners need to know about equine influenza, its clinical signs, and treatment and prevention methods.

What is an Internal Medicine Specialist?

Sarah Reuss, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM January 10, 2014

Dr. Sarah Reuss of the University of Florida talks about American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) and what it’s like to be an equine internal medicine specialist.