Use this comprehensive form to evaluate your horse’s well-being from nose to tail prior to a vet visit. Record everything from body condition to lameness. Also covered in this form: vital signs, eyes, attitude, skin coat, gut sounds, and more.
Reproductive specialist Dr. Pat McCue of Colorado State University describes instances when a mare needs help during labor.
Dr. Steve Sundholm of Equus Veterinary Service in Oregon City, Ore., talks about changes in internal parasite control protocols for horses over the years and introduces strategic deworming.
The AHC and the AAEP issued an open letter to the horse industry regarding U.S. equine disease outbreaks.
Topics include post-colic stent bandages to prevent infection and decoding small intestine problems with ultrasound.
Learn about the newest research and information about therapeutic joint injections for horses, including hyaluronan (HA), site prep, corticosteroids, infection, and more.
Drs. Lisa Fortier, Stephen Reed, and Pat McCue present recent study summaries. Topics include colic, endocrinology, metabolic syndrome, laminitis, foals, neurologic and muscle diseases, orthopedic therapies, racehorses, and upper airway issues.
Learn about the veterinarian-client-patient and veterinarian-farrier relationships, plus ethical issues facing racetrack vets.
Lameness topics include track surfaces, suspensory, flexion tests, sesamoid, and non-weight-bearing injuries, and more.
Find out about flunixin meglumine dosage for hoof pain; comparing IV and oral bute testing; and using the antispasmodic gastrointestinal drug N-butylscopolammonium bromide for use in eye exams.
Learn about diagnostic testing for insulin issues, lyme disease, L. intracellularis, and respiratory conditions.
Our in-depth coverage of the 2012 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention in Anaheim, Calif., includes summaries of more than 100 up-to-date presentations and other sessions on all aspects of equine veterinary medicine.
Emergency and critical care specialist Dr. Gary Magdesian of the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine shares important facts about neonatal health. Learn about prepping the mare for foaling and rules for foal health.
Learn how to identify invasive, noxious, and sometimes poisonous, pasture weeds that commonly infest horse pastures.
Dr. Glenn Blodgett describes how many vets are at the 2013 Road to the Horse training competition.
Dr. Glenn Blodgett of 6666 Ranch describes seeing horses he’s cared for participate in the 2013 Road to the Horse.
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