William Bernard, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM

William Bernard, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, is an equine medicine specialist with Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

Articles by: William Bernard, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM

Veterinarians Discuss Current MRLS Concerns

William Bernard, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM May 2, 2002

The Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners (KAEP) met Wednesday evening, May 1, to discuss the current status of mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS) in central Kentucky.

A few isolated cases consistent with a

Dummy Foals

William Bernard, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM January 1, 1996

My mare suffered a dystocia and the foal had to be taken to a local veterinary hospital for care. The veterinarian termed him a dummy foal, but said his chances of being a normal adult were very good. What can you tell me about a dummy foal?