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Hernias: Case by Case
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jun 16, 2014
Read about both classic and unusual hernia cases veterinarians encounter, why they occur, how to treat them, and their prognoses.
Read MoreWill My Horse Survive Colic Surgery?
by Jennifer O. Bryant | Apr 3, 2014
There are no easy answers when it comes to colic surgery, just as there are no easy decisions.
Read MoreInguinal Hernia in Horses
by Anthony Blikslager, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | Oct 1, 2012
My gelding has been diagnosed with a hernia between the omentum and the inguinal ring. He hasn’t had signs of
Read MoreHealth Conditions in Older Foals
by Erica Larson | May 21, 2012
Understanding ailments older foals can develop and treatment options increases the patient’s survival chances.
Read MoreRepairing Hernias with Subcutaneous Mesh
by Christy M. West | Apr 29, 2008
Incisional hernias (protrusion of abdominal contents through a gap in an incision beneath the skin) occur in up to 17% of horses receiving abdominal surgery, reported Gal Kelmer, DVM, MS, clinical assistant professor at the University of
Read MoreHernias Explained
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Jan 1, 2008
A hernia is any rent or tear in the body wall that allows internal organs to push through into undesirable places. Any age or breed of horse can
Read MoreAfleet Alex Recovering After Hernia Surgery
by Edited Press Release | Sep 28, 2006
Gainesway Farm reported Wednesday that dual classic winner and stallion Afleet Alex is recovering from surgery performed on Sept. 26 to repair an inguinal hernia.
The colt is expected to make a full recovery from the surgery, which was
Read MoreManaging Fractured Ribs in Foals
by Chad Mendell | Oct 27, 2005
Surgically repairing or stabilizing fractured ribs in a newborn foal can reduce the risk of further complications such as puncturing a vital organ, said Robert Hunt, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, and Fairfield Bain DVM, MBA, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVP, ACVECC. Th
Read MoreCastration In The Horse
by Christina S. Cable, DVM, Dipl. ACVS | Apr 1, 2001
In this article, we’ll see how an orchidectomy is performed in the horse, when it can be performed, potential complications, and the myths behind castration in horses.
Read MoreUmbilical Hernia
by Michael Ball, DVM | May 1, 1998
I have been told that my horse has an umbilical hernia. What is an umbilical hernia and what can be done to correct it?
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