Poll Recap: Communicating with Your Horse’s Vet
Jennifer Whittle
March 9, 2015
Of the 690 respondents, 378 (55%) said they communicate most with their horse’s veterinarian by phone.
Of the 690 respondents, 378 (55%) said they communicate most with their horse’s veterinarian by phone.
Vets can evaluate a horse’s active and passive response during a flex test. Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains.
A necropsy is not something most horse owners contemplate until faced with the death of a horse.
Consider these nine qualities when choosing an equine veterinarian.
An equine disease outbreak can be dangerous for your horse and expensive for you. Protect your horse from infectious disease exposure by using tips from our step-by-step visual guide.
Drug screening can offer additional information pertaining to the horse’s ability to fit a buyer’s needs.
All owners should know their horses’ normal vital signs and how to take them correctly. Here’s a review.
When it comes to diagnosing a horse’s lameness, the veterinarian’s eyes are no longer the ultimate diagnostic machine. Learn about scientific advancements that are helping veterinarians better assess lameness in horses.
Horses don’t pass or fail prepurchase exams. Instead, the exam is intended to give you a snapshot of the horse’s overall health and provide information so you can make a sound buying decision about whether the horse is suitable for your needs.
Blood testing can provide important information, but it almost always needs to be interpreted relative to the clinical examination findings, history, and additional testing in order to arrive at an accurate diagnosis of the problem.
Excessive tearing could suggest a number of potentially serious equine eye conditions. Veterinarians should examine cases carefully and then determine an appropriate treatment course.
Spring is a great time to schedule a veterinary visit and create a vaccination plan for your horse. Get the most out of your horse’s annual wellness exam with help from our experts.
Having a plan in case of an adverse reaction can help your horse stay comfortable following vaccination.
Working with horses can be very rewarding, but before deciding your level of involvement, it is important to plan a realistic long-term budget for time and finances.
Because each hock lameness case is unique, it isn’t always easy to pinpoint the cause of the unsoundness.
Diagnostic testing is rarely a one-size-fits-all proposition. Here’s what you need to know.
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