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What’s New in Treating Pastern Dermatitis

Erica Larson June 24, 2016

A veterinary dermatologist offers tips on how to properly diagnose, treat, and prevent pastern dermatitis, or scratches.

Urine Trouble: Freezing Contaminated Stallion Semen

Stallion Semen Freezing 101

Erica Larson June 12, 2016

A reproduction specialist reviews how to freeze semen so veterinarians can carry out the process in their practices.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

Erica Larson June 10, 2016

There’s a complex series of events that occur when acupuncture needles are placed. Here’s a rundown of what happens.

neck and back pain in horses; Diagnosing and Treating Equine Neck and Back Pain

Diagnosing and Treating Neck and Back Pain in Horses

Erica Larson June 4, 2016

Identifying and fixing neck and back pain can be, well, a pain in the neck. Here’s how vets work through the issues.

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Veterinarian Reviews the Barefoot Concept

Erica Larson May 20, 2013

One veterinarian outlines several common questions about the barefoot concept and shares her thoughts on each.

From Sterilization to Stitches: Handling Horse Wounds

How Horse Wounds Heal

Erica Larson April 27, 2013

Whether large or small, serious or innocuous, all wounds follow a distinct and complex healing process.

2013 Western Veterinary Conference Wrap Up

Erica Larson April 19, 2013

Get a front-row seat to equine health lectures from one of the West Coast’s largest veterinary conferences. Topics include EPM testing and treatment, vestibular diseases, wobbler syndrome, Cushing’s (PPID), equine head injuries, probiotics, and more.