Tuesday, June 15th, 2021
History: The first patient is an 11-year-old Thoroughbred gelding presenting for evaluation of an acute onset of head tilt to the left and circling behavior. Physical examination reveals evidence of vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII)… Read More
Tuesday, June 16th, 2020
Recognized most for its signature symptom, strangles is a bacterial infection in horses similar to strep throat in humans. Are you familiar with how to spot less-obvious symptoms, treat, and prevent its spread?
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020
A 21 year- old Thoroughbred mare presented to Tufts Equine Center with a history of lameness and repeated hoof abscessation of her left front foot.
Friday, December 6th, 2019
History A 22-year old Thoroughbred gelding was evaluated for gradual weight loss and decreased appetite that had slowly gotten worse over a two-month duration. The owner reports that the gelding has otherwise been acting normal,… Read More
Monday, November 4th, 2019
A 17-year-old Quarterhorse gelding was presented for a corneal lesion of approximately five months duration.
Tuesday, April 30th, 2019
History A 16-year-old pony gelding presented for evaluation of intermittent hematuria. The pony was reported to be previously healthy and exhibited a normal appetite and water consumption at home. The hematuria was first noted several… Read More
Monday, February 4th, 2019
HISTORY: A 21-year-old Standardbred mare presented for a three- week history of discharge and blepharospasm OS. Previous treatment included topical triple antibiotic ointment and systemic minocycline with no improvement. The mare was previously healthy with… Read More
Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
A 17 year- old warmblood with an irregular rhythm was referred to Tufts Equine Center at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center for cardiac evaluation.
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018
A 19-year-old draft cross gelding was presented for further evaluation of a swollen third eyelid in the right eye.
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
A 13-year-old Thoroughbred gelding used for eventing presented with acute neck stiffness after a fall. He was reluctant to actively bend the cranial aspect of his neck to either direction.
