Unbroken
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
Thanks to recent veterinary advances, leg fractures in horses don’t have to be life-threatening—or even career-ending.
Large Animal
Equine Clinical Case Challenge: Intermittent Hematuria
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
Just a Number: How to Manage Your Aging Horse for Happy, Healthy and Fit Golden Years
Monday, March 18th, 2019
With advancements in veterinary care, senior horses are now living longer than ever.
Clinical Case Challenge: More than Blepharospasm OS
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
Equine Clinical Case Challenge: Arrhythmia in a Show Jumper
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.
Could Your Barn Be Harming Your Horse’s Health?
Friday, November 9th, 2018
Air in the barn can get rather stale—particularly in the wintertime—which can negatively impact a horse’s respiratory system. Improve ventilation in your barn to protect your horse’s health.
Maintaining Hoof Health in the Winter
Friday, November 9th, 2018
At farms all across New England, winter means taking extra care to ensure horses are healthy and happy. While frozen water buckets and blanket weights are often at the forefront of a horse owner’s mind, one aspect that should not be overlooked is hoof health.
Power Up
Friday, November 9th, 2018
Like people, an equine athlete’s core strength helps to not only prevent injury while increasing training levels but also in recovery from injuries as well.
7 Dos and Don’ts for Managing Infectious Disease on the Farm
Monday, September 10th, 2018
A variety of sources can harbor infectious diseases that impact horses, from mosquitos and rodents to pastures and water supplies, to name a few – which is why it is integral to have a strategy in place to contain and resolve them.
Lepto-what?
Thursday, September 6th, 2018
Leptospirosis, a zoonotic disease—meaning it can be transmitted between animals and humans—is fairly unknown to the general public. But it is important to be aware of
