A Technician’s Tale
Saturday, October 10th, 2020
As the general surgery service technician at the Hospital for Large Animals, Katie Calicchio has no shortage of compassion for the patients—or their owners.
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For the Love of Horses
Saturday, October 10th, 2020
Bridget Hatch planned on being a professional rider, but when a vet tech job opened at the large-animal hospital, she couldn’t pass up the opportunity.
The Time to Vaccinate Horses for EEE Is Now
Thursday, June 25th, 2020
Equine veterinarian says the region is likely in the middle of a three-year surge in the viral disease, which kills 90% of infected horses
Trying to Figure Out the Scoop on Poop
Thursday, January 30th, 2020
Cases of diarrhea that once would have been fatal are responding to fecal transplantation. Now Cummings School researchers are working to identify exactly how this procedure can help horses
Equine Clinical Case Challenge: A Case of Hoof Abscesses and Limb Lameness
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.
Testing a New Therapy for Horses Struggling to Breathe
Friday, October 25th, 2019
Cummings School researchers study an inexpensive drug to see if it can offer a new treatment for equine asthma—a common and chronic affliction that’s difficult to manage
A Big Leap for Curing Animals’ Injured Eyes
Monday, September 23rd, 2019
A technique borrowed from human medicine allows veterinarians to save damaged corneas in pets and horses
10 Facts About Recurrent Airway Obstruction in Horses
Thursday, May 2nd, 2019
Horses that live in barns, as well as horses living outside that are exposed to high levels of pollens, molds or other particulates, have an increased risk of developing a chronic and debilitating respiratory syndrome,… Read More
What Happens When a Horse’s Immune System Goes Awry?
Thursday, May 2nd, 2019
A horse’s immune system is his own personal security detail. It is a very complex and efficient system of cells that carry out specific processes and each of these processes relies on another, working round-the-clock to keep your horse feeling well.
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
