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.
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Ask the Expert: Children Coping with Pet Loss
Thursday, November 1st, 2018
Our old dog’s health is starting to fail, and I fear we may have to say goodbye soon. How do I help my children cope?
Caring for the Caregivers
Thursday, November 1st, 2018
Wellness programs surge on campus to help students, faculty, and staff weather the demands of veterinary practice and training.
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.
Ask the Expert: The Truth About Acorn Toxicity
Thursday, September 6th, 2018
I’ve heard about the dangers of horses eating red maple leaves, but recently heard that acorns can pose a threat as well. Is this true?
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
What You Need to Know: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Horses
Thursday, September 6th, 2018
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type of cancer in horses and can affect the eyelids, the whites of the eye, or the cornea (the clear window at the front of the eye).
New Prospect Catch Your Eye?
Friday, April 20th, 2018
A horse is a big investment, and you want to know that your new friend is going to be healthy and able to do the things you want him or her to do.
Ensuring Peak Performance: The Role of Veterinary Delegates at Competitions
Thursday, December 28th, 2017
In internationally-sanctioned competitions, horses must pass a number of inspections, most notably, “the jog”—overseen by a veterinary delegate and the ground jury to ensure the horses are fit to compete.
Everyday a New
Wednesday, October 19th, 2016
After growing up on a dairy farm in rural Vermont, Emily von Gal was pretty sure she didn’t want to work with large animals. Now, having spent the last 10 years as a CVT at the Hospital for Large Animals, she loves what she does. That has a lot to do with the animals, and types of animals she works with.
