Thursday, April 2nd, 2015
History: A 10-day-old crossbred filly was referred to the Internal Medicine Service at the Hospital for Large Animals at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, with a one-day history of sudden hind limb lameness. Case Details:… Read More
Tuesday, March 31st, 2015
You walk out to your barn in the morning and you see your horse three-legged or toe-touching lame and unwilling to walk. You start to panic, hoping it’s not something serious. However, you know he… Read More
Thursday, February 5th, 2015
It is important during the winter for horse owners to take extra consideration in many aspects of their horses’ maintenance, including diet, hoof care, and especially management of facilities. Snow and ice can wreak havoc… Read More
Wednesday, December 17th, 2014
History: A 10-year-old Warmblood gelding used for Intermediate Level dressage was referred for evaluation of a chronic intermittent right front (RF) lameness, which had become acutely exacerbated following a recent competition. The lameness failed to… Read More
Tuesday, December 16th, 2014
HAVE THE TRAILER IN GOOD REPAIR Making sure your trailer is in good shape will not only ensure the safety of your horse, but also the life of the trailer. Be sure to complete the… Read More
Friday, January 17th, 2014
Otis, a toasted oat-colored 13-year-old horse, developed an occasional cough but it came and went with no predictable pattern or time of year. As a multi-sport athlete, some days the mysterious cough prevented Otis from… Read More
