A Sad Goodbye and Huge Thank You to Dr. Ginny Rentko
Thursday, May 16th, 2019
The search is on for a new medical director.
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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.
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
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.
Travel Confidently
Friday, November 9th, 2018
Providing all of the right information and contacts to a knowledgeable, trustworthy person could save your horse’s life, and a stall identification card with all of this pertinent information is a simple but effective way to achieve this.
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
