A Tale of Two Tapirs
Tuesday, April 6th, 2021
When a Baird’s tapir at Franklin Park Zoo gave birth to twins, Cummings Veterinary Medical Center stepped up to provide emergency neonatal care
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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.
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
A Sad Goodbye and Huge Thank You to Dr. Ginny Rentko
Thursday, May 16th, 2019
The search is on for a new medical director.
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.
