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Prepping for the Upcoming Season: Set Yourself Up for Success

Monday, March 19th, 2018

Establishing a routine to build fitness and completing integral health checks can help prevent injury and pave the way for a successful season.

Equine Clinical Case Challenge – Lethargy

Wednesday, September 20th, 2017

History A 2-year-old Warlander mare presented with a history of lethargy. Presentation Initial physical exam revealed a temperature of 99 degrees, heart rate ranging from 84-100 beats/minute and a respiratory rate of 16 breaths/minute. Blood… Read More

Equine Clinical Case Challenge – Right Hind Lameness with Swelling

Wednesday, May 17th, 2017

An 11-year-old Quarter Horse mare presented to the Hospital for Large Animals for a lameness evaluation. The lameness exam revealed a grade 3/5 right hind lameness with firm swelling around the right tarsus.

Back in the Saddle

Friday, September 23rd, 2016

A new world-class sports medicine complex at Cummings School keeps equine athletes at the top of their game

What It’s Like to Be a Doctor for Sport Horses

Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

Our hospital is no different than a human hospital, really. It’s just a little bit bigger

Equine Clinical Case Challenge—Ultrasound of a Pregnant Mare

Friday, October 2nd, 2015

History: This 6 year old maiden mare presented with a history of four live-cover breedings during her heat cycle. The mare was confirmed “in foal” with a single ultrasound at 14 days post-ovulation. Case… Read More