Research over the past 10 years has confirmed that indiscriminate deworming leads to selection for worms resistant to common deworming compounds. Because of this, “targeted deworming” based on fecal analysis Read More
Generally, horses are not used as heavily during the winter months, but their proper care is every bit as important as in other seasons. Winter provides different stresses on horses Read More
Case Report from Thal Equine LLC January 2015 Friday, an 11-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, arrived at Thal Equine showing signs of abdominal pain (colic). He had not responded to pain relievers and Read More
Vesicular Stomatitis (“VS”) is a viral disease that affects horses, and less commonly cattle, pigs, llamas, alpacas, and other livestock. We see periodic outbreaks of Vesicular Stomatitis in our region Read More
This article addresses a subject that I deal with on a daily basis – the rising cost of providing quality equine veterinary care. It is a topic many horse owners Read More
Jake, a 20 year old Hanoverian gelding, showed signs of colic (looking at his side, not eating) and also seemed to be having difficulty urinating (based on his stretching out, Read More
From the last trimester of pregnancy through the foal’s first month is a critical time. It is extremely important for horse owners to know what to expect. In this article Read More
For horse people, the purchase of a new horse is an exciting time. Unfortunately, many horses are purchased that are not suitable for their intended use. This lack of suitability Read More
The “hock” is a horseman’s term for the tarsus, an anatomic region of the horse’s hind limb. Horses of all breeds, types, and disciplines can suffer from hock-related lameness problems, Read More
The equine eye is a miraculous and delicate organ. Veterinary problems relating to the horse’s eye are common, and should be recognized and treated appropriately. There are many types of Read More
This handout is intended for clients that are comfortable and willing to administer intramuscular injections and have horses that are relatively well-behaved during this process. It is only recommended when Read More
The most important part of any oral treatment is seeing that your horse or foal gets the total dose of medicine at the prescribed time for the total number of Read More
Some Take Home Points from our October 15, 2011 Equine Behavioral Workshop I owe the late and great Ray Hunt a debt of gratitude for first opening my eyes to a new way Read More
The purpose of this client handout is to describe some of the actions that I take in trying to determine the cause and severity of your horse’s abdominal illness. If Read More
TIMING & PREPARATION Castration is surgical removal of the testicles. It is performed on colts to modify behavior and to prevent stallion-like body development. Castration is usually performed before the age Read More
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