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Vaccinations are the cornerstone of equine health management. Equine vaccines are essential tools that help protect horses from various potentially life-threatening diseases. In this article, we will delve into the importance of equine vaccines, the diseases they prevent, and how… READ MORE
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Equine endoscopy, commonly referred to as scoping, is a vital diagnostic tool in modern equine veterinary medicine. This procedure allows veterinarians to visually examine the internal structures of a horse’s respiratory and digestive systems. “Equine endoscopy is the window to… READ MORE
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Written by Dr. Bailey Stolsworth 2022-2023 Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care Ambulatory Intern Choking is quite a common emergency that occurs in all equids. Unlike in humans, choke in horses and donkeys refers to an esophageal obstruction rather… READ MORE
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Written by Dr. Jordan Lopez 2021-2022 Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care Ambulatory Intern The Sunshine State Florida is ranked as the third largest equine state in the country. With a climate that supports year-round activities, the state is… READ MORE
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Written by Dr. Jessica Reynolds 2021-2022 Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care Ambulatory Intern What causes heat stress? More common in poorly conditioned horses that are overworked in hot and humid climates (Florida!), in conjunction with anhidrosis (not sweating), dehydration,… READ MORE
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Written by Dr. Chris Stokes 2021-2022 Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care Hospital Intern What are angular limb deformities? An angular limb deformity is defined as conformational deviation of a limb, looking from the front or back of the limb,… READ MORE
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Written by Dr. Santiago Rodriguez 2021-2022 Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care Hospital Intern What is it? Exertional rhabdomyolysis, also called tying up, Monday morning disease or holyday disease, is a debilitating and painful musculoskeletal condition of multifactorial origin,… READ MORE
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Written by Dr. Sharnai Thompson 2021-2022 Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care Ambulatory Intern At least half of the calls for most ambulatory equine veterinarians are colic-related. There are many great articles and resources about treating colic in the field,… READ MORE
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Written by Dr. Natalie Khouzam 2021-2022 Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care Hospital Intern What is heaves? Heaves, also known as recurrent airway obstruction, is a lower respiratory disease characterized by nasal discharge, chronic coughing and difficulty breathing. This… READ MORE
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Written by Dr. Jordan Lopez 2021-2022 Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care Ambulatory Intern What is a problem mare? A “problem mare” refers to a mare that: Fails to conceive a pregnancy after multiple breedings Cannot carry a pregnancy… READ MORE
