David Sauter D.V.M.

Dave Sauter is a Minnesota native and graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1987. Following graduation he interned at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. After this internship, he continued to work exclusively with horses for another five years in Kentucky before moving out West and joining Kulshan Veterinary Hospital in Lynden, WA. He is a member of the AAEP, AVMA and the WSVMA. For more information about Kulshan Veterinary Hospital call 360-354-5095 or email [email protected]. www.KulshanVet.com

How Old is “Old?”

August 5, 2020December 1, 2012 by David Sauter D.V.M.

How to Calculate Your Horse’s Age and Manage Common Senior Horse Challenges by Dave Sauter, DVM Studies have shown that horses can continue to be serviceable into their older years. One such study found that 63% of older horses still perform some athletic service and 10% are actively competing. With that …

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Rethinking Parasite Control: Part 2

August 5, 2020October 1, 2012 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Part 2: Six De-Worming Practices for Equine Wellness by Dave Sauter, DVM Last month we discussed how parasite control was revolutionized in the 1960’s with the introduction of benzimidazoles de-wormers. With it and other new products developed in the 70’s and 80’s, it became easier, less expensive, safe and effective …

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Rethinking Parasite Control: Part 1

August 5, 2020September 1, 2012 by David Sauter D.V.M.

A Fresh Look at an Old Problem by Dave Sauter, DVM Widespread use of outdated de-worming practices that were developed 30 or 40 years ago is leading to the development of “super worms” resistant to currently available drugs. This is not a new revelation, but the problem is growing and …

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“On a Dark and Stormy Night…” Part 2

August 5, 2020June 1, 2012 by David Sauter D.V.M.

A Difficult Delivery and an Orphan Colt: Part 2 by Dave Sauter, DVM The foal was suffering from Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, more commonly known as “Dummy Foal” Syndrome. It refers to a condition of neurologic abnormalities that are not related to infectious, metabolic, developmental or toxic causes. In this case the …

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On a Dark and Stormy Night…

August 5, 2020May 1, 2012 by David Sauter D.V.M.

A Difficult Delivery and an Orphan Colt: Part 1 by Dave Sauter, DVM Mares seem to intentionally pick the worst, stormiest weather to deliver their foals. One such memorable delivery happened on a brutally cold, windy night many years ago. The temperature was down in the mid teens (Fahrenheit). The mare—we’ll call …

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Farm Call Etiquette

August 5, 2020November 1, 2011 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Tips to Optimize Your Horse’s Vetting Experience by Dave Sauter, DVM In keeping with the Northwest Horse Source theme for this month— Gifts—we thought it would be appropriate to create a veterinarian “wish list” of things that help us provide the best possible care when on a farm call. …

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Equine Herpes—Revisted

August 5, 2020July 1, 2011 by David Sauter D.V.M.

A Vet Talks About the Equine Outbreak By Dave Sauter, DVM This year, Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) became one of the most infamous infections in horses, both inside and outside the horse owning population. The outbreak that began with horses that attended the National Cutting Horse Association show between April …

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