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Tying-up – Part 2

August 5, 2020March 1, 2013 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Part 2: Causes, Management, and Prevention by Dave Sauter, DVM This two part series is a review of the Frank Milne State of the Art lecture presented by Dr. Stephanie Valberg at the 58th annual American Association of Equine Practitioners convention held in Anaheim, California this past December. Part One …

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A Mysterious Acute Lameness – Part 2

August 5, 2020February 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Part 2: How MRI Aided Diagnosis and Treatment by James Bryant, DVM, Diplomate ACVS This is part two of our case study. Our patient is an 8-year-old Thoroughbred cross gelding used for hunter classes that came to Pilchuck with acute lameness. Evaluation, Day 2 On the second part of …

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Tying Up – Part 1

August 5, 2020February 1, 2013 by David Sauter D.V.M.

Part 1: New Research Sheds Light on a Centuries Old Condition by Dave Sauter, DVM During early December, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) held its 58th annual convention in Anaheim, California. One of the highlights of the annual meeting is the Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture, which debuted …

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The Pre-purchase Exam – Save Money and Heartache When Buying Your Next Horse

August 5, 2020January 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Owning a horse is a huge investment, even if the purchase price is cheap. Feed, training, tack, and veterinary bills add up fast, even on the healthy horse. Emotional costs can’t be underestimated either. Your veterinarian and trainer can help you choose the horse that is right …

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A Mysterious Acute Lameness – Part 1

August 5, 2020January 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

The Path to a Diagnosis by James Bryant, DVM, Diplomate ACVS Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital’s new Equine Performance Sports Medicine Institute marks the latest milestone in the hospital’s 50-year history. A dedicated facility on Pilchuck’s campus, the Institute is led by James Bryant, DVM, DACVS. Just like their human counterparts, …

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Preventing Fall and Winter Colic

August 5, 2020January 1, 2013 by Northwest Horse Source

Keys to Avoiding a Dangerous Syndrome by Gayle Ecker Fall—and even winter—is often a time of increased colic calls to veterinarians. While not all colic can be prevented, paying attention to your management of the horse can go a long way to decrease the incidence, and the suffering …

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Principles for Evaluating Hoof Health: Part 5

August 5, 2020December 1, 2012 by Mark and Karen Plumlee

Pt. 5: Ensuring Optimum Load Sharing by Mark and Karen Plumlee, Mission Farrier School Using the principles in this 5-part series will give you the basics for evaluating your horse’s hoof health. It includes: Understanding Foot Falls, Identifying Distortion, Understanding the Sole Plane, What is Breakover?, and Load Sharing …

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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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“Where There’s Smoke…”

August 5, 2020November 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

What to Do When Your Horse is Exposed to Heavy Smoke by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Last summer was devastating for much of the west because of forest fires. Not only did the fires destroy acres of forest, farmland, and homes but they also impaired air quality hundreds of miles …

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The Best Time to Feed Before Competition

August 5, 2020November 1, 2012 by Northwest Horse Source

Getting the Most from Your Performance Horse by Joe Pagan, Ph.D. One of the most common questions asked about feeding the performance horse is when to feed before a competition. Theoretically, feeding should be timed so that all of the nutrients from a meal have been digested, absorbed, and …

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