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Lunch from the Lawn Mower

August 5, 2020June 1, 2012 by Eleanor Blazer

Are Grass Clippings Good for Your Horse? by Eleanor Blazer You might think feeding lawn clippings to horses makes sense. After all horses are designed to eat grass, but think again. The sensitive equine digestive system does not tolerate change. Anytime you introduce new feed to a horse it must be …

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Tendon and Ligament Injuries

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

From Prevention to Prognosis by Michelle Delco, DVM, DACVS Tendon and ligament injuries are common causes of equine lameness, responsible for up to 30 percent of lameness in athletic horses by some estimates. With the changing of the seasons, following is some timely information on preventing tendon and ligament …

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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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Equine Castration

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

Turning Your Colt or Stallion into a Gelding by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Castration, or the surgical removal of the testicles, is one of the most common procedures performed in veterinary surgery. The common reasons for castration in the horse are for behavior modification and population control. Horses that are …

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Diatomaceous Earth and Parasite Control

August 5, 2020April 1, 2012 by Eleanor Blazer

Are there Beneficial Skeletons in Your Barn? by Eleanor Blazer Skeletal remains found in horse barn! In many barns across the country skeletal remains of ancient microscopic single celled algae called diatoms may be found. When entering a barn that is known to harbor diatoms, the best place to find …

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The First 24 Hours

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

What to Look for After Your Mare Foals by Brandi Holohan, DVM This is the day; you have waited 11 long months and your mare has delivered her foal. It took about 20 to 30 minutes from her water breaking to her delivering the foal. It is generally advised …

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Equine Vaccinations

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

Basic Guidelines for Horses at Home and on the Road by Alexandra Abramson-Mooney, DVM, Ragan Garrett, DVM and Crystal Williams, DVM A good immunization program is a critical component of an equine health maintenance program and is essential to responsible horse ownership. Updated strategies for vaccinating horses are maintained …

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Hoof Abscesses

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

Diagnosing and Treating a Common Ailment by R. Paul Schwab, DVM Most horse owners will eventually deal with an abscess in their horse’s hoof. The common scenario is sudden, non-weight bearing lameness in one of the legs. Hoof abscess pain is so severe that many people think that their horse has …

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Hock Health

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

The Care and Keeping of this Important Joint by Paul Schwab, D.V. M. Most horses at some time in their life will develop some amount of arthritis in one or more joints. The hock is one of the more common locations for arthritis. The hock in the horse is basically the …

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Yearly Wellness Exams and the Senior Horse

August 5, 2020December 1, 2011 by Northwest Horse Source

Ensuring a Long and Happy Life for Your Equine Companion By: Jennifer Miller, DVM, IVCA Everyone knows how important it is to get yearly wellness exams by an MD, dentist, and ophthalmologist. It is just as important for your horse to receive regular wellness exams from your veterinarian to …

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