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Every horse owner fears colic, and with good reason: it’s the leading cause of death in horses, aside from old age. Fortunately, a vast majority of colic cases resolve relatively quickly and [...]

Dr. Kate Baer is a 2012 graduate from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.  She completed a one-year internship with an equine referral and ambulatory practice in New [...]

Dental radiographs (Xrays) are a routine procedure for us humans at the dentist’s office, but they are also invaluable for equine dentistry. As equine dentistry has significantly advanced in [...]

Does your horse have a strange spot, scab, or discoloration on their skin? It might be a skin tumor.

Rabies is caused by a virus that infects mammals and is spread through the saliva/bites by infected animals. The virus exists in several wild animal reservoirs, most commonly bats, skunks, [...]

Microchips: an easy, indisputable way to definitively identify a horse. In situations such as evacuations due to natural disasters or horse theft, it’s easy to see how microchip identification is [...]

While the current wildfires are at some distance from us, we have not been spared from widespread smoke and poor air quality over the last few weeks. Just as poor air quality can be an irritant [...]

While summer trail riding trips and horse shows may seem like wishful thinking right now, it’s always a good idea to understand what paperwork and lab testing are commonly required when [...]

Why isn't strangles one of the essential vaccinations for horses? When should you consider having your horse vaccinated for strangles? Find out more in this month's MVS blog post.

With the variety of different feed and supplement choices available, it can be overwhelming to make decisions regarding your horse’s diet. It is important to remember that horses are grazing [...]