By Dr. Shane Baird After weeks of searching, you have finally found the right horse. He’s everything you’ve ever wanted. What now? A veterinary pre-purchase exam should be the next thing on your mind! At a minimum, an active and passive exam by an equine...
We’re all familiar with the idea of acupuncture, (the process of sticking needles into specific points on the horse), but, does it work and if so, how? Why Does Acupuncture Work? The practice of acupuncture began around 100 BC in China. Practitioners recognized that...
By Dr. Allison Hartman Whether in the show ring or over dinner with horse friends, the topic of Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS, or ‘gastric ulcers’) always seems to elicit sentiments of frustration and misunderstanding. What causes these pesky ulcers and what...
This is Part 3, and the conclusion of our Colic Series. If you missed Part 1, you can read it here for a basic overview of equine GI anatomy, the difference between medical and surgical colic, and some colic causes. For what to expect financially from a colic...
This is Part 2 of our Colic Series. If you missed Part 1, you can read it here for a basic overview of equine GI anatomy, the difference between medical and surgical colic, and some colic causes. Today, we’ll be talking about planning for colic, costs of colic...
