By Dr. Allison Hartman Let’s say it’s a balmy 16 degrees outside and you’re dressed in every article of arctic clothing Mountain Horse has to offer. You find yourself looking at your horse, stuck outside in this miserable cold, wondering if he needs a few layers of...
By Dr. Shane Baird As horse owners, biosecurity is something that we do every day – whether we consciously think about it or not. It’s also something we should be doing MORE of every day. Bio-what? Biosecurity is anything that we do to protect a...
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...
Particularly in light of the current VSV outbreak here in Colorado, we thought it a good time to remind everyone of proper disinfection and biosecurity for barns, horse farms, and hospitals. A critical component of disease prevention involves proper cleaning and...
