A professional association representing equine veterinarians in the Province of Ontario.
What’s a Splint? Learn about the splint bones and surrounding anatomic structures, the common problems associated with them, and treatments to alleviate those problems.
Choose Arena Footing Carol Verbeeck gives objective information on materials used in arenas and helps you sift through tons of alternatives.
CSU Surgeon Honored for Research that Helps Horses, Humans McIlwraith received the Jacob Markowitz Award for outstanding contributions to medicine through the art, science, and technology of experimental surgery.
Thrush: That Black, Smelly, Gooey Stuff Your horse’s feet have a tough life, and the black, stinky stuff known as thrush will likely appear in them at some point. The best treatment is one that is individualized to your horse’s situation.
Symposium Showcases Ex-Racehorse Talent Trainers showed off new skills developed by former racehorses in 15-minute presentations.
What’s In a Blood Test? Are you confused by what a complete blood count/chemistry profile (CBC) is and what it tells veterinarians about your horse’s health? This step-by-step graphic will guide you through your horse’s blood test and results.
Vital Signs of Life Temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR) are the three important vital signs you must know how to check if you own or ride horses, especially during an emergency situation.
Doppler Ultrasonography for Monitoring Tendonitis in Horses Recent study results suggest that the colors displayed by Doppler ultrasonography could help veterinarians better follow the healing processes of certain conditions, like tendonitis.
Understanding Equine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis In the late stages of the disease, affected animals could have severe dehydration, ventral abdominal edema, and laminitis. Death is the consequence of cardiovascular compromise and toxemia. Case fatality rates range from 5 to 30%.
Water: The Most Important Nutrient for Horses As winter approaches, remember that providing horses with fresh clean water at an appropriate temperature helps reduce the risk of colic, maintain healthy digestion, and maintain body condition.