Why are my non-pregnant mare’s teats swollen – why is she lactating? There are a few reasons why a non-pregnant mare can have enlarged or swollen teats and may even have clear to white liquid that can be drawn from them: – Clover or other estrogenic plants – usually causes no problems, often comes onContinue reading “FAQ – Swollen Teats – Lactating Teats”
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FAQ – Swollen Sheath
FAQ Post: Why is my horse’s sheath swollen From: Various HVC Vets You’ve come out to the barn and found that your gelding’s sheath is swollen. There are many reasons for this. The first thing to do is to examine the sheath and ventral (bottom) abdomen. Do this safely by standing with your hip atContinue reading “FAQ – Swollen Sheath”
Sheath Cleaning: FAQ
By Dr. K (Cal Jane) Any horse that kicks will have to be sedated by a veterinarian who will then do the cleaning. The others can be cleaned via the following thorough process: stand with your hip at the shoulder of the horse and face backwards. Have a confident handler that stands behind you onContinue reading “Sheath Cleaning: FAQ”
Joint Supplements
By Dr. Daniel Grove Joint supplements are always a hot topic. Most people are concerned about the athletic performance of their horses and anything they can do to keep them going at their maximum performance level. This month I am going to discuss the most common ingredients, how they are given, and what we thinkContinue reading “Joint Supplements”
HVC Vets Perspective on Variety of Equine Subjects
By Deb Haines “Wound care” ( Dr. Madison Seaman) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/350282175413554/ Equine behavior ( Dr.Madison Seaman ) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/350282175413554/ Sometimes Difficult Finding The Answer ( Dr. Madison Seaman) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/349237265518045/ Hay Bags, Slow Feeders, and Nets (Dr.Teresa Crocker) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/324762941298811/ Importance of preventative vaccinations (Dr Timothy Miller) https://www.facebook.com/groups/277077519400687/permalink/315520328889739/
Information Needed When Posting in HVC
By Deb Haines Message to HVC members from Dr. Crocker I want to thank the vets that are trying to help out on this page. I know you all are doing it for the same reason I am- for the sake of the horses…So Humans posting about their horses: please- if you wish to continueContinue reading “Information Needed When Posting in HVC”
Studying Vet Med: what you need to know
By Deb Haines The doctors get asked a few times a month in Goat Vet Corner and in Horse Vet Corner suggestions on entering vet school, Dr. Chastine has been kind enough to provide some helpful information. M Nanette Chastine DVM …….. I taught undergraduate and was a pre-vet advisor, so hopefully I can offerContinue reading “Studying Vet Med: what you need to know”
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By Deb Haines
Common Equine Questions and Answers
By Deb Haines Internal Parasites/ Deworming Information External Parasites Vaccinations Nutrition Wounds Health and Care Illness/Ailments Hoof/leg problems Breeding /Foal/castration Colic Behavior Eyes Euthanasia This information belong to Horse Vet Corner ©
Disaster Planning, Part 1: Vet Bills
It’s an emergency. Your horse is colicking, has a bad laceration, injured its eye… it was being “AHorse”. You realize you don’t have the money for an emergency call. What do you do?Hopefully, you’re reading this BEFORE this happens and can put a plan into place.You may think, “But my vet loves horses and he/sheContinue reading “Disaster Planning, Part 1: Vet Bills”
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