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Seasonal horse care from our veterinarians: hooves, mud, heat, smoke, grazing and more.
- Sep 19, 2022 Autumn and Spring Season Grazing Management in the Pacific Northwest Once again, Mother Nature has brought our summer to an end. We have started the oscillation between rain and sun western Oregon is so well known for, and the result of this phenomena is lush green…
- May 4, 2021 Allergies Equine allergies happen when the immune system overreacts in response to a substance. They can happen any time of the year as well due to different changes in the horse’s environment.
- May 4, 2021 Conditioning Your Horse After a Winter Break Conditioning your horse after a few months off can prove to be exciting for both you and your horse. Often during this comeback period your horse is more susceptible to injury. Here are several things…
- May 4, 2021 Equine Care in Extreme Temperatures With temperatures fluctuating it is important to know how to manage your horse when exercising in different weather. First thing you need to know is your TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiration).
- May 4, 2021 Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome Equine Gastric Ulcers Syndrome happens when stomach acid from the horse’s stomach splashes onto the Squamous Mucosa (see image) or the Glandular Mucosa and forms lesions within the stomach lining.…
- May 4, 2021 Equine Hoof Abscesses Hoof abscesses are a common reason one might notice a sudden lameness of their horse. Generally this sudden problem tends to arise in the spring season due to moisture and weather change. Tiny cracks…
- May 4, 2021 Equine Microchips What is microchipping? Microchipping is safe, easy and usually lasts the lifespan of the horse. A microchip is a small chip about the size of a grain etched with a unique numerical code that is placed…
- May 4, 2021 Mud Management It’s that time of year again! The rain has returned and with rain comes mud. Did you know in Oregon alone, we get approximately 44 inches of rain per year? That’s a lot of rain with the potential to…
- May 4, 2021 Potomac Horse Fever The initial fever often spikes undetected to 102 -107 degrees Fahrenheit
- May 4, 2021 Summer Brings Wildfire Concerns Summer is upon us, as is the threat of wildfires. Are you and your horse prepared? The approach of summer brings the busy to a horse barn. It is a time to go riding with friends, see the sights with…
- May 4, 2021 Summer Fly Control It's that time of year again! The flies are out and rapidly multiplying. Did you know that flies can cause many equine problems such as dermatitis, allergies, internal parasites, bacterial, viral, and…
- May 4, 2021 Sunburn and Horses What is an equine sunburn? Sunburn in horses is just like in people. It is a type of burn caused by too much exposure to the sun from harmful ultraviolet sun rays. This type of burn can create long…
- May 4, 2021 What is Osteoarthritis What is Osteoarthritis? “Your horse has arthritic changes in (insert joint here).”
- May 4, 2021 Winter Hoof Management With winter fast approaching its important to take good care of your horses’ feet while maintaining awareness of hoof changes in the winter. Hooves are prone to packing ice and snow balls making it…
- May 4, 2021 Your Horse and the Summer Heat It’s going to be a SCORCHER this weekend with temperatures expected to get around 100 degrees F. If you’re planning on doing anything with your equine companions, here are some things you should…
- Apr 19, 2021 Summer Travel with Horses I realize that all of you reading this article are seasoned travelers and most have logged many miles with your horses. So, I am not going to give you your Dad's laundry list of "check your truck…
- Nov 16, 2020 Vaccine Reactions Vaccinations are designed to provide your equine partner immunity against illnesses that are transmitted by other horses or species. Once the vaccine is injected, the body recognizes the virus and…
- Horse Dentistry and the Why's How good is your horse at hiding pain? Do they let you know when something is wrong? Some horses are very good at masking pain and will continue to work even when their mouth needs serious attention.…
