The Equine Heart (Part 1): What Makes the Horse Such an Amazing Athlete?
What makes the equine heart so remarkable is its adaptability and efficiency in doing this job under different conditions.
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The Equine Heart (Part 2): Common Cardiac Disease
In this article, we will examine some of the more common cardiac problems found in horses.
“Doc, My Horse Has A Big Swollen Chest...”
Pigeon Fever, also known as Dryland Distemper, is a bacterial disease caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis.
Pigeon Fever
California is particularly well known for having a high incidence of this disease, especially during the late summer and early fall.
Advances in Lameness
There are several new therapeutic options that have become available over the last several years for arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries
Equine Colic: What to Expect
It is important to have a knowledge of what colic is, some of its causes and potential ways to minimize its occurrence.
Colic in Horses: What You Should Know
The word “colic” comes from the Greeks and means “abdominal pain”. Horses are notorious for colic and are predisposed to it...
A Mare Owner's Countdown to Breeding
It's never too soon to start thinking about next year. Planning ahead can make breeding your mare less stressful and more fruitful.
A Brief Review of EHV-1 Neurological Disease: EHV-1 Myeloencephalopathy
Equine herpesviruses (EHV) are found in the majority of horses. Most horses have been exposed to the virus...
Overview of Ringbone in Horses
Degenerative joint disease/arthritis of the pastern joint, referred to as high ringbone, is a common source of lameness in horses.
Enteroliths: A Rock and a Hard Place
Commonly referred to as stones, enteroliths are composed of struvite crystals which coalesce around some central object like a pebble or a s
Fractures in Horses: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
“I didn’t think you could fix a broken leg in a horse.” The truth is some you can and some you cannot.
Management of Wounds in Horses
Oftentimes horse owners are faced with the dilemma of examining a wound and determining whether or not a veterinarian needs to be contacted.
What Does It Mean to Be a Specialist?
To best serve your horse's needs, Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics provide veterinarians board certified in multiple different specialties
Ultrasound: An Invaluable Tool In Equine Medicine
It is now possible to identify subtle injuries and to image parts of the horse that before now could not be seen.
AAEP Vaccination Guidelines
These guidelines are intended to be a reference for veterinarians who utilize vaccines in their respective practices.
The Great Vaccination Debate
Annual vaccinations are a large part of our preventative health strategy. Should you vaccinate your horse or not?
Silicosis: A Tragic Irreversible Lung Condition in Horses
Commonly known as ‘chalk rock’, this dusty rock form can cause an irreversible lung condition known as silicosis.
Long Toes in the Hind Feet and Pain in the Gluteal Region: An Observational Study of 77 Horses
This study deals with the relationship between long toes in the hind feet and pain in the gluteal region in horses...
Pemphigus Vulgaris in a Welsh Pony Stallion: Case Report and Demonstration of Antidesmoglein Autoant
Pemphigus vulgaris is rarely diagnosed in equids and is likely to result in a poor prognosis.
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