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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.


Factors Associated with Survival in 148 Recumbent Horses
Duration of clinical signs, response to treatment and use of a sling are associated with survival to hospital discharge of recumbent horses.


Hemorrhage and Blood Loss-induced Anemia Associated with Acquired Coagulation Factor VIII Inhibitor
A 23-year-old TB mare was evaluated because of a coagulopathy causing hemoperitoneum, hematomas, and signs of blood loss–induced anemia.


Electrophysiological Studies in American Quarter Horses with Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
Neuroaxonal dystrophy/EDM does not appear to cause clinical signs of ocular disease or functional ERG/EEG deficits in QHs.


Standing Medial Patellar Ligament Splitting to Manage Horses Exhibiting Delayed Patellar Release
This study shows that standing medial patellar ligament splitting is a successful, long-term surgical option...



