Case Study: Fabulous Fred’s Large Colon Impaction

Case Study: Fabulous Fred’s Large Colon Impaction

This handsome Friesian stallion was referred to BEMC, where he received aggressive fluid therapy to resolve his colic.  Fred is a 13- year-old Friesian stallion that had been experiencing mild colic signs, a reduced appetite, and very reduced manure production for two...
How to Bandage a Horse’s Injured Leg

How to Bandage a Horse’s Injured Leg

Learn how to wrap a horse’s injured leg in this short video We created the following video to help guide you in applying a bandage to your horse’s leg. In it, you will learn how to properly layer a bandage and about pitfalls to avoid. Inappropriately...
Tips for Using Hay Wisely

Tips for Using Hay Wisely

Hay is quickly becoming a very precious resource in Central Oregon this year due to reduced availability of irrigation water, fertilizer prices that have nearly doubled, and fuel prices that make running all the haying equipment and doing delivery dramatically more...
C.O. EHV-1 Update

C.O. EHV-1 Update

More than three weeks have passed since the Oregon State Veterinarian reported the last confirmed case of equine herpesvirus-1 myeloencephalopathy in the state. At this time, we are cautiously optimistic and believe it’s safe to resume normal travel and activities...
PPID (Equine Cushing’s Disease)

PPID (Equine Cushing’s Disease)

This week’s warming weather is a reminder that Summer Solstice (June 21) is around the corner! The longer days mean our Central Oregon horses should almost be done trading in their winter fuzzies for sleek summer coats. But what if your horse isn’t shedding normally?...