Image used with permission by the American Association of Equine Practitioners. By Amanda Sarbry, DVM, MBA The term “choke” in horses refers to an obstruction of the esophagus, a soft muscular tube that leads to the stomach. It is a common misconception that “choking”...
How can we best manage our horses during hot weather? By Sabrina Cooper, DVM, AVCA Hot weather presents challenges for horses, especially during exercise. Avoid riding during the hottest parts of the day, as exercise elevates body temperature. And, don’t forget, both...
Meet Reggie! Reggie is a 20-year-old Warmblood gelding that presented in early February for a facial laceration. On examination at the clinic, we found he had a maxillary bone (upper jaw) fracture at the site of the laceration that had displaced into his maxillary...
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...
