Horse Health News and Education

Strangles Testing: Why Is It So Darned Complicated? 

Strangles Testing: Why Is It So Darned Complicated? 

When it comes to diagnosing strangles (Streptococcus equi subsp. equi), we can choose from four diagnostic testing methods. But why do we recommend the testing we do?  Guttural pouch lavage. This is the gold standard diagnostic for strangles testing. Strangles-causing...

Equine Veterinary Internships in Central Oregon

Equine Veterinary Internships in Central Oregon

We value education, mentorship, and collaboration and are committed to making our profession sustainable for the future. Because of this, Bend Equine Medical Center offers a robust equine veterinary internship program for new veterinarians seeking to deepen their...

Monitoring the Post-Foaling Mare

Monitoring the Post-Foaling Mare

The broodmare often takes a back seat once her foal arrives. However, a healthy mare is the key to a healthy baby. Prior to foaling, make sure your mare is in good body condition (but not overconditioned) going into foaling.

Case Study: A Goat with Bladder Stones

Case Study: A Goat with Bladder Stones

One of the most frequent medical emergencies in goats is a condition called urolithiasis, which is obstruction of the urinary tract from stones. The most common cause is over conditioning (obesity) and suboptimal diet. It is primarily a disorder of neutered male...