by Danielle Bercier DVM CCRP | Jul 28, 2016 | Equine Medicine News
A friend reminded me yesterday that I never addressed the tale of the two pastures! That’s what happens when work gets in the way! So here goes: Most of us do not have perfect pastures seeded every year with correct fertilizer, amendments,... by Danielle Bercier DVM CCRP | Jul 28, 2016 | Equine Medicine News
It’s that time of year again – foals! If you are expecting a Foal this year, there are a few things you should keep in mind, and on hand. The most obvious is to be sure you know when your mare is expected to foal. If she was artificially... by Danielle Bercier DVM CCRP | Jul 28, 2016 | Equine Medicine News
COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is much like asthma, and is a serious health condition in horses. It begins with the lungs reacting to an allergen – something the animal is allergic to. If the disease stays in the... by Danielle Bercier DVM CCRP | Jul 28, 2016 | Equine Medicine News
Do you have a pregnant mare due to foal this spring? YAY, Foaling Mares! This is my favorite time of the work year: full of broodmares and foals. In case you don’t know what to expect, I want to share some things to look for to determine... by Danielle Bercier DVM CCRP | Jul 28, 2016 | Equine Medicine News
People often call on the weekends and can’t decide if they have an emergency or not. Most large animal practices have a 24-hour emergency veterinary service. There are several small animal emergency practices nearby for those who chose to use them if their own... by Danielle Bercier DVM CCRP | Jul 28, 2016 | Equine Medicine News
If you’re a horse owner, are you aware of Corneal Ulcer Disease. Corneal ulcers are common problems in the horse world. Horses live in a naturally contaminated and dusty environment. They reach their heads into tall grasses, piles of hay, and low-hanging... by Danielle Bercier DVM CCRP | Jul 28, 2016 | Equine Medicine News
Colic in horses is a very common problem and simply means pain from the gastrointestinal tract held within the horse’s abdomen, i.e. stomach ache. Colic symptoms change as the condition worsens and evaluating the changes in the horse allow the veterinarian... by Danielle Bercier DVM CCRP | Jul 28, 2016 | Equine Medicine News
As cooler weather approaches, so does your horse’s chance of colic. A major reason for this is that horses drink less cold water when the temperature is colder. When you think about it, you probably drink less cold beverages when it’s cold outside too. As...
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