by petere | Nov 10, 2014 | Common Questions
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a potentially fatal disease that threatens the world’s horse, donkey and mule populations. The virus that causes EIA reproduces in the white blood cells that circulate throughout the body. The immune system, via antibodies, may attack...
by petere | Nov 10, 2014 | Common Questions
Whether a horse is purchased for personal or business reasons, ownership represents a significant investment of time, money and resources. While no one likes to think about the potential for tragedy, horses seem to be prone to illness, accidents and injury. Should...
by petere | Nov 10, 2014 | Common Questions
Internal parasites are silent killers. They can cause extensive internal damage, and you may not even realize your horses are heavily infected. At the very least, parasites can lower resistance, rob the horse of valuable nutrients, and cause gastrointestinal...
by petere | Nov 4, 2014 | Equine Health
Sand colic in horses or otherwise known as sand accumulation in the colon is one of the most frequent diseases that FVSC responds too. It is one on the most preventable diseases in our practice. In almost all instances this problem is a management problem and with...
by petere | Oct 21, 2014 | Equine Health
For many of us, January means the start of breeding season. You’ve found the perfect stallion to cross on your mare – he’s gorgeous, he has an amazing pedigree and he’s a world champion. Not only that, he’s quiet and kind. The stud fee seems reasonable, and you...
