Horse Water Consumption – Summer vs. Winter
A horse requires 5 -10 gallons of water a day for body systems to function correctly. This quantity is the same for ...
Sulfa Tablet Overdose In Horses
More of a good thing is always better, right? FALSE! An overdose of sulfa tablets can cause severe, even life-threatening diarrhea and ...
What is EOTRH?
EOTRH, Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption, and Hypercementosis, is a syndrome where a tooth’s roots dissolve. Most of the changes take place in ...
Mowing For the Health of Your Horse and Pasture
Producing quality forage for horses on pasture takes active planning. It should include rotational grazing, fertilization, seeding, manure management, and mowing 3-4 ...
4th of July Safety Tips and Tricks for Horses
Without fail we will see equine emergencies on July 4th. Horses become panicked and inevitably hurt themselves. By following the quick tips ...
Laminitis Triggered by Hormonal Changes
Laminitis can originate from hormonal conditions like equine metabolic syndrome (EMS), or equine Cushing’s disease. The condition occurs gradually over months or ...
Pasture Management: Mowing Tips for A Healthy Pasture
Mowing plays a large role in maintaining a healthy pasture. Here, we answer a few questions for better forage production. Should I ...
Barn Survival Tips For Thunder Storm Season
Mid-March through June is when those of us in the Midwest need to be the most prepared for high winds and strong ...
Mid-Rivers COVID-19 Statement
The risk of COVID-19 is growing, and while the doctors of Mid-Rivers Equine continue to see patients both on farm calls and ...
Giving Medication From The Right
Think about all the things we do on the left side of the horse: mount, dismount, bridle, halter lead. So, giving medication ...