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Wednesday Wisdom Trivia Answer: A radiograph may fail to detect a foreign body in tissue if it is made of wood. 2 CommentsComment on Facebook
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What is the difference between Strangles and Bastard Strangles?
Drop your answer in the comments and check back tomorrow for the explanation.
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Why? Wood is often radiolucent, meaning it may blend into soft tissue on X-rays rather than standing out clearly. So even when a horse has pain, swelling, drainage, or a wound that just will not heal, the radiographs can appear unrevealing.
That is where ultrasound becomes especially helpful. Wooden foreign bodies often produce ultrasound changes that make them easier to detect and localize, helping veterinarians identify what lies beneath the surface and guide the next step in treatment.
Take Away: A “normal” X-ray does not always mean nothing is there.
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When might a radiograph (X-ray) fail to reveal a foreign body hidden in soft tissue?
Not every foreign body shows up clearly on an X-ray, which is why some wounds need a little more investigation. Tiny penetrating injuries can turn into bigger problems when the material becomes embedded in the tissue and continues to cause irritation, swelling, drainage, or infection.
Drop your guess below and check back tomorrow for the answer. 👇
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When pastures start greening up, it is easy to think your horse is ready to head back out full-time. But rich spring grass can be a major dietary change, and too much too soon can lead to serious problems. A sudden return to lush pasture may increase the risk of: ��
▪ Laminitis
▪ Equine Metabolic Syndrome complications
▪ Colic
▪ Diarrhea
▪ Other digestive upset
The safest approach is to ease into spring grazing slowly.
A simple starter schedule looks like this:
▪ Days 1-3: 15 to 20 minutes of grazing per day
▪ Day 4-7: 30 to 45 minutes per day
▪ Week 2+: Increase grazing time by 15 min a day until you reach your goal time.
How much pasture a horse can safely have depends on the individual horse, their metabolism, body condition, and history.
MUZZLES: Some horses need a little extra help managing spring grass. A grazing muzzle can be a smart tool for easy keepers or horses with metabolic concerns because it helps slow intake while still allowing turnout and movement. A track system can also be helpful, especially for horses that need more exercise and less unrestricted grazing.
DRY LOTS: Dry lots are another important option, especially in the spring. They allow horses to have turnout, movement, and time outside without the health risks that come with a rich pasture. For horses with a history of laminitis, EMS, insulin resistance, or weight gain issues, a dry lot can be one of the safest ways to provide daily turnout while keeping grass intake under control.��
Other Spring Turn Out Basics
A few smart spring turnout basics to transition back to lush pastures:
▪ Feed hay before turnout so your horse is not overly hungry.
▪ Avoid suddenly increasing grazing time.
▪ Watch manure consistency closely.
▪ Consider using a grazing muzzle.
▪ Monitor for soreness, heat in the feet, or tenderness.
▪ Be extra cautious with ponies, easy keepers, and horses with a laminitis history.
Spring grass may look harmless, but it is rich and can lead to laminitis, equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) issues, colic, and digestive upsets such as diarrhea in horses.A slow introduction, along with tools like grazing muzzles and dry lots, can go a long way in helping horses enjoy the season safely.
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Two rescued miniature dwarf horses walking through the clinic is, frankly, the kind of content the internet was built for. They came in tiny, trotted through like they were conducting official business, and somehow managed to have more presence than most people in a boardroom. It was adorable, slightly ridiculous, and impossible not to love.
Watch these tiny VIPs make their rounds.
👩⚕️Doctor’s Note:
While we all see theses wee ones as cute, Dwarfism in horses is not “just being small.” It is a congenital, inherited condition that affects normal growth and skeletal development. Horses with dwarfism may experience shortened limbs, jaw and head abnormalities, and other structural problems that can affect comfort, soundness, and quality of life. This is not a trait to breed for.
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