OCD Lesions with Mid-Rivers’ Surgeon, Richard Hartman, DVM
OCD lesions are cartilage flaps (sometimes containing bone) that develop at the end of bones near joints during a young horse’s development ...
A Day With Dr. Hoover
Not every day at the hospital is filled with emergency colic surgeries, traumatic injury, or infectious diseases. There are many days when ...
Study Indicates Head Position Affects Horse’s Stress Level
Three European universities designed a study* to evaluate the stress level of horses relative to head and neck position. In the study, ...
The Importance of Equine Dentistry
No one likes going to the dentist. From the pain of drilling to the fear of being scolded for not flossing, most ...
Equine Diastemata
Equine diastema (the plural of which is “diastemata”) is one of the most painful conditions of the horse’s mouth, making it a ...
Foaling: The Importance of Colostrum
Foals are born with little or no anti-bodies to fight off infection. A foal receives these anti-bodies through colostrum, the thick yellowish ...
Mid-Rivers’ Mobile Clinic Visits Illinois Horse Fair
Mid-Rivers Equine Centre attended the 2014 Illinois Horse Fair from March 7th-9th with our mobile clinic. The fair held demonstrations on everything ...
Foaling and the 1-2-3 Rule with Dr. Mrad
The first three hours of your foal’s life are crucial to its success, and timing is everything. Dr. Mrad at Mid-Rivers Equine ...
Confirming Influenza-A at The National Equestrian Center
Mid-Rivers Equine Centre is confirming several cases of the Influenza-A virus (NOT EHV-1) at the Hunter Jumper Show currently taking place at ...
Super huge CONGRATULATIONS to Donna Gottman and Heza’ Awesome Dancer (Danny)
In 2013, Danny was the MHSA high point and high percentage winner at 3rd level dressage, and is the AQHA national high ...