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 ...
What Is Vesicular Stomatitis?
Vesicular Stomatitis is a viral disease that causes blisters in the mouth and occasionally blisters to the coronet band and teats. This ...
Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) – The Cold Laser – What Is It?
Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT), or the Cold Laser, is a form of regenerative medicine. This technology uses wavelengths of light to ...
The Hunt For Hay – Tips For Finding Hay In Lean Times
We all know hay production in the Midwest is unpredictable at best, and this year is no exception. If you did not ...