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A Fresh Look at an Old Problem by Dave Sauter, DVM Widespread use of outdated de-worming practices that were developed 30 or 40 years ago is leading to the development of “super worms” resistant to currently available drugs. This is not a new revelation, but the problem is growing and …
A Difficult Delivery and an Orphan Colt: Part 2 by Dave Sauter, DVM The foal was suffering from Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, more commonly known as “Dummy Foal” Syndrome. It refers to a condition of neurologic abnormalities that are not related to infectious, metabolic, developmental or toxic causes. In this case the …
A Difficult Delivery and an Orphan Colt: Part 1 by Dave Sauter, DVM Mares seem to intentionally pick the worst, stormiest weather to deliver their foals. One such memorable delivery happened on a brutally cold, windy night many years ago. The temperature was down in the mid teens (Fahrenheit). The mare—we’ll call …
Tips to Optimize Your Horse’s Vetting Experience by Dave Sauter, DVM In keeping with the Northwest Horse Source theme for this month— Gifts—we thought it would be appropriate to create a veterinarian “wish list” of things that help us provide the best possible care when on a farm call. …
A Vet Talks About the Equine Outbreak By Dave Sauter, DVM This year, Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) became one of the most infamous infections in horses, both inside and outside the horse owning population. The outbreak that began with horses that attended the National Cutting Horse Association show between April …