Broodmare Pregnancy & Nutrition

It’s getting close to that time of year. Please review our recommendations for broodmare nutrition and health. Hoping for a healthy foaling. Nutrition Pre-breeding – a body condition score of 5.5-6.5 of 9 is ideal and represents the optimum condition score on the Henneke Scale from 1-9 if you are at the stage of preparing.. read more →

Emergencies of the Hoof

Emergencies of the Hoof –  By: Dr. Gina Tranquillo Lacerations and wounds are common emergencies for veterinarians, especially after hours, but a horse shoe stuck in the foot? Well, Dr. Tranquillo was called out the evening before Halloween on emergency to see just this. Pictures are attached, so watch your queasy stomach! A foreign body.. read more →