Black, White, & Bone: Understanding Your Horse's Radiographs
Written by University of Florida veterinary student, Abby Uhrinek Radiographs, more commonly called x-rays, are an important part of your horse’s health and wellbeing. These images help us evaluate normal anatomy, especially in the limbs and head. Even more importantly, they allow us to identify disease and make informed treatment decisions. When we take radiographs, you may notice several pieces of equipment involved. One device generates the x-ray beam , which passes throu
A New Treatment Option Has Arrived: Shockwave Therapy!
Written by University of Florida veterinary student, Madison Lucke We’re excited to share that our practice has recently added shockwave therapy to our treatment options. This advanced, non-invasive therapy allows us to better support our patients who are dealing with pain, inflammation, injury, or slow-healing conditions. Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), uses focused sound waves delivered through the skin to targeted tissues. These s
The Dreaded Vaccine Reaction
Written by University of Florida veterinary student, Allison Shingleton In horses, vaccines are given intramuscularly, in the neck, once...
Spring Shots: A guide to Equine Vaccines and Propper Protection
Written by 4th year veterinary student, Kristina Fisher As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, horse owners are eager to get...
Chomping at the Bit: Why Your Horse Needs Routine Dental Care
Written by University of Florida veterinary student, Dariella Fonseca Just like humans, regular dental care for horses is important for...
“Equine Asthma: Such a Heave-y Burden to Bare”
Written by University of Florida veterinary student, Kylie Tank The later summer and fall will be here before you know it. In Florida,...
