by Badger Veterinary Hospital | Jul 11, 2019 | Badger Vet News, Blog, Horses
What is the Equitarian Initiative? Equitarian Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is to prepare volunteer veterinarians worldwide to deliver health care and education to improve the health, nutrition, productivity and welfare of horses, donkeys and...
by Badger Veterinary Hospital | Aug 31, 2018 | Blog, Horses
Which medication should you use when your horse needs pain relief? Both Bute (Phenylbutazone) and Banamine (Flunixin meglumine) are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), but they can be used for different situations. Bute is usually given for musculoskeletal...
by Badger Veterinary Hospital | Dec 11, 2017 | Horses
Several factors may be involved in causing a horse to become malnourished or in debilitated condition. While age and concurrent disease can play a role, the most common reasons for severely malnourished horses are owner ignorance and economic hardship. The...
by Badger Veterinary Hospital | Sep 12, 2017 | Cats, Dogs, Horses
In the wake of hurricanes in Texas and Florida and wildfires burning throughout the U.S., it’s a good time to ask yourself: Would you be prepared to care for my pets and animals in an emergency?We always need to be prepared to take care of our pets and animals,...
by Badger Veterinary Hospital | Aug 22, 2017 | Horses
The old adage “straight from the horse’s mouth” may seem more meaningful when you consider that a licensed practitioner can learn so much about an animal’s health by examining its mouth.A Broader Look at HealthEquine dentistry is more than just...
by Badger Veterinary Hospital | Aug 15, 2017 | Horses
The second session from the AAEP Convention I’d like to summarize was by Dr. Nathan Slovis of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute on “Emergency Neonatal Triage for Sepsis”. (My first presentation recap was on Dystocia Triage.)Foals that are ill are true...
