Equine

It is rather common for horses to face having skin issues but what is causing this issue can be sometimes neoplastic growths or tumors that can be rather serious.  Skin is the most common region […]

Cryptorchidism is not an issue that everyone faces but might have heard about. Horses with at least once undescended testicle have been called “rig” or “ridgling” which is still used in the horse world. This […]

The definition of equine dystocia is a very simple definition which means “difficult birth”. The simplicity of the definition does not disclose the serious and heart wrenching distress that these words create among the equine […]

Equine asthma has been known by many names over the years. It has been called, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heaves, Inflammatory Airway Disease and Recurrent Airway Obstructions (RAO). Through research it has been shown […]

This year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will look a bit different from year’s past, but for the cowboys and cowgirls that will be competing, the excitement is still there. Weatherford’s Emily Miller-Beisel is one of […]

There are four vesicular diseases that can cause illness in various livestock species. Some of the vesicular disease can cause some very serious consequences to the animal and to the industry, hence why these diseases […]

I have often said you can tell a lot about a person by the way they walk, how they carry themselves and the biggest tell-tale sign is as how they handle hard situations, which brings […]

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, or EPM as it is commonly known, is a devastating disease, and not all horse owners are fully aware of its debilitating and sometimes deadly capabilities to the horse. This disease has […]

With foaling season upon us it is important to discuss fescue grass and the negative impact it can have on late term gestation in broodmares. Fescue is commonly found in Oklahoma pastures and is known […]

What is a Coggins test, and why is it so important? Why do I need a Coggins test if I am moving my horse(s) out of state or to an event? Why is the test […]