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Many owners believe young horses don't need dental exams or floats as often as older horses, but young horses' teeth are actually changing rapidly until they are around 6 years of age, and there [...]

It's hard to believe it amid the wintery weather we're having, but spring is almost here. And with spring comes a spring appointment with your vet. Read our blog posting for a run-down on all the [...]

A common syndrome affecting senior horses, EOTRH can go unnoticed for months or even years. Could your horse have it? Find out more about EOTRH in our January Blog Posting.

Most of us feed grain or pelleted feed to our horses, but are we doing it because they need it, or out of habit?

Ever wonder what the difference is between Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Equine Cushing's Disease? The symptoms can be similar, but a correct diagnosis means proper management of symptoms.

Particularly in light of the current VSV outbreak here in Colorado, we thought it a good time to remind everyone of proper disinfection and biosecurity for barns, horse farms, and hospitals. A [...]

In light of the VSV outbreak, several of you have been asking about the health credential requirements for horses going to the Colorado State Fair. We've attached the PDF from the Colorado State [...]

We've been receiving many, many questions here at MVS about Vesicular Stomatits (VS) and the current situation here in Colorado regarding cases of VS. The state vet's office emailed us some [...]

Is your horse refusing to pick up one or both leads, or showing general stiffness under saddle? It could be hind-end lameness. Read on to learn about several conditions that affect the stifle, [...]

Everyone is familiar with preventative medicine.  From vaccinations, to dental care, to eating right, preventative medicine applies to humans, as well as to our equine friends.  However, one area [...]