This article is written for practicing equine veterinarians and reflects specialist-level interpretation of equine foot radiographs in equine diagnostic imaging, incorporating published reference standards, clinical experience, and case-based diagnostic reasoning used in referral and field…
If you’ve been hearing the word “tariffs” lately and wondering if it’s going to ruin your business or the practice you work in, you’re not alone. Many equine veterinarians and veterinary professionals are reading the…
You’ve probably seen it dozens of times. A 7-year-old horse presents with a small hook on the distal edge of the upper corner incisor – 103 or 203. You reach for the float, maybe without…
You’ve probably seen it before. A horse with no obvious pathology, no fractures, no feed packing… and yet a cheek tooth is unexpectedly mobile. Or worse – already lost. We tend to blame the tooth….
You’ve got the horse sedated, the speculum in place, and your mirror positioned. There’s something off about the 109s. A dark, irregular patch inside the infundibulum. Is it cemental wear? A feed stain? Early caries?…
Somewhere along the way, “floating teeth” became code for “smooth them out.” I see it all the time. Perfectly flat arcades, sharp enamel points completely removed, and the veterinarian walking away thinking they’ve done the…
For decades, Galvayne’s Groove has been held up as a standard reference point for aging horses by their teeth – taught in vet schools, shared among practitioners, and repeated in textbooks without much question. But…
You’ve probably seen the news. A veterinarian caught on video.A public apology.Then silence.Then a body found in Lake Mead, USA. Most headlines will tell you what happened.Almost none are asking why. This wasn’t just one…
Floods are unpredictable, and when they strike, veterinarians are often called upon to help manage injured or stranded horses. As equine professionals, our role extends beyond treatment – we are also leaders in disaster preparedness,…
In equine veterinary medicine, few topics spark more debate than compensation. From long working hours and on-call nights to the rising cost of education, understanding equine veterinarian salary – what equine veterinarians really earn and…
As equine veterinarians, we dedicate ourselves to a profession that demands both technical expertise and emotional resilience. While salary is undeniably a critical factor in attracting and retaining talented practitioners, it’s clear that non-salary benefits…
As equine veterinarians, our days are consumed by client demands, complex cases, and the endless intricacies of practice management. In the pursuit of excellence, it’s easy to adopt a forward-focused mindset, constantly asking, What’s next?…
Equine veterinary mentorship isn’t just a nice-to-have in equine medicine – it’s a lifeline. For many new graduates stepping into this exciting yet challenging field, the guidance of a seasoned mentor can mean the difference…
As a new equine veterinary graduate, the excitement of finally stepping into your career is unparalleled. After years of intense study and dedication, you’re ready to put your hard-earned skills into practice. For many recent…
Equine dentistry plays a pivotal role in maintaining the overall health and performance of horses. As a specialized area within equine veterinary medicine, dentistry care demands a unique blend of expertise, client education, and practice…