Conditioning a Horse After an Injury: A Practical Guide
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Reconditioning a horse after an injury is a delicate process that requires patience, careful planning, and a focus on gradual...
Drs. Luedke
Feb 3, 20232 min read
What are the first signs of Cushing's disease (PPID)?
PPID, also known as equine Cushing's disease, is a condition that affects many older horses. It's caused by a hormonal imbalance in the...
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Drs. Luedke
Feb 3, 20232 min read
My horse has a hoof abscess; what should I do?
A foot abscess in horses can be a painful and uncomfortable condition that can impact the horse's ability to perform. The condition...
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Drs. Luedke
Feb 3, 20232 min read
Tips for foaling out your mare
Foaling is the process of giving birth to a foal and is a special time for any horse owner. Whether you are an experienced breeder or a...
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Drs. Luedke
Dec 17, 20222 min read
What to do about Scratches in horses?
Scratches, also known as pastern dermatitis, is a common skin condition that affects horses. It is characterized by red, inflamed skin on...
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Drs. Luedke
Dec 17, 20221 min read
Laminitis in horses; what is the best treatment?
Laminitis is a serious condition that affects the hooves of horses and other equines. It is caused by inflammation of the laminae, the...
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Drs. Luedke
Nov 15, 20212 min read
Horse lameness; a puzzling issue
Have you ever had a horse that has a difficult or complicated lameness? Evaluating them to figure out what region is causing the pain...
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Drs. Luedke
Aug 18, 20203 min read
Why is my horse so itchy?
The last few weeks have been brutal with respect to allergies; both humans and horses! Hives, swollen eyes, tail rubbing... you name it!...
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Drs. Luedke
Jul 4, 20204 min read
Should I have my horse scoped or treat instead?
It's a fair question; why put my horse through an 18 hour fasting period and pay to have him scoped for gastric ulcers when I can buy...
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Drs. Luedke
Sep 20, 20194 min read
Why is wound healing so slow???
Sometimes we have to search to find a relevant topic to write about in the blog. This month it is a no- brainer; the stars have been...
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Drs. Luedke
May 8, 20193 min read
What horse calming supplement should I use?
I hear this question several times a week, so I thought I would expand on the subject! Whether your horse is on rest with hand walking,...
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Drs. Luedke
Feb 27, 20193 min read
I think I want to breed my mare, now what?
As the hint of warmer weather starts spreading across the state and you look out into the pasture to see your mare enjoying the grass and...
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Drs. Luedke
Jan 31, 20192 min read
Insights on wellness bloodwork
In equine medicine, rarely do we recommend annual bloodwork be performed - which is somewhat expected to hear from your companion...
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Drs. Luedke
Jan 2, 20192 min read
Regenerative Medicine- What's the hype?
Stem cells, platelet rich plasma (PRP), Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein (IRAP), and autologous protein solution (APS or...
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Drs. Luedke
Jan 2, 20191 min read
Our Winter Newsletter
Check out our Winter Newsletter, a bit delayed on the blog post! Click here to view
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Drs. Luedke
Oct 29, 20181 min read
Fall is a great time for dental exams on your horses!
Horses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. This is...
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Drs. Luedke
Sep 7, 20181 min read
EIA positive horse in Weld County, CO!
In late August, a horse was transported from Weld County up to Wyoming without finalized EIA testing (Coggins) - the result was pending...
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Drs. Luedke
Aug 9, 20183 min read
Why taking radiographs before purchasing your next horse is valuable!
I personally know the frustration of trying to find a horse that I enjoy riding, fits my age/experience criteria, is sound on clinical...
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Drs. Luedke
Jul 11, 20182 min read
What's that bump?
Sarcoids are a common lesion in horses; in fact, they represent the majority of skin tumors found in horses. Sarcoids can occur as...
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