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“Doc, My Horse Has A Big Swollen Chest...”

Pigeon Fever, also known as Dryland Distemper, is a bacterial disease caused by Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis.

Pigeon Fever

California is particularly well known for having a high incidence of this disease, especially during the late summer and early fall.

Equine Colic: What to Expect

It is important to have a knowledge of what colic is, some of its causes and potential ways to minimize its occurrence.

Colic in Horses: What You Should Know

The word “colic” comes from the Greeks and means “abdominal pain”. Horses are notorious for colic and are predisposed to it...

A Brief Review of EHV-1 Neurological Disease: EHV-1 Myeloencephalopathy

Equine herpesviruses (EHV) are found in the majority of horses. Most horses have been exposed to the virus...

Enteroliths: A Rock and a Hard Place

Commonly referred to as stones, enteroliths are composed of struvite crystals which coalesce around some central object like a pebble or a s

What Does It Mean to Be a Specialist?

To best serve your horse's needs, Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics provide veterinarians board certified in multiple different specialties

Ultrasound: An Invaluable Tool In Equine Medicine

It is now possible to identify subtle injuries and to image parts of the horse that before now could not be seen.

AAEP Vaccination Guidelines

These guidelines are intended to be a reference for veterinarians who utilize vaccines in their respective practices.

The Great Vaccination Debate

Annual vaccinations are a large part of our preventative health strategy. Should you vaccinate your horse or not?

Silicosis: A Tragic Irreversible Lung Condition in Horses

Commonly known as ‘chalk rock’, this dusty rock form can cause an irreversible lung condition known as silicosis.

Factors Associated with Survival in 148 Recumbent Horses

Duration of clinical signs, response to treatment and use of a sling are associated with survival to hospital discharge of recumbent horses.

Hemorrhage and Blood Loss-induced Anemia Associated with Acquired Coagulation Factor VIII Inhibitor

A 23-year-old TB mare was evaluated because of a coagulopathy causing hemoperitoneum, hematomas, and signs of blood loss–induced anemia.