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Articles, Videos, and Links

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Equine Colic: Risk Factors, Disease Process and Prevention

Watch this video of a presentation on equine colic by Dr. Danica Wolkowski of Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics.

Control of Estrus in Mares

Veterinarians are frequently called upon to help horse owners control the estrus behavior (“heat”) in mares...

Delayed Patellar Release

Horses affected with delayed patellar release (DLP) have an alteration to their hind limb movement that can affect performance.

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...

Overview of Ringbone in Horses

Degenerative joint disease/arthritis of the pastern joint, referred to as high ringbone, is a common source of lameness in horses.

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

Fractures in Horses: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

“I didn’t think you could fix a broken leg in a horse.” The truth is some you can and some you cannot.

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.

Standing Medial Patellar Ligament Splitting to Manage Horses Exhibiting Delayed Patellar Release

This study shows that standing medial patellar ligament splitting is a successful, long-term surgical option...