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The Value of the Pre-Purchase Examination
The pre-purchase examination (PPEX) is the most in-depth evaluation of a prospect horse performed by

Horse Emergency? EquidDoc has your back!
It’s almost impossible to be a horse owner and not encounter the dreaded late-night emergency

Lumps & Bumps: To remove or not to remove?
Skin is the largest organ of the mammalian body, and in the horse, it provides

A Review on Poo: Recommendations for Equine Deworming
The days of rotational deworming every 2-3 months are, and have been, in the rear-view

New England Winter with Your Horse
Will the Farmer’s Almanac be right or wrong? New England winters seem to be different

Heard Health Matters
Llama enthusiast? Alpaca breeder? Regardless of WHY you are interested in camelids, you should be

Don’t Waste Hay this Winter – Get an Oral Exam
Most hardy New Englanders are more than prepared for winter weather, but as horses age,

Sports Medicine Part 3: Rehabilitation, Not just Stall Rest Anymore
If your horse has suffered an injury, you probably expect to hear the words “stall

Equine Sports Medicine Part 2: Beware of the soft tissue tear!
The science of equine sports medicine is relevant to any ridden or driven horse, be

Equine Sports Medicine: So Many Horses with Arthritis
Sports medicine, the treatment, and prevention of injuries related to exercise isn’t just for the

Procedure of the Lameness Exam for Horses on the Farm | EquidDoc Veterinarians
With summer comes more time in the saddle, and sometimes a greater opportunity for lameness

The Scoop on Spring Shots
Vaccination is an integral part of preventative medicine in all animals. Vaccines induce an immune