

Winter Laminitis
The short days this time of year slow down horses' metabolism. In the wild, this makes total sense and helps them survive the winter...


Invisible Poison
Lately my mind keeps going back to Sept. 11, 2006. It was the first day of Virology class in the second year of vet school. We were...


Horse Vaccines: What You Need to Know
There can be a lot to keep track of when it comes to your horse’s health and vaccines can be an added stress. There seem to be numerous...


Sand Stinks But Here's What To Do About It
Although we all like to see it at the beach, sand can be a relentless problem in the equine world. Here in Wisconsin, although it may not...


Remembering Dr. Gary Johnson
I like a challenge and often agree to some crazy things before I figure out HOW I will pull them off. But this was too much. Last...


You spoke & I listened--What's NOT new or exciting with Dells Equine in 2019
Usually this time of year equine veterinarians put out a newsletter to let you know about new things going on with their practice. I...


The Scoop On Salt Blocks
All horses, regardless of their lifestyle and work level, require salt as a regular part of their diet. How much salt each individual...


The Hardest Decision We Ever Have to Make: Deciding When “It’s Time” and End of Life Planning
We often have to make life or death decisions quickly when faced with an emergency. But what about when it’s not an immediate emergency?...


Keeping Cool While Temperatures Rise
With temperatures climbing and summer in full swing, it’s important to think about ways to help keep not only ourselves, but our equine...


Don’t Let Summer Insects Endlessly Bug Your Horse!
Bug bite sensitivity can be the worst! Just as people are individuals and some of us seem to be “tastier” to insects or react more to...