Drs. Luedke
Conditioning a Horse After an Injury: A Practical Guide
Reconditioning a horse after an injury is a delicate process that requires patience, careful planning, and a focus on gradual...
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Drs. Luedke
- Feb 3, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 4 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 3 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2018
- 1 min
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, 2018
- 1 min
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, 2018
- 3 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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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