Feb 23, 2022
The top line of horses is the muscles along the backbone from the withers to the rump. It is where the saddle or load goes onto the horse. It is an indicator of the overall athletic condition of the horse. It is often seen as a "poor" top line when the backbone (spine) is higher than the surrounding muscle.
My view of...
Feb 16, 2022
I report here on the safety and side effects of 4 different therapeutics used for specific purposes in horses. These four studies come from the 2021 AAEP meeting I attended virtually.
- Using butorphenol and detomidine in scoping TB yearlings for laryngeal function.
- Using Equioxx or Banamine to determine if there is...
Feb 9, 2022
This podcast reviews what kind of wounds occur in the horse, their particular characteristics, and how to make them heal with the best possible outcomes. In a nutshell, there are partial skin-thickness wounds and full-thickness wounds. Partial skin-thickness wounds can be bloody and will heal without much attention...
Feb 3, 2022
I am on a path of revealing how science works and why it is a well-orchestrated drama to promote an agenda. I try not to be cynical or even blind. Still, in this age of slogans such as "Follow the science," I need to define not what science is (I did this in a members-only "Rounds With Doc T") but give examples from a...