Massie Equine Veterinary Clinic & Healing Center

01/20/2025

Dr. Massie finished the tongue and groove for the new clinic barn aisle today.

01/19/2025

Last week, the first human death as a result of infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, or bird flu was reported. According to the Louisiana state health agency, “The patient contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds.”

01/18/2025

Traveling with your kitty might sound stressful, but with a little preparation, it’s totally possible. https://pbxx.it/eJMb5u

01/17/2025

January - February 2025! Get in on our barn days deals. Either haul in or at your facility or farm. Invite friends!541-636-1191.

01/16/2025

Caring for a puppy is a lot of work, and it’s important to educate yourself on the care they require and prepare yourself, your loved ones, and your living space for the little ball of fluffy chaos that’s about to be unleashed. https://pbxx.it/Eo7zW6

01/15/2025

Scientific advice for senior horse care grounded in reliable research.

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01/13/2025

Start the year with SAVINGS ✨ Keep an eye on your inbox to get your horse’s fresh-start essentials for less – only at our online store! https://www.massievet.com/pharmacy

01/11/2025

Understanding pet first aid is important for every pet parent, giving you the know-how and confidence to handle all sorts of situations. https://pbxx.it/DfYP5Z

01/10/2025

Wondering when your pregnant mare might foal? Check out TheHorse.com foaling calculator!

Are you wondering when your pregnant mare will foal? Use our Mare Gestation Calculator to estimate her foaling date!

01/09/2025

🐎 Join us for the Jec Ballou Equine Fitness & Performance Clinic on May 31 - June 1, 2025, in Central Point! Learn from celebrated trainer Jec Ballou as he shares insights to help your horse reach optimal performance. Check out more details here: https://wix.to/cVzhb6f

01/05/2025

Common Stifle Pathology

Dr. Sue Dyson says common conditions causing lameness in the stifle of horses include:
• Osteoarthritis (OA) of the femorotibial joint, with the medial compartment affected more commonly than the lateral;
• Meniscal injury either with or without simultaneous injury of the cranial or caudal (toward the tail) meniscal ligaments;
• Upward fixation/delayed release of the patella, occurring more often in young rather than mature horses; and
• Chronic osteochondrosis of the femoropatellar joint, more often in the lateral rather than medial trochlea.

Ostochondrosis is a relatively common developmental abnormality characterized by a defect in cartilage and the underlying bone. Osteochondrosis. Affected joints often have effusion and can result in lameness.
“The medial femorotibial joint and related structures, such as the medial collateral ligament and medial meniscus, are most commonly injured,” says Law. “This is due to the biomechanics and loading of the limb during exercise.”

We offer the most comprehensive stifle pathology evaluation in the region. Call us to learn more: 541-636-1191.

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Learn how the parts of a horse’s stifle joint work together to enable movement and explore 4 common issues that can cause stifle dysfunction.

01/04/2025

Body condition influences everything in your horse’s life, from reproductive efficiency, to performance, to good health. By using Body Condition Scoring, you can find out what kind of shape your horse is in, and work to improve the score. Scoring focuses on critical areas of the body, based on palpable fat and visual appearance.

IDEAL SCORES
Most horses, including performance horses and growing horses, should be in a body score of 5-6. For optimum reproductive efficiency, broodmares should be a 5-7, and not allowed to lose condition such that they are below a 5 during breeding season.

Use the chart provided to keep score weekly. Horses over a condition score of 7 may be at a greater risk for developing metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance.

01/04/2025

Learn how to understand your pet's behavior and body language with veterinary technician and certified behavior consultant, Tabitha Kucera. https://pbxx.it/qSmiWV

01/03/2025

We’re here to help your pet thrive in 2025 – from wellness visits to convenient prescription refills through our online store! https://www.massievet.com/pharmacy

01/02/2025

Demonstrations and real-life examples challenge farriers to think about their approach to solving foot problems in this article by Dr. Deb Bennett.

• Almost all tensional changes in the forelimb reciprocating apparatus are brought to bear through the caudal half of the system.

• The farrier must not rely on frequency as a measure of normalcy. Common does not equate to normal.

• The optimum hoof angle is whatever angle it takes to create tensional balance in the cranial vs. caudal halves of the forelimb reciprocating system.

https://www.americanfarriers.com/articles/12218-hoof-trim-has-varied-effects-on-the-equine-forelimb?utm_source=omail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=deu&utm_content=afj&oly_enc_id=9674E5196245J5D

01/01/2025

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION! Check out our 2025 events and make a goal of increasing your equine knowledge and improving your riding and horse care with us!

We host Massie Equine Masterclasses, Equine First Aid courses, and equestrian clinics with world renowned trainers and clinicians.