Cornerstone Equine Services

10/25/2025

Cool video from a rehab swimming pool.

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10/08/2025

I spent the end of last week and this past weekend at the Florida Equine Practitioners’ Promoting Excellence Symposium in Fort Lauderdale.
It was an amazing meeting, as usual, with world recognized speakers in multiple disciplines.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll try to pass on little bits of information I was able to gather.
One interesting talk changed my mind about a few things related to some horse supplements.
Dr. Frank Andrews of Louisiana State University presented work his team did on several products. They were able to measure the effectiveness of supplements like Bute-Less and Relyne GI for gastric ulcers. Bute-Less had been claimed to be harmful to the stomach lining.
For example, Non-glandular (NG) EGUS and severity gastric ulcer scores were significantly lower in the Relyne GI supplement treated group on days 28 and 35, compared to controls.
The other study involved the primary component of Bute-Less, where they measured blood levels of the components as well as comfort levels and stomach health. After 30 days, a significant number of horses did have decreased lameness without ill effect on the stomach.
Unfortunately, not all supplements go through scientific studies, and none are regulated.
More to come.

Photo from Dr. Frank Andrews, LSU.

10/05/2025

I'm sensing a new opportunity.... there's $$$ in breeding/training drug sniffing dogs, so.......

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10/02/2025

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IT'S MYTHBUSTERS TIME! 🔎

As we know, our equine companions can be quite accident-prone. Injuries can vary in severity from small surface cuts that can be managed at home to deep wounds that require sutures that should be addressed by your veterinarian.

As a horse owner, it's inevitable that your equine will sustain several less severe wounds throughout the course of its life, and you may be tempted to clean these wounds with products such as hydrogen peroxide in an effort to prevent infection. However, hydrogen peroxide may cause more harm than good to the healing process.

The truth is that hydrogen peroxide is much too aggressive and toxic to the fibroblasts and other healthy cells that aid in wound healing. Therefore, the use of hydrogen peroxide can actually delay wound healing. In addition, its use can be quite painful when being applied to the wound site.

Instead, it's important to use an isotonic solution (similar in pH to the fluids of the body). Ideally this solution will be warmed to limit the amount of constriction of the blood vessels. If you're in a bind and the wound is grossly contaminated, clean tap water is acceptable to clean the injury site but be sure to use gentle water pressure.

Overall, be sure to approach wound care and cleaning with caution so that you do not unintentionally worsen the injury or slow the healing process. Avoid using hydrogen peroxide, concentrated antiseptics like Betadine or chlorhexidine that have not yet been diluted, or high pressure when applying water or cleansing agents.

If you have questions or concerns about wound care or are unsure if a wound needs veterinary intervention, contact your veterinarian.

09/14/2025

Don't hold your breath waiting for this to be applicable to horses, but the potential for humans that work on them is pretty cool.

Researchers created a special glue gun that can 3D print a bone-like substance for fracture repair during surgery and have tested it in early experiments.

09/07/2025

09/05/2025

H/T to Dr. Susan Stidham

08/23/2025

Hat tip to Dr. Susan Stidham.

08/23/2025

It's been long enough that there aren't many current patients that connect back to the triple crown winner.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 22, 2025) — Ron Turcotte, best known as the jockey for 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat, and a beloved figure in the Thoroughbred

08/02/2025

As a head's up to our clients, Patti's dad passed away this morning, and we'll be closed next week.

As usual, if you have an emergency, or need a consultation, call the University of Wisconsin Teaching Hospital at 800-386-8684. Depending on your location, they'll be able to find a practice in your area that can help.

You can still leave messages at 715-362-6333, and we'll be able to check them periodically.

Thank you for your understanding.

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