Complementary Therapies

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Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy

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Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy

Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy (VSMT) is the veterinary equivalent of human chiropractic care. involves skilled motion palpation to detect joints that are not functioning appropriately. If indicated, a VSMT practitioner will perform specific adjustments at these locations in order to improve function and mobility and reduce pain. 

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Simple At-the-Barn Exercises: Addressing Common Concerns in Equine Athletes

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Simple At-the-Barn Exercises: Addressing Common Concerns in Equine Athletes

β€œMy horse has no topline!”

When discussing a horse’s topline, we are typically looking at the visual relationship between the horse’s vertebral spinous processes and the epaxial muscles alongside the spine. These muscles function to extend the spine (picture a racehorse stretched out in a full gallop, with his hind limbs pushed out behind him and his forelimbs stretched out ahead).

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Ever heard of EOTRH or Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis? It's a painful, progressive equine dental condition. It is most commonly diagnosed in older equine patients (over 15 years of age). Initially, EOTRH is characterized
Dr. Ketover, along with fellow Wisconsin Large Animal Emergency Response board members Claire and Molly, recently spent a week at the Kentucky Horse Park. They were there to train police officers on improving healthy outcomes related to handling larg
Calling all farriers serving south-central Wisconsin!🐎 We are currently updating our farrier list and would like to include farriers who are taking on new clients. If you are a farrier with availability, please feel free to add your contact informa
Sending all the good vibes and best of luck to the 4H kids showing this weekend at the State Horse Expo! πŸ΄πŸ†πŸŽ– #4h #horsebackriding #youthhorsemanship #statehorseexpo
Having trouble getting your horse to take the Prascend tablet? Here are a few successful tips we have gathered. Please check with your veterinarian if your horse has any diet restrictions. πŸ₯•core out a hole in a carrot 🍎hide it in an apple, a fig
πŸ—“Attention Pregnant Mare Owner πŸ—“ #foal #broodmare #EquineReproduction #foal
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Labor Day Closure Notice Our office will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. We are grateful for our dedicated team and the clients and patients we serve each day. Wishing you and your family a safe and restful ho
Did You Know? Ulcers Affect Up to 90% of Racehorses and 60% of Show Horses πŸ΄πŸ’” Gastric ulcers are a man-made disease—largely brought on by how we manage horses. Stall confinement, infrequent feeding schedules, high-grain diets, and stressful
Did you know that we accept CareCredit as a convenient payment option? CareCredit offers flexible financing solutions to help make veterinary care more manageable, whether it's for a routine checkup, an emergency, or any other service. You can use i
As hay-buying season is upon us, we wanted to share a cautionary note, especially for those who have purchased hay from new sources or outside our local area this past year. Hay-related issues can arise from hay grown in other parts of the country.
With the recent flooding in our area, have you considered microchipping your horse? 🌊🌊🌊 It's an important part of modern horse management, whether for registration requirements or as a crucial safeguard in case of a disaster. #equinemicrochipping
#TriviaTuesday We have a case for you from South Dakota. What's your diagnosis? This horse is part of a herd on pasture in South Dakota, and many of the horses in the herd have short tails and abnormal hoof growth or lameness.
Have you heard of Mesotherapy❓ Mesotherapy is a pain-relieving treatment that involves multiple injections into the mesoderm, the middle layer of the skin. We use very tiny needles to administer this treatment. It's commonly used to treat neck and
🚨 Irongate Staff birthday alert 🚨 Please help us wish Lauren Miller a very happy birthday! πŸŽŠπŸŽ‚πŸŽˆ #happybirthday #birthday #equine #veterinarian
We are on the hunt for our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ calendar photos! πŸ“· We are looking for some great photos to use in the next Irongate Equine Calendar, and we want to feature our incredible patients & clients! γ€½The photos must meet the following requirem
Dr. Lauren Alderman and the Equitarian Initiative will be traveling to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Kyle, South Dakota this August for their annual trip. Dr. Alderman is currently collecting donations to bring with her to the reservation.
Sending all the good vibes and best of luck to the 4H kids showing this weekend at the @danecountyfair ! πŸ΄πŸ†πŸŽ– #4h #danecountyfair #horsebackriding #youthhorsemanship
During summer, horses spend more time in pastures, increasing their risk of slaframine toxicosis, also known as "the slobbers." This condition can be alarming if unfamiliar. Slaframine is produced by the fungus *Rhizoctonia leguminicola* (
With the hope that many of our clients are traveling to shows, county fairs & other parts of the country this year, we have provided a great reminder of the importance of Equine Biosecurity: #horseshow #equinebiosecurity #horsehealth #horsesafe
To all the hard-working farriers out there, Happy National Farriers Week! Thank you for all you do for our equids! #Farriers #EquineHoofHealth #NationalFarriersWeek #HerdCare #ThankAFarrier #horsehealth #horsehoofcare