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A picture of Hollywood the donkey

Best Foot Forward

When a rare American Mammoth Jackstock donkey became increasingly lame, her owner turned to Dr. Carl Kirker-Head for help.
A brown horse wearing a bridle

7 Facts About Strangles You Need to Know

Recognized most for its signature symptom, strangles is a bacterial infection in horses similar to strep throat in humans. Are you familiar with how to spot less-obvious symptoms, treat, and prevent its spread?
Reachel Perkins sitting on a fence holding the lead of Travis the horse.

All Hands on Deck

A full collaboration between Travis’s owner, primary care veterinarian, and Tufts Equine Center ends in a successful outcome
Bridget Hatch being licked by a horse

For the Love of Horses

Bridget Hatch planned on being a professional rider, but when a vet tech job opened at the large-animal hospital, she couldn't pass up the opportunity.
The Renaud family with their horse, Ruby.

Healing a Fractured Tibia

When a 3-week-old filly was diagnosed with a broken leg, her owners feared the worst. But new technology and veterinary expertise brought them hope.
Pippa the pony standing in front of a fence

Fixing the Plight of a Pony

When Pippa dislocated her hock in a training accident, the injury looked gruesome, but a veterinarian expert in healing fractures was optimistic she could recover.
Man riding a horse during the Equestrian events of the Tokyo Olympics

The Gold Standard

It was a dream come true for Wade Tenney, D.V.M., when he acted as a veterinary collaborator for the equestrian events at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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