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PUBLISHED BY EAST COAST EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICEPO BOX 91 33B KENNEDY RD, TRANQUILITY, NJ 07879 PAUL ZIMPRICH, DVM ALEX CIUFFITELLI, VMD ANDREA BUTTERFIELD, DVM A Tale of Two Alexs Have you called the office recently and heard “Alex” answer the phone thinking it is Dr. Alex? We now have TWO Alexs. Dr. Alex Ciuffitelli and…
Read MoreQuantitative Fecal Analysis
The Problem: The current deworming protocol is based on research and techniques of decades ago. At that time, it was theorized that rotating dewormers on a four, six, or eight week schedule would keep horses parasite free and reduce resistance to anthelmintics (wormers). Today, there are much more effective anthelmintics and using them with such…
Read More10 Tips for Caring for the Older Horse
Because of advances in nutrition, management and health care, horses are living longer, more useful lives. It’s not uncommon to find horses and ponies living well into their 20s and 30s. While genetics play a role in determining life span, you too, can have an impact. You may think that turning your old-timer out to…
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