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All Posts in Category: Disease Information

Grass Founder in Horses

Grass Founder by Ben J. Character, DVM Laminitis (also know as “Founder”) is a damaging condition that affects the feet of horses.  The condition can range from mild to severe, and sometimes results in the need for euthanasia.  There are many situations that can result in a foundered horse.  One type of founder is grass […]

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Fescue Toxicosis in the Mare

Fescue Toxicosis in the Mare by Ben J. Character, DVM Fescue is a cool season perennial grass that is very common in Northern Alabama.  It usually grows in clumps, and does very well from September until summer of the following year.  Because of its’ ability to grow during the cooler months, it is an important […]

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