n this episode of Equine Vet Life, Dr. Jenna talks with 4th-year Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) student Maeve Powis to talk about the highs, lows, and everything in between as she prepares to graduate…
Ollie, a 23-year-old champion hunter/jumper, has been battling a chronic sinus infection with recurring nasal discharge from his right nostril. In this episode, Dr. Jenna is joined by colleague Dr. Érica Piché. They perform…
Bringing a new foal into the world is one of the most exciting moments for any horse owner. But those first few hours after birth are also some of the most critical. In our…
Veterinary medicine is facing some big challenges. Burnout. Staffing shortages. Team culture. Communication. Retention. At the OVMA Great Ideas Conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Dr. Jenna sets out to learn what veterinary leaders believe is driving…
A brand-new life deserves a healthy start. Today, Dr. Jenna visits Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm to perform a routine newborn foal examination on Mayday, a filly born just hours earlier. From evaluating the placenta…
Can horse x-rays really predict future performance? In this episode of Equine Vet Life, Dr. Jenna visits a farm to perform a complete set of radiographs on a young horse before she begins more…
On today’s farm call, Dr. Jenna heads out to Openwood Farm for a full day of broodmare reproductive work, and yes… we find some pregnancies. From tracking estrous cycles to confirming ovulation and checking…
A routine breeding check turned into a meaningful reunion at Gemini and Paul’s farm. Years ago, Dr. Jenna treated a critically sick miniature foal suffering from sepsis. The tiny foal required emergency care, around-the-clock…
Most horse owners want to do the right thing when it comes to vaccines. But it’s not always as straightforward as it seems. In this episode of Equine Vet Life, Dr. Jenna shares what…
A young rider’s pony was having difficulty with canter leads and moments of “crankiness.” Is it behavior… or is it pain? In this episode of Equine Vet Life, Dr. Jenna Donaldson, DVM is called…