by Rachel Macdonald | Aug 17, 2026 | REHABILITATION, SPORTS MEDICINE
For equine athletes, returning to competition after surgery takes more than time. It requires a carefully managed combination of veterinary care, rehabilitation, conditioning, and a team committed to helping the horse regain the strength and confidence needed to...
by Rachel Macdonald | Jun 8, 2026 | Blog
Four confirmed cases in Texas in less than one week. Here’s an accurate, calm, and actionable guide for Texas horse owners. Updated June 8, 2026. USDA has now confirmed four cases of New World Screwworm in Texas: two calves in Zavala County (June 3 & 5), a...
by Rachel Macdonald | Apr 29, 2026 | Blog
Benjamin R Buchanan, Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals, Navasota, TX Pigeon Fever is the common term for an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. The bacteria lives in the soil and survives best in drought conditions. The organism...
by Rachel Macdonald | Apr 15, 2026 | REPRODUCTION
Successful horse breeding requires careful planning across mare selection, proven breeding methods, and comprehensive health management. At Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals, we combine veterinary expertise with attention to mare health, stallion fertility, and...
by Rachel Macdonald | Mar 27, 2026 | Blog
At Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals, our mission has always been simple: to help people succeed by taking care of their horses. Whether that means keeping a performance horse competing at the highest level, guiding recovery from injury, supporting breeding programs, or...
