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Vet Report

Don’t cut corners with essential equine care

May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021 Updated Jul 19, 2021

Hoof file — Farrier Zach Nelson uses a file on the hooves of a horse. Spring is a busy season with name horse owners eager to ride.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

Tri-State Neighbor Columnist

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This past month has been a whirlwind trying to get spring care done for our equine clients.

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Dr. Lainie Kringen-Scholtz is associate veterinarian at Twin Lakes Animal Clinic in Madison, South Dakota.

This vet report is provided in conjunction with Twin Lakes Animal Clinic and Howard Animal Clinic. Questions? Send an email to Lainie Scholtz, DVM at lainiescholtz@gmail.com, call 605-256-0123, or write 45305 SD Highway 34 Madison, SD 57042.

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