Vet_Gonzalo de la Peña

08/03/2025

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14/02/2025

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🚫 Firma para evitar casos como el de LUNA y proteger a los animales

07/02/2025

Huelga de veterinarios equinos.

27/01/2024

Un año más, asistiendo al congreso de Medicina Deportiva equina en el Jumping Amsterdam 2024. A ver si se me “pega” algo de conocimiento y sabiduría. 😥

06/12/2022

🩺 ¿De qué manera la tecnología Tendiboots™ es útil para los veterinarios equinos?🐴El Dr. Gonzalo de la Pena, veterinario especializado en el seguimiento de...

12/05/2022

¡Recibido el equipo completo de Ekico! Este acelerómetro y dinamómetro efectúa el análisis dinámico digital de las cuatro extremidades del caballo. Una herramienta más que complementa el examen clínico de cojeras. Primero llegaron las de las manos. Ahora está completo.

02/05/2022

Busco un veterinario equino para una sustitución temporal. Copio el enlace del anuncio que he publicado en la AVEE.

OFERTA DE EMPLEO 28-04-2022 SE BUSCA VETERINARIO EQUINO PARA CLÍNICA AMBULANTE EN IBIZA. Requisitos: Licenciado en Veterinaria con un mínimo de dos años de experiencia en clínica ambulante de équidos… VER MÁS… 18-06-2021 / PLAZA DE CIRUJAN@ EN EL HOSPITAL EQUINO DE LA ESCUELA NACIONAL D....

22/02/2022

19/02/2022

Os presento mi nueva herramienta para la evaluación de cojeras. Ekico Tendiboots es un novedoso sistema que analiza digitalmente los movimientos del caballo. Este kit es para los miembros anteriores, próximamente llegará el dispositivo para miembros posteriores. Tecnología puntera, sencilla y fácil de aplicar en el campo. Siempre a la vanguardia en Medicina Deportiva equina, siempre innovando.

07/12/2021

We were so proud to listen to the The Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture this morning presented by our founder, Professor Jean-Marie Denoix, DVM, Ph.D., Cert.ISELP, LAIA-ECVDI, DACVSMR, DECVSMR. His presentation was titled, "A Look at Lameness Through the Eyes of Functional Anatomy (and Biomechanics)."

02/11/2021

Vetting yearlings at the sales. A bit freezing in Ireland.

25/10/2021

TO BLANKET OR NOT TO BLANKET?

As temperatures are cooling, many horse owners may be wondering when it's time to start blanketing their horses, or if blanketing should be done at all. The short answer to this age-old debate is, "it depends."

While it is true that horses are naturally designed to keep warm without a blanket, the decision to blanket or not should be based on your horse's unique needs — which are determined by age and overall health, condition, shelter situation, tolerance to cold, and activity schedule (e.g., if you horse has a sleek "show coat,” has trouble keeping weight on or is an older animal, it will probably benefit from having a blanket on its back).

The catch is, once one starts blanketing, blankets must continue throughout the season. And while they are useful, blankets should be applied responsibly:
• During seasonal transitions, like from summer to fall, several blanket changes may be needed on the same day in response to day/night temperature changes.

• Always replace or remove a soaked blanket immediately — wet blankets will keep in the wetness, creating an even colder horse. This could potentially create a skin fungus problem, or even worse could cause hypothermia-induced colic. (The reverse is also true: don't put a blanket on a wet horse.)

• Finally, don’t just blanket a horse and forget about it. There can be changes happening under the blanket, like weight loss/gain, skin fungus or bacterial infections, blanket rubs, etc. Be sure to remove the blanket at least once a week for a good grooming and to check for any problems.

Consult your horse doctor today about what is best for your horse when it comes to blanketing. While there are apps out there that can help you understand what blankets to use and when, nothing can replace your veterinarian's expertise!