Cornell University Equine Hospital

Our Behavior Service provides consultations for equine behavioral issues such as stud-like anxiety in geldings, foal rejection, aggression (towards animals or owners), trailering problems, and stereotypies like cribbing, weaving, and head shaking. We develop customized behavior modification plans that may include environmental changes, learning theory-based programs, mental enrichment activities, and prescription medications.

Our Imaging Service provides advanced radiography for horses, including distal limb examinations in the field and full-body imaging under anesthesia. We utilize powerful x-ray units capable of capturing images of the neck, chest, proximal limbs, pelvis, and spine.

We offer ultrasound imaging for evaluating soft tissues, thoracic and abdominal structures, and musculoskeletal systems. Our advanced equipment includes Philips EPIQ5 and IU-22 systems, which provide detailed diagnostic information for a wide range of conditions.

We provide surgical removal of foreign bodies from the gastrointestinal tract and other areas, ensuring thorough diagnostic evaluation and advanced techniques for safe extraction.

Our team offers Cesarean section surgeries to address reproductive emergencies such as dystocia. We provide comprehensive pre-, intra-, and post-operative care to ensure the health of both mare and foal.

We specialize in repairing complex wounds, including those involving joints, tendons, or synovial structures. Our advanced techniques and collaborative approach with other specialists ensure optimal healing outcomes.

We provide 24/7 emergency stabilization for critically ill or injured horses, offering advanced medical and surgical treatments to diagnose and stabilize conditions such as colic, fractures, colitis, wounds, pleuropneumonia, hemorrhage, septic foals, choke, cardiovascular problems, and toxin exposure. Our team collaborates with specialists in anesthesiology, cardiology, radiology, internal medicine, surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, and dentistry to ensure comprehensive care.

We offer round-the-clock hospitalization for horses requiring intensive monitoring and care. Patients with serious conditions are admitted immediately to our facility, where they receive continuous observation by our team of board-certified specialists and residents.

Our Anesthesiology Service provides advanced pain management for horses undergoing surgical or diagnostic procedures. We offer acute pre- and post-operative care using a wide range of pharmaceutical products, locoregional blocks, epidural anesthesia, and procedural sedation to ensure perioperative comfort.

Our Imaging Service provides computed tomography (CT) scans using a Toshiba Aquilion Large-Bore 16-slice system and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a Toshiba Vantage Atlas 1.5 Tesla machine. These advanced modalities are used for detailed evaluation of the head, teeth, distal limbs, and musculoskeletal structures under general anesthesia.

We offer stem cell treatments as part of our Regenerative Therapies Service, enhancing natural healing abilities for injured tissues. Our team provides advanced diagnostic techniques and cutting-edge regenerative therapies in collaboration with anesthesiology, farrier services, imaging, and clinical nutrition specialists.

Our Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Service offers a range of rehabilitation modalities, including cryotherapy, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ECSWT), laser therapy, therapeutic exercise, and advanced biologic therapeutics. We provide comprehensive care for underperforming equine athletes through interdisciplinary evaluations.