Johnson Family Equine Hospital

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If your horse is experiencing a life-threatening illness or injury, seek immediate veterinary care. Call ahead at (970) 297-5000, option 3 to help us prepare for your arrival.

Named after longstanding equine clients Helen and Arthur Johnson, Colorado State University’s Johnson Family Equine Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to horses. Designed with the patient and client in mind, we offer expertise in all equine specialties, all under one (180,000 square foot) roof, 24 hours a day, year round.

Part of what makes the Johnson Family Equine Hospital special is our advanced technology and equipment, which enhance our ability to diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care for your horse.

We’re here for you. The Johnson Family Equine Hospital offers outpatient appointments, emergency services, and inpatient care.

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Discover how our equine veterinary team ensures your horse receives exceptional care in the hospital, lab, or field.

Equine Veterinary Services

A world-renowned team of highly trained, board-certified specialists interpret diagnostics and perform procedures alongside residents, technicians, and students. Our specialty services frequently collaborate to diagnose and develop an individualized treatment plan for your horse.

Equine Anesthesia and Pain Management Equine Dentistry and Oral Surgery Equine Diagnostic Imaging Equine Emergency and Critical Care Equine Field Service Equine Internal Medicine Equine Ophthalmology Equine Podiatry Equine Reproduction Equine Sports Medicine Equine Surgery and Lameness
Johnson Family Equine Hospital from the outside

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Phone
(970) 297-5000, option 3
Call or complete our request form to schedule an appointment.

Email
[email protected]

Address
Johnson Family Equine Hospital
2230 Gillette Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80523
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News

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3D printing helps injured mare get a leg up

With the help of a 3D printer and some solid teamwork, clinicians at the Johnson Family Equine Hospital corrected a 2-year-old Quarter Horse mare’s angular limb deformity.

New CT scanner improves imaging options for horses

The Johnson Family Equine Hospital installed a cutting-edge Qalibra CT scanner, allowing for high-resolution, 3D imaging of horses’ head and limbs, often without the need for general anesthesia.

Veterinary Vertex: Rethinking Equine Anesthesia: The Impact of Fasting on Postoperative Care

Drs. Charlie Barton and Rachel Hector explain how their controlled randomized trial reveals that fasting horses before surgery doesn’t offer the anesthetic benefits we’ve long believed. Instead, it delays postoperative manure output, causing unnecessary stress on our equine patients.

Veterinary Vertex: Advancing Equine Health Through Neck Pain Research

In this episode of Veterinary Vertex, we discuss neck pain in horses caused by the transposition of the ventral lamina from C6 to C7. Join us as we speak with Dr. Yvette Nout-Lomas, who delves into her team’s groundbreaking research.

Spotlight on Equine Dentistry and Oral Surgery

Equine Dentistry and Oral Surgery at CSU’s Johnson Family Equine Hospital specializes in advanced dental procedures, including complex extractions under standing sedation.

CSU expands equine podiatry services, building first-of-its-kind program in the country

CSU expands its equine podiatry program and services, with an emphasis on education, clinical offerings and research.