Dr. Jennifer Rice

Jennifer Rice, DVM

Jennifer Rice, DVM

VETERINARIAN

Education & Trainings

Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2017

Professional Memberships

AVMA, IVMA, AAEP

Dr. Jennifer Rice is a 2017 graduate from Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine where she specialized in Equine medicine. Since graduating she has worked in both mixed animal practice as well as equine specifically. In her free time, she can be found at horse shows competing with her quarter horse or at an agility ring having fun with her Australian shepherd. She also loves to go hiking and exploring the outdoors.

Recent Articles

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Horses
by
Jennifer Rice, DVM

What Is Eastern Equine Encephalitis? Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in horses, also called sleeping sickness, is a viral disease caused by infected mosquitoes that most often leads to neurological problems...

The 3 Best Joint Supplements for Horses
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Jennifer Rice, DVM

A horse's ability to move is essential to their everyday life. One of the best ways we can help keep a horse moving freely and comfortably is by supporting their joints with a dietary supplement. Joint...

Sweeney Shoulder in Horses
by
Jennifer Rice, DVM

What Is Sweeney Shoulder in Horses? Sweeney shoulder in horses, also called suprascapular neuropathy, is characterized by atrophy (wasting away) of the muscles of the shoulder of the horse. Sweeney shoulder...

Ringworm in Horses
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Jennifer Rice, DVM

What Is Ringworm in Horses? Ringworm, also called dermatophytosis, is one of the most common skin diseases that affects humans and animals—including horses—today. Ringworm is caused by a fungus, primarily...

Slobbers in Horses
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Jennifer Rice, DVM

What Is Slobbers in Horses? Slobbers is the most common cause of hypersalivation (excessive salivation) in horses. Horse slobbers is caused by a fungus called Rhizoctonia leguminicola, which is commonly...

How To Introduce Your Horse to Grass
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Jennifer Rice, DVM

While a horse's digestive tract is built for a horse out on pasture all day grazing, this is not always best for their health or realistic in today’s domestic horses. There are health conditions that can...