Navan Veterinary Services

12/21/2025

Wishing all our friends and clients a wonderful Christmas and A very very Happy New Year.

Here are the hours the clinic is open over the holidays. Of course there is always a vet on call 24/7.

December 22 and 23 7:30 - 5:00

December 24 7:30 - 12:00
December 25 and 26 - Closed

December 29 and 30 7:30 - 5:00

December 31 7:30 - 12:00
January 1 - Closed
January 2 - 7:30 - 5:00

09/21/2025

09/05/2025

OLD MEDICATION AND PESTICIDE DISPOSAL DATES

05/02/2025

Our Navan Vet phone lines went dead this afternoon and Bell is trying to fix the problem, if you have an emergency please call Rideau St Lawrence Vet Sevices and they will get hold of our vet on call. 613-925-4200

12/24/2024

OFFICE HOURS
Dec 24 7:30-12:00
Dec 25 Closed
Dec 26 Closed
Dec 27 7:30-5:00
Dec 31 7:30-12
Jan 1 Closed

12/24/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

09/20/2024

Due to the rising number of Eastern Equine Encephalitis cases this year in Eastern Ontario, OMAFRA has advised that we enhance our protection against EEE, therefore customize our vaccine protocol to better defend the changing viral load in our region. This new recommendation applies to foals and young horses under 3 years of age, horses over 20 years of age, or those with underlying medical conditions that may affect the immune system.

The new recommendation is to vaccinate all foals against EEE/WEE/Tetanus/WNV at 3 months of age, booster 1 month later and again at 6 months of age, and then every 6 months until they are 3 years old. Older or immune compromised horses should receive a booster every 6 months. Horses that are unvaccinated or who have not been vaccinated in the past 12 months should be vaccinated as soon as possible. This includes pregnant mares.

NOTE: This is primarily a disease of unvaccinated or poorly vaccinated horses.

Please contact us at 613-835-2646 to confirm your horse's vaccination status, or if you have any questions.

08/19/2024

Eastern Equine Encephalitis

We would like to provide a notice to our clients that in recent days there have been several horses diagnosed with EEE in the Ottawa area and several suspect cases that are awaiting testing results.

EEE is a virus spread by mosquitoes that causes encephalomyelitis (swelling of the brain and spinal cord) resulting in severe neurologic disease that is fatal in 90% of cases. Cases usually occur in the late summer or early fall. Infected horses are not contagious to other horses or humans.

The EEE vaccine is the most effective way to protect your horse from the disease and it is still extremely rare for a properly vaccinated horse to develop it. Proper vaccination includes initial boosters 3-6 weeks later when receiving the vaccine for the first time and timely re-vaccination every 12 months. We are recommending that all horses be routinely vaccinated for EEE.

Healthy horses that have received proper routine vaccination do not require a booster at this time, however those that may be at high risk (less than 3 years old, more than 20 years old, or those that are immune compromised) may benefit from a booster 6 months from their last vaccine.

Foals that are over 4-6 months old, or who have been recently weaned, should begin their initial vaccine series promptly. They should also receive a booster vaccine 6 months later or in spring of next year (whichever occurs first) ahead of the mosquito season.

Pregnant mares who are routinely vaccinated every 12 months should receive the routine pre-foaling vaccines 4-6 weeks from their due date. If they are unvaccinated or their vaccine history is unknown, it is recommended to begin the initial vaccine series immediately and booster again 4-6 weeks before foaling.

Please contact our office if you would like to confirm your horse's vaccine status or set up an appointment to have them vaccinated.

For further information on EEE in horses please consult this factsheet. For information on EEE in humans, please consult Public Health or your healthcare provider.

03/28/2024

In the Ottawa area April 11th? Join us for a FREE workshop on raising Small Flock Poultry! 🐔🌟

Hear from experts and enhance your poultry raising skills! This FREE in person event features insights from OMAFRA Poultry Specialist, and feed professionals. Complete a workbook assessment to gain practical insights and get your poultry questions answered! Whether you’re an experienced flock owner or you're just starting out, this event is for you!

Key Takeaways:
- Practical biosecurity improvements
- Insights on HPAI & bird health
- Nutrition and housing tips
- Discover the Small Flock Ontario Hub and resources
- Learn how to find local vets

🗓️ Date: April 11th, 2024
🕖 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm *Doors open at 6:30
🏡 Location: Sarsfield Community Centre
📍 Address: 3585 Sarsfield Rd, Sarsfield, Ontario, K0A 3E0
Register here: https://bit.ly/3TIFeqQ

Presented by Small Flock Ontario in collaboration with Navan Veterinary Services

03/08/2024

Celebrating these amazing women of Navan Veterinary Services today

02/06/2024

AgScape
On Tuesday, February 13 at 1:30 p.m. EST, celebrate the upcoming Canada's Agriculture Day and take your K-8 students on a free Virtual Field Trip to learn about Canada's rich history of dairy farming. From the comfort of your classroom, you and your students will have the opportunity to:

- Explore Gay Lea Dairy Heritage Museum in Aylmer, Ontario
- Discover the evolution of dairy farming in Canada
- Ask questions and participate in discussions in real-time

All registrants will receive a digital Dairy Activity Kit that includes various engaging educational activities your students can enjoy as they explore the exciting world of dairy.

Sign up for this free Virtual Field Trip today and give your students a memorable learning experience!

https://agscape.ca/virtual-field-trip-dairy-museum.php?fbclid=IwAR2cehKGYrXdOu9Jfdh-3VzX_61bU4u24bbvY65NyOZwx_l06eMZo9C4pLA