Wild Acres Veterinary

08/24/2026

Wild Acres Veterinary will be closed this week (August 24th through 28th), as Dr. Anderson and her family mourn the sudden passing of a family member. We thank you for your understanding.

05/30/2026

Come have a great meal for a great cause! Eli says it's yummy stuff!

05/30/2026

Most equine owners know that a negative Coggins test is a document required to be able to transport their animal across state lines, enter them in a competitive event, or board at someone's barn. But what does the phrase "negative Coggins test" actually mean?

A "Coggins" is a blood test that can only be performed by USDA-approved laboratories and checks for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) antibodies in the blood. Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a potentially fatal blood-borne infectious viral disease that produces a persistent infection among equids nearly worldwide. Transmission through blood transfusions or contaminated needles/syringes, surgical instruments or dental equipment is most common. The virus can also be transmitted through vectors via fly bite.

The clinical signs of disease can vary dramatically from an acute infection to an inapparent form, but what is important to know is that it produces a persistent infection. Once an animal tests positive for EIA it becomes a lifelong source of disease transmission, so the owner can only choose between quarantine for life or humane euthanasia to ensure that large outbreaks of the disease don’t occur. There is no vaccine or treatment for EIA.

Take-home message: While a Coggins test is a necessary travel document, don’t forget that it's also first and foremost a way to identify and remove EIA carriers to keep the disease under control.

To learn more about EIA, visit our website at: https://aaep.org/resource/equine-infectious-anemia/ or visit the Equine Disease Communication Center's website: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-infectious-anemia

05/23/2026

If anyone in Eagle Butte sees Charlie, please let us know! He is a Great Dane mix who is microchipped. His family is missing him.

03/11/2026

If you are in Eagle Butte, keep an eye out for Reba. She is very missed by her family

Last seen near landfill area, might of wondered to the Foxridge housing or Habitat/Elk View housing

02/15/2026

Update: Owner has been found! She is back home with her loving family. Thank you everyone for sharing and helping her get home!

Anybody know who this dog belongs to? Older female, no collar, no microchip. She was found along 65, south of the river.

12/22/2025

We here at Wild Acres Veterinary are so very thankful for all of our clients and their animals. We pray you find time for rest, even during this time of festivities and celebration. Wild Acres Veterinary is now closed for the holiday season to allow our staff time with their families. We look forward to serving you when we return January 14th

11/20/2025

We are closely watching the current outbreak of EHV that is happening in the south. We recommend traveling only if necessary. If travel must happen, we recommend taking careful precautions and setting up appropriate quarantines when you return.

What is Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)?

You've probably heard it called Rhinopneumonitis, a respiratory tract disease that results in "snotty noses," but EHV is more than that. Depending on the strain, this virus can also cause abortion in broodmares, and equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) — the often-deadly neurologic form of the disease.

Because EHV is endemic in many equine populations, most mature horses have developed some immunity through repeated natural infection. However, they remain a source of infection for other susceptible horses, like weaned foals and yearlings, who usually display symptoms of the respiratory form of the disease in autumn and winter. Performance and show horses are also more vulnerable to the disease, as they commingle with unfamiliar equines in close quarters while under stress from travel and competition.

Proper biosecurity protocols can help reduce EHV outbreaks and other disease transmission. A variety of vaccines are also available for protection against both the respiratory and abortive form of the disease, but there is no equine licensed vaccine at this time that has a label claim for protection against the neurologic form (EHM).

Consult your primary equine veterinarian to learn more about this disease and work with them to determine the optimal vaccine protocol for your horses.

You can learn more about all three forms on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website here: https://equinediseasecc.org/infectious-diseases

11/20/2025

For many of us, our pets are like family and may join us in all the upcoming holiday festivities. Some foods may be fine to share in small quantities, but some of our tasty treats can cause serious problems for our furry friends. Pet Poison Helpline is a great resource to check if you have concerns with something your pet may have eaten during the holidays.