Great Basin Equine

07/30/2026

We are so excited to welcome back Dr. Nicholas Lani! Dr. Lani is a fifth-generation Nevadan and was born and raised in Carson City! He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University. He completed an equine internship at Pioneer Equine Hospital and a large animal internship at Iowa State University. Dr. Lani completed his equine surgery residency at Oklahoma State University and will sit for his boards in February. His professional interests include equine surgery and lameness. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Caitlin, knifemaking, blacksmithing, hunting, fishing, and riding dirtbikes. Dr. Lani will start taking appointments August 17th.

07/08/2026

Love all our farriers!!!

07/04/2026

06/15/2026

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Liam Iverson to our Great Basin Equine team. Dr. Iverson will start seeing appointments July 7th. His profession interests include sports medicine, equine reproduction, cattle herd health, and surgery.

06/08/2026

New World screwworm flies feed on animal tissues, causing extensive destruction.

06/04/2026

Video chapter information: 0:00 Opening1:37 Introduction6:08 Biology11:11 Screwworm Infestations15:40 Distribution and Current Outbreak34:38 Identification o...

06/02/2026

Did you know snakes reach their highest numbers in August and September, when their babies are born?

Snakes commonly found in the United States, like copperheads and rattlers, can cause serious injury to a horse. Equines are at the top of the list of sensitivity to snakebites, and are followed in order by sheep, cows, goats, dogs, pigs, and cats. Horses almost always get bitten on the muzzle, and the spread of the venom containing enzymes, peptides and neurotoxins can be fatal. The resultant swelling can be so extreme that the nostrils almost close and breathing can become difficult or impossible. Shock is the most common problem following snakebites and prompt treatment is necessary.

If you know or suspect that your horse has been bitten by a snake, call your veterinarian immediately. Better to have a false alarm than to play catch-up later in a crisis situation.

Talk to your horse doctor about the likelihood of snake attacks in your area and seek guidance regarding the best preventative and treatment options.

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Related resources:



"Snakebit!," written by Dr. Kenneth L. Marcella: https://aaep.org/issue/snakebit



Snakebite vaccine guidelines: https://aaep.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines/risk-based-vaccination-guidelines/snake-bite