Dakota Large Animal Clinic

10/21/2026

It’s National Veterinary Technician Week, and we would like to thank our amazing veterinary technicians for all of their compassion, dedication, and hard work.

We truly appreciate everything you do for our patients, clients, and clinic every single day. Thank you for all that you do! 💚🐾

10/16/2026

🍂🐴💉 Is your horse up to date on Flu/Rhino vaccination this fall?

Fall is a good time to review your horse’s vaccination status and make sure they are appropriately protected.

The Flu/Rhino vaccine helps protect horses against two important contagious respiratory diseases: equine influenza (Flu) and equine herpesvirus types 1 and 4 (EHV-1 and EHV-4, commonly called Rhino).

Equine Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can spread quickly between horses and commonly causes fever, coughing, nasal discharge, and decreased performance.

EHV-1 and EHV-4 can cause respiratory disease. EHV-1 can also be associated with abortion in pregnant mares and, in some cases, neurologic disease known as equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM).

Flu/Rhino vaccines are considered risk-based vaccines, meaning the vaccination schedule depends on your horse’s lifestyle and exposure risk. They are especially important for horses that:
🐴 Travel or compete; Board with other horses; Attend shows, clinics, or events; Regularly come into contact with new horses.

Not sure if your horse needs a booster? Give Dakota Large Animal Clinic a call and we can help determine the appropriate vaccination schedule for your horse.

📞 (605) 338-5558
📧 [email protected]

10/13/2026

Following up on our last post about F***l Egg Counts, we wanted to share some general adult horse deworming guidelines based on recommendations from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP).

A f***l egg count is an important tool for determining the most appropriate parasite-control plan for your horse. It can help classify adult horses as low, moderate, or high shedders and allows your veterinarian to recommend a deworming schedule based on your horse’s individual parasite burden rather than treating every horse the same way.

🐴 We recommend having a f***l egg count performed at least once a year, and ideally in both the spring and fall, to monitor parasite shedding and evaluate how well your current deworming program is working.

October is a great time to check your horse’s parasite status before heading into winter.

Bring a fresh manure sample to Dakota Large & Small Animal Clinic for a f***l egg count, and our team can help determine the most appropriate deworming plan for your horse.

📞 (605) 338-5558
📧 [email protected]

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10/05/2026

🐴 It’s time to check your horse’s parasite load!

A f***l egg count (FEC) is a simple diagnostic test that provides valuable information to help determine the most appropriate deworming schedule for your horse or herd.

Instead of deworming every horse the same way, f***l testing allows us to make more targeted decisions based on each horse’s parasite burden. This can help:
• Avoid unnecessary deworming
• Develop a more effective parasite-control program
• Reduce unnecessary treatment costs
• Help slow the development of anthelmintic resistance, an increasing concern in equine medicine

💩 Stop by DLAC with a fresh manure sample to have your horse’s f***l exam performed and get guidance on the appropriate deworming schedule.

A simple sample can provide valuable information for your horse’s parasite-control program!

Management of internal parasites is an important part of maintaining horse health. Common equine parasites include ascarids, strongyles, tapeworms, and bots, all of which can negatively impact digestion, growth, and overall well-being if not properly managed.

A f***l egg count (FEC) is a simple diagnostic test that involves microscopic examination of a fresh manure sample to determine which parasites are present and in what numbers. Results are reported as eggs per gram (EPG) of manure, providing a quantitative assessment rather than a simple positive or negative result.

F***l egg counts allow veterinarians to identify horses with higher parasite shedding and to recommend targeted deworming, rather than routine or unnecessary treatments. This approach helps avoid over-treatment, reduces the cost of parasite control, and plays a critical role in slowing the development of anthelmintic resistance, which is an increasing concern in equine medicine.

At Dakota Large Animal Clinic, we recommend f***l egg counts as part of a responsible parasite management program. In adult horses, FEC testing is typically performed in the spring and fall, with additional testing as needed. Treating horses based on f***l egg count results helps ensure that only affected horses are dewormed, preserving drug effectiveness and supporting long-term herd health.

If you have questions about f***l egg counts or parasite control for your horse, please contact Dakota Large Animal Clinic at (605) 338-5558 or [email protected]

08/29/2026

For those of you who don’t already know, after 40+ years as a veterinary technician, Marlene is retired!! Although we will miss her greatly, we are excited to see all of the fun adventures she is about to embark on!

07/01/2026

The clinic will be closed July 3rd through July 5th in observance of the holiday weekend.

We will still be available for equine emergencies for our established clients during this time.

If your pet needs medications before the closure, please call us during regular business hours today or tomorrow so we can assist you before the long weekend.

Thank you, and we hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend!

06/25/2026

Found this gem on cliff Ave. Currently at Dakota Large Animal Clinic.

05/22/2026

Our clinic will be closed on Memorial Day, but our dedicated team will remain available to address any urgent client needs. We wish you a safe holiday.

04/21/2026

When transporting horses across state lines or attending shows and events, proper documentation is required by law. This typically includes a negative Coggins test (EIA) and a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health Certificate).

Requirements can vary by state, so it is important to verify the specific regulations for your destination before traveling!

• Coggins tests are generally valid for 12 months
• Health certificates are typically valid for 30 days (depending on destination and current disease conditions)

Health certificates and Coggins documentation are now processed electronically, allowing secure sharing between veterinarians, laboratories, and state officials while improving accuracy and turnaround time.

At DLAC, we process Coggins testing in our approved in-house laboratory and expedite electronic health certificate documentation for our clients.

For questions or scheduling, please contact Dakota Large Animal Clinic at (605) 338-5558.

03/26/2026

Management of internal parasites is an important part of maintaining horse health. Common equine parasites include ascarids, strongyles, tapeworms, and bots, all of which can negatively impact digestion, growth, and overall well-being if not properly managed.

A f***l egg count (FEC) is a simple diagnostic test that involves microscopic examination of a fresh manure sample to determine which parasites are present and in what numbers. Results are reported as eggs per gram (EPG) of manure, providing a quantitative assessment rather than a simple positive or negative result.

F***l egg counts allow veterinarians to identify horses with higher parasite shedding and to recommend targeted deworming, rather than routine or unnecessary treatments. This approach helps avoid over-treatment, reduces the cost of parasite control, and plays a critical role in slowing the development of anthelmintic resistance, which is an increasing concern in equine medicine.

At Dakota Large Animal Clinic, we recommend f***l egg counts as part of a responsible parasite management program. In adult horses, FEC testing is typically performed in the spring and fall, with additional testing as needed. Treating horses based on f***l egg count results helps ensure that only affected horses are dewormed, preserving drug effectiveness and supporting long-term herd health.

If you have questions about f***l egg counts or parasite control for your horse, please contact Dakota Large Animal Clinic at (605) 338-5558 or [email protected]