Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals - Navasota

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Navasota | Cypress | Arizona | Waco | San Antonio
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Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals was founded in 1987 by Dr. “T-Bone” Buchanan. His dedication and love for the equine industry has led the practice to develop multiple facilities across Texas, including Navasota, Salado and Cypress. As one of the largest practices in the state of Texas, our hospitals’ feature sports medicine, reproduction and alternative medicine experts along with board certificated specialists’ in internal medicine, surgery emergency and critical care.

11/09/2026

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS):
The Laminitis You Don't See Coming

Not every horse at risk for laminitis shows obvious warning signs.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome is a condition characterized by insulin dysregulation, which significantly increases a horse's risk of developing laminitis. Changes within the hoof can occur before noticeable pain or lameness develops.

What should horse owners look for?
• Easy weight gain or difficulty losing weight
• Fat deposits along the neck crest, tailhead, or shoulders
• Sensitivity when walking on hard ground
• A history of laminitis

While EMS is commonly associated with "easy keepers," not every affected horse is overweight.

Why does early detection matter?

Metabolic screening can help identify insulin dysregulation before serious complications arise. With appropriate dietary management, controlled grazing, exercise when safe, and continued monitoring, many horses with EMS can maintain a good quality of life.

The goal is to recognize the risk before laminitis becomes a painful, potentially life changing problem.

Talk with your BVEH veterinarian about whether metabolic screening is appropriate for your horse.

11/04/2026

The future of BVEH Waco remains a priority, and we are pleased to confirm that our hospital will remain open and continue providing veterinary services to the Central Texas equine community.

Beginning next week, weekly appointments will be available for outpatient care, podiatry, and dentistry.

We are also pleased to announce we will be working with Dr. Dennis Clark of Equine Performance Vets to offer additional appointment days and help support local emergency needs.

For our clients, the essentials remain the same. Your horse's medical records will remain with BVEH, and our Waco facility and phone number are not changing. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (254) 799-2444.

During this transition, BVEH Waco will not be providing after-hours emergency coverage. Dr. Clark may be available to assist with emergencies at (254) 723-9855. If he is unavailable, BVEH Navasota remains open 24/7 for emergency care.

We will continue to share updates as we work toward expanding appointment availability and emergency coverage.

We sincerely appreciate the continued trust and support of our clients and look forward to serving the horses and owners of Central Texas for years to come.

10/30/2026

Exciting news for BVEH Waco!

We’re thrilled to announce that our Waco location will remain open and continue providing outpatient veterinary care!

As we move into this exciting new chapter, we look forward to having Dr. Ben Buchanan and Dr. Hayden Baur providing care at our Waco location, along with welcoming new additions to our team of veterinarians and support staff!

While emergency services will not be available at this time, we remain committed to providing quality veterinary care to our clients and their horses.

Please stay tuned for more information and exciting updates as we continue to share what’s ahead for BVEH Waco!

For scheduling and appointment availability, please contact our team at 254-799-2444.

10/28/2026

The Colors of Equine Medicine | BVEH Edition

Equine medicine comes in more shades than you might think.

From the warm tones of new life to the unmistakable blues of the surgery suite, every color tells a different story.

10/26/2026

Waco Location Update!

As we head into November, we have a few updates to share with our Waco clients!

Jon and Tyler will be moving on to new opportunities, and we wish them both the very best in their next chapters. We are grateful for their time and dedication to our Waco patients and community!

Looking ahead, Dr. Ben Buchanan and Dr. Hayden Bauer, who currently serve our Navasota location, will be extending their veterinary services to Waco on select days beginning November 1, 2026.

While our appointment availability will be changing, our commitment to providing quality veterinary care remains the same. We look forward to continuing to care for our Waco patients and supporting the equine community!

For scheduling and appointment availability, please contact our team at 254-799-2444.

Thank you for your continued trust and support!

10/23/2026

National Veterinary Technician Week | Navasota

For our final spotlight of the week, we're celebrating the dedicated veterinary technicians at our Navasota hospital!

Equine medicine is a team effort, and our Navasota technicians are at the heart of so much that happens within our hospital. Their days are filled with everything from routine patient care to critical cases, and they approach each responsibility with skill, compassion, and dedication.

Antonio Cervantes, Autumn Gimenez, Morgan Wilkins, Jessica Sperber, Jenna Evans, Lyndsey McFarland, Olivia Valero, Crystal Scardino, Maddie Shaw, Kaleigh LeBlanc, Alex May, Lyndsay Vardeman, Kailey Smith, Payton Poulton, Reese Maddock, Rachel Brast, Cheyenne Hyman, Taylor Vicary, Emily Jones, Michelle Epps, Avery Hulsman, Beth Brooks, Tristan Drury, Jose Gonzales, Gabriela Langova, Rishona Loyd, Avery Wagner, Luis Baeza, Sheryl French, and Riley Wilson thank you for the hard work, long hours, and countless ways you contribute to our hospital.

As we close out National Veterinary Technician Week, we extend that same appreciation to every technician across our BVEH locations. Your work matters, and we're thankful for each of you!

10/22/2026

National Veterinary Technician Week | Waco

Today, we're recognizing Parker Pulliam and Avery Rendon from Waco!

The dedication of our veterinary technicians extends far beyond the exam room. It's found in the early mornings, long days, attention to the smallest details, and genuine care given to every patient.

Parker and Avery have each played an important role in serving our Waco clients and their horses, and we're grateful for the time, effort, and heart they've invested in our hospital.

Join us in celebrating these two and the difference they've made in our Waco community!

10/21/2026

National Veterinary Technician Week | Arizona

Today, we're heading to Arizona to recognize Julie Kellerman!

Working alongside her husband, Dr. Ted Kellerman, Julie is an important part of the team that keeps their practice running smoothly.

Veterinary medicine is truly a team effort, and we're grateful for the time, dedication, and hard work Julie contributes to the care of their patients.

Please join us in showing Julie some well-deserved appreciation this National Veterinary Technician Week!

10/20/2026

National Veterinary Technician Week | San Antonio

Behind every successful appointment, treatment, and recovery is a team working tirelessly to provide the best possible care.

Today, we're shining the spotlight on our San Antonio technicians: Amanda Voltz, Bridget Warlen, Dacee Vela, Eavan Condon, Molly Rooke, Taylor Thompson and Shelby Madrid!

Thank you for the long hours, hard work, and dedication you bring to our patients and team. Your efforts never go unnoticed!

10/19/2026

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week!

We're kicking off the week by recognizing the dedicated veterinary technicians at our Cypress location!

Meet the team: Kyle Pape, Toni Wood, Gabriela Rivera, Hannah Austin and Taylor Cromack!

From assisting with procedures and providing hands-on patient care to supporting our veterinarians and clients, these individuals play an essential role in the care we provide every day.

We are incredibly grateful for their hard work, compassion, and commitment to equine medicine.

Join us in showing our Cypress team some well-deserved appreciation!

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Navasota, TX

Telephone

+19368252197

Website

http://www.bveh.com/

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