Rogers Veterinary Service

10/06/2026

Are you and your horses ready for fall?

🍂 Crisp mornings are a sure sign that fall is here, and it's time to start checking items off your horse care to-do list! 🍂

Our Fall Care Checklist covers some of the essentials, and here's a little more on why each one matters:

💉 Fall vaccinations: Vaccine recommendations vary by location and individual horse, so talk with your veterinarian about what your horse needs this season.

🪱 Parasite control: Parasite risks and the best deworming approach differ depending on where you live. Your veterinarian can help you design a program that fits your horse and your region.

⚖️ Evaluate body condition: Thick winter coats can hide weight changes, so use your hands as well as your eyes. Assess condition now so you can plan any changes to your winter feeding program ahead of time.

🦷 Dental care: Good teeth help your horse chew and make the most of forage, which becomes even more important when pasture quality drops. Regular exams with your veterinarian are key.

🩹 Check your first aid kit: Replace anything expired, restock supplies you've used, and make sure your veterinarian's number is easy to find. A routine check now means you're ready when you need it.

❄️ Colic prevention: Cold weather can change how much your horse drinks and eats. Watch closely for changes in appetite and water intake, and call your veterinarian if something seems off.

And the to-do list doesn't end there! Don't forget to:

🧥 Repair and waterproof your horse's rugs: Fix tears, replace worn straps, and re-waterproof now so they're ready before the first cold, wet day.

🌾 Secure and store your hay properly: Keep it dry, covered, and off the ground with good airflow to help prevent mold and spoilage.

🏠 Assess your shelters for safety and soundness: Look for loose boards, protruding nails, roof leaks, and drainage trouble spots so your horses stay protected all winter long.

Not sure where to start? Your veterinarian can help you build a fall care plan tailored to your horse. 🩺

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09/11/2026

5 Days Left to Submit Photos For the Contest! -

The Rogers Veterinary Service team will be creating a calendar for the 2027 year and we would love to use pictures of your animals!

09/11/2026

A friendly reminder that the deadline to submit your photos for the 2027 Rogers Veterinary Service Calendar Contest is this Sunday, Sept. 13, at 11:59 p.m. We are looking for your best horizontally-shaped (landscape mode) pictures of dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas and alpacas for calendar consideration. The focus of the photos should be on the animals, not people. All photos must be submitted to https://pollunit.com/polls/qN0Lf3w03AO4QJNWz-Suyg and more information can be found at that link. Judging starts next week, and we look forward to seeing your photos!

The Rogers Veterinary Service team will be creating a calendar for the 2027 year and we would love to use pictures of your pets.Submissions open: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 at 8 a.m.Submissions close: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.Rules:Submitter must be a current clientPhotos must be taken by the....

09/02/2026

In case you missed it, Rogers Veterinary Service is planning to publish a 2027 wall calendar, and we'd love to see photo submissions of your pets and livestock for calendar consideration. Please carefully read the flyer below for rules and directions. All photos must be submitted to https://pollunit.com/polls/qN0Lf3w03AO4QJNWz-Suyg

08/27/2026

Rogers Veterinary Service wishes all of our clients competing in 4-H, FFA and Open Class events at this year's Oregon State Fair the best of luck. The 2026 Oregon State Fair opens Friday, Aug. 28, and runs through Monday, Sept. 7, at the state fairgrounds, located at 2330 17th St. NE in Salem. For more information: www.oregonstatefair.org.

08/25/2026

In case you haven't heard, Rogers Veterinary Service has a new website! Be sure to check out the revamped RVS website at www.rogersvetservice.com. You'll find details about the services we provide, body condition charts, information on disaster preparedness, quality of life resources, a link to pay invoices, and much more. A big "thank you" to Tomena and Logan Miller with Cascade Online Design for all of their work on the new website. Let us know what you think of the revamped RVS website in the Comments section.

Rogers Veterinary Service is a fully mobile mixed-animal veterinary practice serving horses, cattle, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, and more throughout Oregon's mid-Willamette Valley.

08/21/2026

RVS 2027 Calendar Photo Submission Contest and Updated Webpage

08/04/2026

If you haven't heard, it's going to be hot! Temperatures during the next four to five days are expected to be in the mid-90s, with the Corvallis, Albany, Philomath and Eugene areas possibly reaching 100 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday. Our recent seasonal weather has been great for our dogs and cats, but with this week's heatwave don't forget to exercise caution with your pets. The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association offers the following tips:

08/04/2026

Good luck from Rogers Veterinary Service to all of our clients participating in 4-H, FFA, and Open Class competitions at the 2026 Polk County Fair. The fair runs Aug. 5-8 (Wednesday-Saturday) at the Polk County Fairgrounds & Event Center on Highway 99W in Rickreall. The Polk County Livestock Association's Youth Livestock Auction is Saturday, Aug. 8, starting at 10 a.m. in the Outdoor Show Arena.

07/28/2026

Rogers Veterinary Service wishes all of our clients participating in 4-H and Open Class divisions at this week's Benton County Fair & Rodeo the best of luck. This year's fair runs Wednesday (July 29) through Saturday (August 1) at the Benton County Fairgrounds, located at the corner of Southwest 53rd Street and Reservoir Avenue in Corvallis. The annual Lee Allen Memorial Youth Livestock Market Auction takes place Saturday, starting at 3 p.m. It's time for "Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights" here in Benton County!