Pierce Veterinary Services

08/26/2023

Calling all of my golfing friends!!! Support a great cause and get in a fun round

08/04/2023

Good reminder in the middle of summer, especially headed into this scorching weekend. And a fun video too

08/04/2023

Mark your calendars and come out for a good time and a good cause

You don't have to be rich to be a Philanthropist

06/17/2023

California has recently reported its first-time incursion of vesicular stomatitis (VSV) in over 50 years. Since the start of the outbreak in May, 77 VSV-affected premises have been identified (29 confirmed positive, 48 suspect).

Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease of horses, donkeys, mules, cattle, swine and New World camelids that occurs in the Western Hemisphere. The disease is named for the characteristic vesicular lesions it causes in the form of blisters, crusts and ulceration of the lips, muzzle, nose, tongue, ears, sheath, teats, and/or coronary band. The virus is transmitted by biting midges and therefore is seasonal.

Because VSV is not a common occurrence in most areas every year, reports of Vesicular Stomatitis in the media often raise questions among livestock and horse owners. Visit the Disease Communication Center's website to learn more about VSV and to find updates on current disease outbreaks: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/vesicular-stomatitis

As always, your horse doctor remains your best source of information and resources. By working closely with your equine veterinarian you can develop strategies to reduce the likelihood of a Vesicular Stomatitis outbreak at your facility or to minimize the effects should one occur.

05/25/2023

Researchers investigated how you can best protect your horses from contracting the vesicular stomatitis virus. Here’s what they found.

05/25/2023

Horse owners, please note that cases of vesicular stomatitis have recently been confirmed in horses in two Southern California counties. Vesicular stomatitis is a contagious viral disease that causes painful lesions in and around the mouth and other areas. The virus is spread by biting insects, animal-to-animal contact, and on contaminated equipment and surfaces.

Affected horses usually recover fully from this disease. However, it is highly contagious and resembles Foot and Mouth Disease (which has been eradicated in the U.S. and would have significant impacts if found). As a result, this is a reportable disease.

The best approaches to preventing vesicular stomatitis are to practice good insect and fly control, bring animals in at night to limit interactions with biting insects, separate sick animals, disinfect equipment, and limit animal movement to/from affected facilities.

If you notice any clinical signs, call your vet and have them report to the CDFA at 916-900-5002.

More information is available at:
https://ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/vesicular-stomatitis
https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/VS.html
https://aaep.org/horsehealth/vesicular-stomatitis-horses

05/25/2023

Hi everyone. We are looking at opening up our property as a full care retirement boarding facility. These would be for retired horses only. Contact me if you are looking for more information/ pricing.

02/22/2023

Thank you to everyone for your patience. We are officially off maternity leave and getting back to work. Currently we are doing morning appts. Emergency coverage will be as possible. As always, when I am not available, loomis Basin Equine will be covering. Please meet our newest assistant joining the team, Rachel.

02/13/2023

Your veterinarian needs a good look into your horse’s deep, dark mouth to perform a proper dental exam. The answer? Proper sedation.

12/24/2022

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