State Line Veterinary Services

03/06/2026

It’s baby season! Enjoy these adorable pictures of just a few of our clients’ new babies.

Post in the comments some of your new additions to the farm.

11/20/2025

Clients that are traveling with your horses, Be aware!

Our office is aware of the recent EHV (Equine Herpes Virus)/EHM (Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy) cases in TX and OK, and we are monitoring the situation closely. There are currently NO cases in Mississippi. If you have traveled to one of the recent events in Texas or Oklahoma where cases have been confirmed, isolate your horse(s) away from any other horse(s) for 14-21 days, monitor your horse closely and contact your veterinarian. If your horse has a temperature greater than 101.5 or exhibits neurological symptoms, contact our office and your veterinarian.

EHM is a neurologic syndrome caused from the EHV-1 virus. While EHV-1 is common in equine populations, the neurologic form of the disease is rare.

The virus is spread from horse to horse via nasal secretions, inhalation of the virus through respiratory droplets, and contact with contaminated sources (water buckets, tack, etc.). Humans can spread the virus from horse to horse, but this virus does not affect humans directly.

Adherence to biosecurity practices and disinfection of surfaces and equipment is vital to prevent the spread of this virus.

Minimize movement of horses that have been exposed or had the potential to be exposed to sick horses. Movement is the #1 driver in the spread of the virus.

For more information, please visit the websites below.

MS Board of Animal Health: (601) 359-1170

https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/EHM_EHV_FAQ_Final.pdf

https://equinediseasecc.org/infectious-diseases?fbclid=IwY2xjawOKyJ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBXUFdyOFJTaVVvNTNXckNMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsikGk9J-jt7Nb-1VVkJbbZW3OvIN51mqb3ixdEMBFbH-EV2F6U-KZFicsas_aem_NXe2W5qTi5fy-UIPOatX7A

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/equine/herpesvirus

08/21/2025

I have unfortunately 2 confirmed cases of EEE just in the past week. Please get your horses up to date on vaccines. This is an awful but preventable disease.

Call (662) 597-1250 to set up an appointment.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is an arbovirus (arthropod-borne virus) of significance to the equine population. EEE, along with WEE, and VEE, are alphaviruses in the family Togaviridae. In the United States, EEE has historically occurred in all states east of the Mississippi River with particula...

07/10/2025

We had a great morning getting these guys ready for the year! Thank you to Sabrina Burleson for having us out.

Wellness check ✅
Dental Float ✅
Vaccines ✅

06/16/2025

‼️ WARNING ‼️ GRAPHIC WOUND PHOTOS

We couldn’t help but share this success story. Several weeks ago, wild dogs had chased this heifer through the fence and in with other pasture mates. This resulted in severe lacerations and muscle damage of her hindquarters.

It took weeks of cleaning, debridement, surgical repair, and daily care, but look how well it healed. Shout out to the awesome owners who done majority of the hard work!

Cows are amazing animals. They are great at healing.

05/29/2025

Dr. Holbrook will be out of the country until June 8th. Clients can call MSU-CVM large animal department for emergencies (662) 325-1351 OR (662) 325-1400

05/16/2025

On Mother’s Day we had a call for a 1st calf heifer that was down and struggling to give birth. She had been in labor over 2 hours. We all assumed the calf was dead, and we were hoping to just save the mama. To our surprise, once we got the head out the little bull calf was still breathing!

With the help of family and friends, we were able to successfully pull the calf and save the mama. Little guy could not stand or suckle for several hours, but with some TLC and meds he made a quick turn around. This is what being a local large animal vet is all about.

Thank you to the Eaton’s for trusting us with your cattle!

05/01/2025

“These are the good days”

We had such a fun day showing veterinary medicine to the next generation! Thank you to Farm Bureau and Amory Christian Academy for having us out today.

And a special thanks to all of our clients. We were on the road ALL day taking care of patients.

03/22/2025

“The best medicine in veterinary care is kindness”

This spring has brought so many new babies and interesting cases. Although the days are long and cases are hard, it’s the wonderful people that keep me going. - Dr. H

01/26/2025

Guess what species this fetus is in the caption! Look closely to see the little guy moving around 🐐🐎🐄

A. bovine (cow)
B. Equine (horse)
C. Caprine / ovine (goat / sheep)

Thank you everyone for participating! It is an early pregnancy in a goat. Happy Sunday 🐐

01/05/2025

Thank you Coker for having us out!

Vaccines and pregnancy checks were on the agenda this week. It’s always fun getting to see live babies on ultrasound.

12/05/2024

This cold weather didn’t stop us from getting these guys and gals up to date on their yearly vaccines.

Thank you Kim Harper for having us out!