Complementary Veterinary Services

01/16/2025

It is disheartening and infuriating the disrespect that was shown to the cabinet candidates during the confirmational hearings. If these politicians can not ask pertinent, meaningful questions and have the curtesy to allow them to answer the questions, maybe these politicians should just remain silent.

06/29/2024

The most delicious way to get your caffeine fix 🙂

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11/13/2022

The blood vascular system of the hoof... I just can’t get over how intricate it is ♥️

06/08/2022

Dressage riders will understand

05/23/2022

04/30/2022

The Bureau of Land Management announced that the Canon City Wild Horse and B***o Facility has been placed under quarantine after equine influenza has been identified as the principal cause of the outbreak that began on April 23 and has killed 94 horses. More information can be found here: https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/herd-management/herd-management-areas/colorado

Equine Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease spread through airborne transmission. Influenza causes pneumonia and can cause heart inflammation, but normally it resolves after several weeks of symptomatic treatment and rest. It is uncertain why this group of horses at the BLM facility are so severely affected with evidence of severe lung injury. Vaccinated horses have good protection and is recommended for all individuals, particularly those that are transported or mingle with other horses.

As this situation evolves, the Equine Disease Communication Center will share updates as they are available from the Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Department of Agriculture. More information about equine influenza is available on the EDCC's website athttps://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Outside%20Linked%20Documents/DiseaseFactsheet_EquineInfluenza_FINAL-Cobranded.pdf

04/13/2022

03/14/2022

As we continue to monitor the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHM) infection in California, let's take this opportunity to discuss once more the importance of biosecurity measures to stop disease spread. We recommend the following biosecurity precautions for horse owners, particularly if their horses have recently traveled to horse shows or were exposed to horses that have traveled:

1) Monitor horses for clinical signs (like fever, diarrhea, discharge from the nostrils, coughing, or an increased respiratory rate) and take the temperature twice daily (anything greater than 101.5 is considered a fever).

2) Immediately isolate any horse(s) showing clinical signs.

3) Implement movement restrictions until the situation is evaluated.

4) Contact your veterinarian to evaluate your horse and to propose a comprehensive biosecurity protocol.

5) Increase biosecurity measures that include extensive disinfection of surfaces and equipment that come in contact with affected horses: wash or sanitize your hands between interacting with horses; take time while filling water buckets and feed tubs, do not cross contaminate; minimize the use of shared equipment and tack.

6) Make sure your horse is up to date on vaccinations.

7) Establish communication with all parties involved (owners, boarders, trainers, etc.).

More resources and information regarding biosecurity are available on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website at https://equinediseasecc.org/biosecurity
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To learn more Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), visit https://equinediseasecc.org/disease-information/equine-herpesvirus

02/17/2022

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. While horses don’t "exactly" qualify as pets, this is still a good opportunity to talk about the importance of oral health for our equine friends.

Equine dentistry is not just about “floating” teeth. Dentistry is a veterinary discipline that, besides treating the mouth and teeth, also includes the associated structures of the head – for instance the sinuses – and the effect of dental diseases on the health of the rest of the body. That is why all horses should have a veterinarian perform an oral and dental examination at least annually (or more frequently based on the needs of the individual horse.)

Remember: just because your horse is not showing any obvious symptoms of dental disease, it does not automatically mean that all is well with your animal's oral health. Horses simply adapt to their discomfort and most horses with dental problems will show no noticeable signs at all, until the disease is a serious source of pain and infection that can affect the animal’s overall health.

Contact your horse doctor today to discuss a dental examination for your equine friend, and prevent more painful and costly problems later!

02/07/2022

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