Spring is the time for new foals being born and spring vaccines for your horses. According to the American Association of Equine Practitioners guidelines, every horse should receive core vaccines against Eastern and Western equine encephalomyelitis, West Nile virus, tetanus, and rabies, diseases present in this region that can be rapidly fatal. Two doses are necessary for … [Read more...]
February is Dental Health Month in the veterinary community. Did You Know?
80% of all dogs, and 70% of all cats will have a form of dental disease by the time they are 3 years old! Small and toy breed dogs, and all pets with “short noses/flat faces” are at an even more increased risk. Just like in humans, the best preventative measure for dental disease is routine brushing (yes, we mean daily!), as well as routine veterinary dental cleanings. … [Read more...]
Spring calving season is upon us! Here are just a few reminders and tips:
Feeding your cows at night or not allowing access to feed during the day increases the odds that they will calve during the day. Scour vaccines should be timed so that the annual booster is given aproxx 5-7 weeks prior to the start of calving. This year is our first year using a new scour vaccine that includes Cryptosporidium, a protozoa we have not been able to vaccinate … [Read more...]