Medical emergencies are those in which there is an imminent threat of loss of life. Examples include: Uncontrollable blood loss Lack, or extreme difficulty, breathing Weak or lack of pulse Collapse with lack of response that lasts for more than 2 minutes Persistent colic (equine) Production emergencies: Sudden widespread death loss, calving difficulties, milk fever/grass […]
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Results of stress on immunity
The results of stress on immunity can be significant. How many ways do you experience stress everyday? Stress is a major contributing factor to illness. When you – or your animal – are stressed, the body excretes hormones that down-regulate your immune system. This can easily be seen when a simply blood test called a […]
Digital radiology service
The wave of the future is now here: digital radiology service. Mobile Veterinary Service is pleased to announce the addition of portable digital radiology service for our clients. How it works: In the past if you wanted to take a radiograph (commonly called an x-ray) it required several things: A large immovable machine A darkroom […]
What is the EHV virus?
What is the EHV virus? A word from Alabama State Veterinarian, Tony Frazier 03-08-12 From: Dr. Frazier, Alabama State Veterinarian Equine Herpes Virus Type 1 (EHV-1) is described to be a highly contagious pathogen that is ubiquitous in horse populations throughout the world. Infections in horses can result in a variety of ailments that include […]
Equine De-worming
Equine De-worming Historically, horses have been given de-worming medications at regular intervals. This process has lead to the eradication of the large strongyle parasite, but has also lead to the development of drug resistance of some parasites as well as the selection of the small strongyles, particularly the variety that encyst in the gut wall […]
Equine Juvenile and Adult Preventative Health Care
Equine Juvenile and Adult Preventative Health Care Printable PDF – Foal Printable PDF – Adult Jump to Foals Vaccinations Spring Fall CORE Vaccines Highly Recommended EWT-WN Rabies EWTF* West Nile Virus Recommended in some cases** Influenza EHV/ Rhinopnuemonitis Strangles Influenza EHV/ Rhinopnuemonitis Strangles Targeted Use Potomac Horse Fever Rhodococcus equi vaccine Potomac Horse Fever Rhodococcus […]