Equine Health Articles
Horses: 26 articles
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Equine Fall Colic Prevention
A Milverton-Wellesley blog post about equine fall colic prevention.
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Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy Recently Diagnosed in Waterloo County
On January 7, 2023, The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) notified our clinic of a confirmed case of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), caused by equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) infection, at an equine facility in Waterloo County.
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Equine Diseases for Which Vaccinations Exist – Risk-based Vaccines
The AAEP recognizes a second group of risk-based vaccinations that should be administered based on the risk your horse has of contracting a disease and the potential consequences.
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Equine Diseases for Which Vaccinations Exist – Core Vaccines
The risks for certain infectious diseases are common to horses all over North America – and the consequences of these diseases are severe. With that in mind, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has…
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What Side Effects Could Vaccines Cause in Your Horse?
It is fairly common for horses and ponies to experience mild and temporary side effects after receiving a vaccination. These signs are all perfectly normal and are evidence that an immune response has been stimulated...
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Potomac Horse Fever
As horse owners, most of you will agree that you often have things to worry about with regard to disease and injury, as horses seem to be experts at finding trouble for themselves and their owners! But sometimes trouble…
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Recommended Equine Vaccination Schedule
We would advise that high-risk horses get a Flu/Rhino booster in the late fall, six months after their spring booster. The winter is a high risk period for Flu/Rhino, similar to flu season for humans. The vaccine…
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Breakdown of Vaccines, Dewormers, and Health Preventatives
The following tables provide a detailed breakdown of the various available vaccines, dewormers and health preventatives.
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It's Herd Health Season – Prevention is Always a Better Approach
If you have not yet booked your horse’s spring vaccinations, we would like to encourage all of you to start thinking about your equine wellness and health care needs for the year. We would suggest getting started well…
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Equine Asthma
Airway inflammation in horses is a relatively common condition and is very similar to asthma in humans. Clinical signs include coughing, increased respiratory effort, mucoid nasal discharge, development of a heave line…
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It's Herd Health Season
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) recommends a number of core vaccines that they strongly recommend all horses should be protected with. These include vaccines against Tetanus, Rabies, West Nile Virus, and Eastern/Western Equine Encephalitis.
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Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy
Many of our equine clients are already aware of the outbreaks of Equine Herpesvirus-1 that have been occurring in many counties across Ontario since February of this year. They have occurred at many types of facilities…
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What If It's Equine Asthma?
Every Cough Means SomethingLearn the Signs and Triggers of Equine AsthmaPlease join Milverton-Wellesley Veterinary Servicesfor a VIRTUAL meeting onThursday, May 6th at 7:30 pmSpeakers:Dr. S. Shaw • Dr. G. Cloutier • Dr. J. DonavanRSVP to info@mwvets.com by May 3, 2021 and we will send you a link to the meeting.
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Herd Health Season
Herd health season will be upon us before we know it, provided Mother Nature feels inclined to put an end to winter sometime soon. Even though we are all still struggling with this cold and snowy season, many of you are…
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Free Fecal Water Syndrome (FFW)
Free Fecal Water syndrome (FFW) is a condition in which horses produce normal feces, but before, during, or after defecation, free water runs out of the anus. Unlike a true, infectious diarrhea, there appears to be no direct health concerns associated with FFW. However, there are some indirect effects. The watery...
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Equine Dentistry Webinar
Milverton-Wellesley Veterinary Services is pleased to offer an evening webinar focusing on equine dentistry.
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Tips for Managing Horses in Winter to Avoid Colic
Dr. Tanja Bihr would like to remind our clients that with colder days ahead, we are starting to see more horse colic. The cold weather is...
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Equine Deworming
As fall arrives, and cooler temperatures are upon us, it is time to deworm our equine friends again.
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Preventative Health Care
The Milverton Wellesley Veterinary Services equine veterinarians want to ensure your horse remains in peak physical condition throughout the year. The following preventative health care measure will give you peace of…
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The Importance of Maintaining the Health of Your Horse's Mouth
Routine dental care is essential to your horse's health. Periodic examinations and regular maintenance, such as floating, will ensure that your horse will…
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Laminitis
In a healthy hoof, the hoof wall is tightly attached to the bone inside with structures called laminae, similar to the closing action of a zipper. When your horse develops laminitis, the inflammation of these laminae is…
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Equine Emergency Services
Emergency Service is offered to our our clients, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Always call 519-595-4911(tel:1-519-595-4911) for all emergencies.
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Equine Dentistry
Horses are born with a finite amount of root and these roots push down into the mouth over the horse's lifetime, becoming reserve crown, and wearing / grinding continually as the horse chews his / her food. In young…
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Cushings Disease (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction – PPID)
Introduction to PPID Cushing’s disease occurs when a horse’s body makes too much cortisol. The condition is named after Harvey Cushing, a prominent, human, American, neurosurgeon, whom first described the condition in…
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Equine Colic Season is Upon Us Once Again
Now that we are heading into late fall and early winter, we need to be aware that colic season is upon us again. We see horses with abdominal pain all year round of course, but the cooler temps bring with them certain…
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Coggins and Exports (Health Certifications)
A Coggins Test is required for crossing the boarder and for many shows! A coggins test is valid for 6 months from the date the blood is drawn from your horse by the veterinarian. It typically takes 2-3 business days to…
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