What is the EHV virus? A word from Alabama State Veterinarian, Tony Frazier 03-08-12From: 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 respiratory […]
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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 […]
Because it makes life easy
Why should you call Mobile Veterinary Service? here are lots of great reasons: Lower Stress: Stress is a major factor in immune suppression. Because we come to your home or farm… read more No waiting: How much time have you wasted in traffic? How long have you had to sit in waiting rooms? You […]
Large Animal Parasite Control
Large Animal Parasite Control by Ben J. Character, DVM Internal parasites can cause significant weight loss in grazing animals during the lean winter months. Now is the time to institute a deworming program to address this problem. Most parasites in Alabama choose the mild climate of spring and fall to emerge from their hibernation and […]
Equine Breeding
Equine Breeding by Ben J. Character, DVM Even as this article is being posted, the equine breeding season is revving up. May and June are the prime months for the natural cycle of the mare. Most mares will be at their best for accepting and maintaining a conception during this time. Most mares spend January, […]