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All Posts Tagged: Equine

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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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Common Eye Problems

Common Eye Problems by Ben J. Character, DVM The eyes are important sensory organs of domestic animals.  There are many common problems that can effect their function. Here are a few to watch for in your furry friend:  Foreign Object in Eye: During summer and fall, seeds of many different types can become lodged under […]

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Failure of Passive Transfer

Failure of Passive Transfer by Ben J. Character, DVM Failure of passive transfer occurs when a newborn does not receive colostrum (“first milk”) from it’s mother.  The colostrum contains antibodies that protect the newborn from infection, until it’s own immune system can defend itself.    Unlike humans and some other species of animals, most of […]

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Equine Neonatal and Early Development Preventative care

The best way to deal with a medical problem is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. The following are the recommendations of Mobile Veterinary Service : Equine Neonatal and Early Development Preventative care Printable PDF – Foal Printable PDF – Adult Jump to Adult FOALS (< 1 year of age) Immediate (within […]

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