Okanagan Equine Veterinary Services

01/21/2025

Here is the owner fact sheet on new world screw worm. We do not have this in Canada at this time nor is it in the USA. But with international travel it is always possible for it to be imported. The worm does it damage in the maggot form and infects open wounds of any animal, navels and eyes of foals or the young of any animal. It can also infect humans. The larvae (maggots) will eat living flesh making it so divesting. They do not feed on dead flesh for example road kill.

01/21/2025

01/21/2025

Here is more information on new world screw worm. This is a very serious infection of wounds that has been found in Mexico.

The detection of New World Screwworm in November of last year in a cow in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas has set off cautionary alarms on this side of the border. 

01/17/2025

Excellent article.

Learn how to manage DSLD, a progressive, degenerative condition.

01/17/2025

The images are harrowing and horrific, as homes, automobiles, churches and businesses are reduced to ash and rubble due to the apocalyptic fires that

01/17/2025

Wow.

01/17/2025

We’ve been asked lately about this by our equestrians heading to California for Desert park showing.

Starting Jan. 21, APHIS will resume equid imports from Mexico with strict protocols to prevent New World screwworm.

01/17/2025

Ready to play Diagnose-a-case?

Comment your guess below and we’ll share the correct answer on Friday!

A 1-hour-old Thoroughbred c**t was presented to the neonatal intensive care facility with symptoms of fetal diarrhea and weakness. During the physical examination, significant sheath swelling was noted. What is your diagnosis? How would you make the diagnosis?

a) Enlarged testicle
b) Hematoma (resulting from difficult foaling)
c) Inguinal hernia
d) Congenital tumor

01/17/2025

Truth!!

I am still going for coffee...☕️ 🤣💪 I Love Canada 🇨🇦

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01/16/2025

Excellent article from an excellent veterinarian. Dr. Amy Polkes on gastric ulcers.

Internal medicine specialist Dr. Amy Polkes answers a range of questions on equine ulcers, their causes, treatment and prevention. Includes images. Learn more.

01/16/2025

Who knew you could become a board certified fish pathologist…. The pic of her medicating a fish is so interesting.

01/16/2025

Just around the corner….

Put tbird on your 2025 calendar! We’re so excited to offer five incredible circuits and 10 great weeks of world class show jumping in Langley, BC. From poles on the ground to FEI, we have something for everyone at tbird. ✨🫶🏼

Get more details at tbird.ca.

01/14/2025

Sending all of our love and support to everyone affected by the Los Angeles area fires. 🧡 If you would like to provide assistance to equestrians in the affected area, visit USEF.org/donate.

01/14/2025

In the wake of the devastating LA fires, USEF is working closely with relief organizations in the area to provide much needed funds and aid to support rescue and recovery efforts.

Learn more about our efforts and how your donation can help the work being done to help horses when disaster strikes at the link below.

https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/us-equestrian-to-aid-recovery-efforts-in

📸 Leslie Potter/US Equestrian

01/14/2025

Keen (registered as Willoughby), a 17.2hh gelding born in 1966 in California, was bred to race but deemed too tall to fit in starting gates. Purchased by Hilda Gurney for $1,000 at age three, he quickly excelled in dressage despite his spirited temperament.

Keen’s career highlights include being named USDF Horse of the Year five times and earning medals in international competition. He won team gold and individual silver at the 1975 Pan American Games and helped the U.S. team secure bronze at the 1976 Olympics, where they defied expectations by beating the Soviet Union.

In 1979, Keen claimed two gold medals at the Pan American Games and continued to compete at the highest levels, even recovering from a severe neck injury in 1980. At 19, he won the 1985 USET National Championships and was ranked among the world’s top 20 dressage horses.

By the end of his life in 1989, Keen had amassed three gold, one silver, and one bronze medal, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest dressage horses in U.S. history.

01/13/2025

Oh wow. UC Davis vet school doing cataract surgery on horse eyes. Nice.

01/13/2025

The future of Equine vet medicine in western Canada.