Green Mobile Veterinary Services

05/11/2024

Respiratory health is essential to horse performance, yet it's often under-appreciated or misunderstood. The equine respiratory system is much different than the human’s and it has some limitations, to the point where even a little bit of inflammation or obstruction anywhere in the respiratory tract has a big impact on your horse's performance.

Conditions on the equine asthma spectrum have different manifestations and degrees of severity, so much so you may not even recognize that your equine friend's poor performance issues are related to respiratory health. For example, "feeling heavy,” lack of energy, and slow recovery times are all symptoms that could indicate a condition in the milder end of the equine asthma spectrum.

Reducing dust in the horse’s environment (including bacteria, endotoxins, mites, mold, and fungal spores) is the priority when it comes to both prevention and treatment. Some sources of respirable dust are very predictable (e.g., hay), but things like chickens or chemical spray on nearby fields are also among the many possibilities that could trigger an allergic respiratory response in a horse.

Identifying asthma triggers requires veterinarians and owners to work together, so be sure to consult your veterinarian to learn more about improving your horse’s environment and respiratory health!

05/07/2024

It’s Arthritis Awareness Month! Arthritis is a blanket term for any type of inflammation in one or more joints. While there are many possible causes of arthritis, the type most commonly referred to is osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD).

Osteoarthritis is a common condition in dogs and cats, representing age-associated damage to cartilage and surrounding bone due to repetitive stress on the structures. Classic signs include lameness or limping, pain when moving joints or handling limbs, and difficulty standing up from lying down.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Jre850RxhFt

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C’est le Mois de la sensibilisation à l’arthrite! L’arthrite est un terme général qui désigne tout type d’inflammation dans une ou plusieurs articulations. Bien qu’il existe de nombreuses causes possibles d’arthrite, le type d’arthrite le plus souvent rencontré est l’ostéoarthrose ou maladie dégénérative des articulations.

L’ostéoarthrose est une affection courante chez les chiens et les chats. Elle consiste en la détérioration du cartilage et de l’os environnant liée à l’âge, en raison des stress répétitifs exercés sur ces structures. Les signes classiques sont la boiterie, la douleur lors du mouvement des articulations ou de la manipulation des pattes, et la difficulté à se lever à partir de la position couchée.

Pour en savoir plus : https://ow.ly/H66C50RxhFs

04/23/2024

On April 15, 2024, a positive case of "Equine Infectious Anemia" (EIA) was diagnosed in the Bulkley-Nechako region. The horse was tested at the request of the owner to fulfill a barn biosecurity requirement. The animal was not displaying clinical signs at the time of sampling.

I would like to provide some general information on Equine Infectious Anemia (Swamp Fever) so as to abate any fear or misinformation:

EIA is a viral disease that affects horses and can be carried for life. Acute cases present symptoms very quickly and some horses will recover and become asymptomatic carriers, while some horses will become gravely ill and die. There is no treatment for the disease, nor is there a vaccine. EIA is not a new disease in our area, and has shown up in isolated areas of the province over the past 50 years.

Veterinarians test for the disease by performing a "Coggins" test on the horses blood. The virus is spread primarily by blood sucking flies of the Tabanidae species - namely horseflies, deer flies and stable flies- as well as by blood transfer from contaminated needles or sometimes through pregnancy when an infected mare gives birth to an infected foal. When a horse becomes infected with the virus, the incubation period can range from a week to 45 days.

Clinical signs can include:
anorexia
depression
general weakness
intermittent fever up to 41 C
jaundice
swollen extremities
weight loss
death

Since the mode of transfer is through biting flies, and the virus only survives for a short period on the mouthparts of the insects, the disease is mainly transmitted to nearby horses within the farm. The reason for testing horses that are crossing into the US and into Canada is to prevent this incurable disease from spreading across borders. The testing for EIA in North America is aimed at controlling the disease and not eradicating the disease. In the case of a positive result, the horse will, sadly, be euthanized.

In this case, all of the surrounding horses on the property are undergoing testing and all horses that have had contact within the past 30 days will also be tested. If you are concerned that your horse may be displaying symptoms of EIA or have come into contact during fly season with a symptomatic horse, contact your veterinarian and arrange for a Coggins Antibody blood test.

Dr Jodyne Green

For more information:

https://inspection.canada.ca/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/reportable/eia/fact-sheet/eng/1329554028418/1329554166646

https://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/Factsheets/pdfs/equine_infectious_anemia.pdf

04/19/2024

🐑💕 Nothing melts our hearts quite like baby lambs! The little coat puts it over the top for 🥰

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04/18/2024

🏥 Our clinic is currently caring for some furry friends who are in need of extra love and attention! 🐾 Despite some health challenges, these brave animals are showing incredible resilience. We're dedicated to providing them with the best care possible. 💕 🐴 🐮

04/09/2024

As large animal veterinarians evaluate how to meet the medical needs of livestock and producers better, credentialed veterinary technicians are increasingly stepping up to help.

Utilizing credentialed veterinary technicians (CVTs) in bovine practice can assist veterinarians in providing additional and efficient services to their large animal clients.

04/08/2024

Be sure to test before you treat!

Did you know?

The most common parasites of adult horses cause very little stress on the nutritional status of a horse. Just because a horse looks good from the outside, it does not mean it should not to be checked for internal parasites—as a matter of fact, it is not uncommon for the horse with the best coat and highest body condition score in the herd to also have the highest F***l Egg Count (FEC)!

If your horse has access to pasture, you should assume the animal is exposed to parasites. This spring, talk with your veterinarian to establish a dewormer plan tailored to your horse’s situation that includes at least 1-2 dewormer treatments per year and FEC examinations to monitor treatment efficacy and parasite egg shedding status of individual horses.
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

04/04/2024

RVTs at work! Dr Vesper standing by to begin surgery. *mr piggie’s identity hidden to protect his privacy* 😊

03/31/2024

Look what the Easter bunny brought! 🐮

03/29/2024

Do you know that we have an APP? That's right, we do. Check it out by scanning the QR Code below. 😃

03/29/2024

Happy Easter! Our clinic is closed today for Good Friday and will re-open on Monday at 9 am. Enjoy the sunshine!👩‍⚕️

03/23/2024

The bugs are here! Check your pets, horses and livestock for ticks. Ask us about preventatives and treatments.

03/04/2024

There IS pasture under that white stuff!😉

Managing grasslands through drought is not an easy task, but having a plan going in, monitoring pastures and being willing to adapt can prevent pasture decline.

02/17/2024

Bottle Baby Tips!

Tip 1: Within the first hour of birth, a calf needs five to six pints of high-quality colostrum, and then again within the next 12 hours. Check out the five additional recommendations from Kansas State.

02/14/2024

Check this out!

Join us on Thursday, March 21 for Paws, Hooves, and Beyond: Exploring Veterinary Science Careers. 🐾🐎🩺

This 🌱 webinar will dive into the exciting world of veterinary science. Hear from professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals and communities alike and see if a career in veterinary medicine is the right path for you!

Stay tuned for the panelist announcement! Register today at: https://bit.ly/4byQWei

02/13/2024

Sound advice!

02/11/2024

Why do we perform joint injections on horses? What to consider; the benefits and risks.

02/10/2024

Shared w/ permission from this guy's owner. 👩‍🔬

Well, 🫥 is officially the most difficult dog I’ve ever had to confine after surgery. Heaven forbid he ever needs to have any again.

He ate his onesie within 12 hours and it took 48hrs to break his cone. We doubled it up and kept taping both back together. If there was something to hit with it, he did!

It literally fell off his neck tonight in half. I checked his site and he is all healed up so it’s staying off.

Oh dear...☺️

02/06/2024

We enjoy sharing what happens behind the scenes here at the clinic!

02/01/2024

It's the season for lambs and kids to begin arriving! Visit our website at https://greenmobileveterinary.ca/sheep-and-goats for Lambing and Kidding Tips

01/28/2024

Love us some pigs! Show us your pig friends 🐷

01/25/2024

Dental disease is sneaky! It doesn't limit its damage to just your pet's mouth, and can actually hurt your pet's overall health. But you can stop it in its tracks, simply by providing quality dental care! We invite you to bring your dog or cat (or horse!) in to see Dr Green or Dr Vesper for a dental evaluation.

01/24/2024

When you know you’re not supposed to be at the front desk…oh Scout😌

01/22/2024

How DO they do it?!

01/20/2024

Are you prepared for calving season?
You can never prepare too much or too early for calving. A successful calving season is the result of good planning, hard work and a little luck too. Learn more about staying one step ahead this calving season. https://greenmobileveterinary.ca/bovine%2Flivestock

12/22/2023

Best wishes from all of us at GMVS! We wish you peace, safety and happiness for the holidays and throughout the new year. Our clinic will be closed Dec 23rd through Jan 1st and will reopen on January 2nd.