The clinic is made up of a staff of veterinarians and support personnel available 24-hours a day to handle emergency and routine cases.
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Carole Michon Equine Veterinary Services (CMEVS) is dedicated to providing high quality, comprehensive medical and surgical care to horses throughout the Ottawa Valley and Gatineau area.
We lost 6 horses last week to EEE in the area…Make sure to have your horses properly vaccinated !
Eastern Equine Encephalitis also known as the sleeping sickness, is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. It is transmitted by mosquitoes.
Equine herpesvirus (EHV) is a family of equine viruses named by numbers including EHV-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 with EHV-1,3,4 posing the most risk for domestic horses. EHV is a common DNA virus that occurs in horse populations worldwide. The two most common species are EHV-1 and EHV-4.
Good morning! We are still without power and thus the phone lines have not been switched off the emergency service. Until 5pm (or power restoration) please call or text 613-915-3744 for all inquiries/requests!
Thanks and stay safe everyone!!
Embryos Hat Trick ! 3 on 3 !
All 3 embryos collected and transferred today ! Nice way to end the week 🙂
Happy Holidays from the Russell Equine team!!
We wanted to thank everyone who makes up this family - we are so honoured to work with every one of you - and your horses! Wishing you all the very best over the holiday season and the happiest 2023!
**Avis de vigilance - Herpèsvirus équin type 1**
Cheval Québec a reçu cet avis du MAPAQ.
Cet avis vise à vous informer que des écuries de la Montérégie et des Laurentides sont aux prises avec des chevaux atteints de la forme nerveuse de l'herpèsvirus équin type-1. Deux chevaux non adéquatement vaccinés ont développé la forme sévère de la maladie et ont dû être euthanasié. À noter qu'aucun lien n'a été identifié entre les événements en cours dans ces écuries.
Pour en savoir plus :https://cheval.quebec/Download/Actualite/Avis_Herpsvirus%20quin%20type%201%20forme%20nerveuse_propritaires%20de%20chevaux_janvier%202022.pdf
Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed here as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and current status. Specific premises will not be named but the general location by town, county and state will be listed. When locations, events or horses are at risk they wil...
**** EHV-1 outbreak ****
Please read EHV-1 outbreak
UNDERSTANDING EHV-1 AND HOW TO PREVENT IT By Clara Fenger, DVM, PhD, DACVIM The North American Association of Racetrack Veterinarians (NAARV) welcomed an esteemed program of speakers to Southern California on the eve of the Breeders’ Cup for its inaugural symposium. Held November 1-2 in Carlsbad n...
Réduction des services vétérinaires : l’aide des propriétaires d’animaux est demandée
Télécharger le document Réduction des services vétérinaires : l’aide des propriétaires d’animaux est demandée 26 mars 2020 Saint-Hyacinthe, le 26 mars 2020 – L’Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec sollicite la collaboration et la compréhension des propriétaires d’animaux ...
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Just an update for everyone during this confusing time. We have been receiving many calls and emails regarding our operations in the past few days. We have been doing our best to consult all available information and resources to determine the best practice to keep everyone safe.
We ask for everyone’s cooperation and understanding regarding the following changes:
1) As always we will continue to offer 24 hour/day emergency services - please continue to call us for anything you consider urgent HOWEVER we will not be scheduling any routine/wellness appointments from now until Monday April 6. This date may be extended depending on conditions.
2) We ask that anyone planning to come in to the clinic for meds/supplies call ahead (613-445-3521) to arrange pick up/payment. We will not be accepting cash payments during this time. The clinic doors will be locked and you will not be permitted to enter the building. The vestibule will be equipped with alcohol spray for disinfection purposes.
3) If anyone is feeling under the weather or has travelled out of the country in the past 3 weeks PLEASE do not come to the clinic. We are calling all appointments ahead of time to screen for any potential issues. Please be honest and forthcoming in this regard.
4) We ask that during any scheduled appointment only one person is present with the patient and that everyone does their best to ensure personal space is respected.
Calls and emails will be answered as usual. Wishing everyone the best over the next few weeks - stay safe!! ❤️
Questions et réponses sur le COVID-19: OIE - World Organisation for Animal Health
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HEALTH ALERT: Positive Case of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy in Quebec
On Feb. 18, 2019 the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) equine network reported confirmation of a case of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHV-1) in a horse in the Chaudières-Appalaches region of Quebec. On Feb. 15, 2019 a mare presented with ...
Skunk found north of Guelph tests positive for rabies
The Ministry of Resources and Forestry will be dropping oral vaccine capsules in the area for raccoons, skunks and foxes to eat.
West Nile update !!!!
From September 11-15, 5 more cases of WNV were reported to OMAFRA, one from each of the following areas: Bruce County, Waterloo County, Renfrew County, District of Muskoka and the Regional Municipality of Niagara. Four horses were unvaccinated and one had an unknown vaccination history. Two of the horses were euthanized and three are recovering under veterinary supervision. Ages ranged from 4 years to 20 years old and included 2 geldings and 3 mares. Clinical signs ranged from hind end weakness and lethargy to recumbency and severe hyperesthesia. The total number of cases reported in Ontario this year is 12.
*** we are actually waiting on results for two other possible cases ***
Do not forget to also protect yourself !
Premier cas humain d'infection par le virus du Nil à Ottawa
Santé publique Ottawa (SPO) a confirmé vendredi un premier cas humain d'infection par le virus du Nil occidental (VNO) à Ottawa pour la saison 2017.
Colic prevention tips :
Les coliques dont probablement la plus grande hantise de tous propriétaires de chevaux. Bien que personne ne soit à l'abri, voici comment réduire les risques au maximum!
Ontario Reports Two Confirmed Cases of EHM in Durham Region
Three other horses from the same farm tested positive for EHV-1 but are not showing neurologic signs at this time.
Rabies found in area cat might be Hamilton's first case in decades
The rabid cat found in Haldimand-Norfolk last week did in fact come from rural Ancaster, the city confirmed Monday, marking Hamilton's first case of domestic rabies in over two decades.
Basic is always important !
Within France's rich equestrian tradition, the walk has always deserved to be called the queen of gaits because of the benefits that both horse and rider can derive from this gait....
Watch out !
A sudden spike in cases of an extremely rare, but potentially deadly virus south of the border has prompted health officials in Canada to expand their monitoring of ticks for the disease.
EquineExtravaganzaFlyer2016.pdf
http://www.vetpd.com/ckfinder/userfiles/images/US-Guided-Injection.jpg
Thank you to Moore Equine Center and VetPd for the 2 great days on ultrasound guided injections ! Can't wait to start using these new techniques !
http://www.vetpd.com/ckfinder/userfiles/images/US-Guided-Injection.jpg
Testing for Equine Cushing's Disease
Weighing the pros and cons of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction tests old and new.
Alerte !
Premier cas d'EEE (Encéphalite Equine de l'Est)confirmé cette année dans la région, à l'est d'Ottawa.
Just got our first confirmed case this year of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in a horse over the east side of Ottawa.
Alerte ! Intoxication au monensin chez plusieurs chevaux.
http://www.omvq.qc.ca/vetflash_2015/2015_08_19.html
L’Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec avise ses membres que des cas de chevaux intoxiqués au monensin ont été rapportés dans les régions de la Mauricie et de Chaudière-Appalaches en juillet dernier. Ces chevaux présentaient des signes de faiblesse, de coliques ou de tachycardie d’apparition ai…
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Equine Extravaganza, mardi le 24 mars 2015 /Tuesday March 24, 2015. Venez avec vos amis ! Come with your friends :)
Red maple is very toxic to horses - learn to identify it and keep your horses safe!
OMAFRA Livestock
Check out the website update, Info and News about Equine Herpes Virus.
http://cmequinevet.com/
This is a great website to check out, especially if your horse came through the winter with a few extra pounds (especially if it's a few hundred!)
http://www.fathorseslim.org.uk/
Blue Cross UK. Animal welfare charity, with animal hospitals and animal adoption services. We also offer support for pet bereavement, and host online pet memorials
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