Patton Equine Services

10/22/2023

09/23/2023

Welcome !🍂

As the the colder temperatures draw near, many horse owners are busy securing their winter hay supply. If you are considering purchasing round bales for your horses this winter—due to their cost-effectiveness and greater convenience for feeding pastured animals— remember that there are a few things to think about when choosing between square or round bales.

• Are you equipped/prepared to store your hay correctly?
Improperly stored round bales can lose much of their nutritional value and are also more susceptible to mold, dust, and bacteria growth, which can cause respiratory issues and even colic.

• Are your horses protected from botulism?
Round bales provide an optimum environment for the development of the botulism neurotoxins, which equines are particularly sensitive to.
Prevention of this disease through vaccination is critical, especially in areas where the condition is prevalent (such as Kentucky, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, California, and Tennessee).

• Are round bales a good choice for your horse?
Horses prone to respiratory conditions usually have increased problems with round bales due to their higher dust content.

• Can you secure high-quality round bales?
Not all hay is created equal. Be sure to choose high-quality hay to meet your horse's nutritional needs and minimize the risk of impaction colic, which increases with lower-quality, less digestible forage.

As always, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information and advice—consult your horse doctor on best practices when feeding hay this winter!

02/12/2023

With spring only a few weeks away (🙌), it’s not too early to start thinking about a deworming plan for your horses.

If deworming is something you’ve been doing the same way for as long as you can remember, this year we encourage you to break tradition and work with your veterinarian instead. Thanks to tools like the f***l egg count, your horse doctor can help you devise a treatment tailored to the needs of your equine friend plus monitor the efficacy of the dewormer used last. And before you dismiss this notion because you’ve been “doing it for years,” you should know that the old-school approach to deworming is quickly becoming outdated—not only a waste of money but it also builds drug resistance in the parasitic fauna of equines, which means we are running out of drugs that can effectively help us control parasite infections.

For more information, the AAEP Parasite Control Guidelines can be found on our website at https://aaep.org/document/internal-parasite-control-guidelines
As always, consult your equine veterinarian to learn more and for questions specific to your horses!

12/12/2022

Attention Horse Owners:

LSU is in the preliminary stages of investigating some deaths that may be related to the feeding of alfalfa cubes produced in Colorado. They are still on a fact finding mission, but asked veterinarians to warn clients to abstain from feeding any alfalfa cubes produced in Colorado until there is more information. Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma have experienced similar cases.

Edited to add that they have released publically that it is Manzanola feeds and they are testing all of their feed sources and are working diligently to resolve and find any possible issues. It may not just be the Top of the Rockies cubes and you should check all feed sources from Manzanola.

10/22/2022

10/11/2022

2022 Nutrena Horse of the Year presented by AQHA announced. Read more here>>> https://bit.ly/3SRPjik

05/05/2021

Dear all,

I am attaching invites ready for you to email to your interested clients for an educational Zoom meeting on Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID). Please forward invite to whomever you would like!
I have also attached a JPEG file invite that can be posted to your page, Website or other social media.
Spring is a great time to look for those undiagnosed cases of PPID plus take advantage of the free PPID testing program supported by Boehringer Ingelheim.
Dr Rob Keene will present information on PPID and help stimulate recognition, management and questions from your clients regarding this common endocrine disorder.
Thank you all for supporting this educational program so we may help you help your clients.
We plan to host additional client ed topics for you to utilize with your horse owners.

All the Best 😊

Kevin

05/05/2020

Spring cleaning! “Bob” came into the clinic for lameness issues in his front feet. Laminitis, increased coat length, failure to shed the coat, and lethargy are all signs of Cushing’s disease, also known as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). We fixed “Bob” up by putting clogs on his front feet, and we gave him a quick “trim.” 😄 Now we are referring to him as “Robert.”

04/08/2020

We would like to remind everyone that our online pharmacy and store is still open! This is a great way to keep your horse happy and healthy without having to make contact during these uncertain times.

https://pattonequineservices.vetsfirstchoice.com

03/20/2020

We are OPEN!

As of now, business is going as usual. However, we encourage everyone to consider following these guidelines set up by AAEP to keep our staff and clients healthy and to limit the spread of COVID-19.

1. We are highly encouraging drop-offs.
2. We would like to remind everyone that we DO offer pick-up services for the local communities.
3. We ask that no more than two people accompany a horse to an appointment.
4. If you feel sick or feel that you have been exposed, we ask that you please stay home or consider the drop-off method.

02/28/2020

Rehab makes a world of difference! Thanks to the Wood girls for their help.

02/28/2020

In October, this former AQHA horse of the year in steer roping came to us with what many thought was a career ending injury. After 5 months of wound care and intensive rehab, this horse will be ready to compete at the Corpus Christi pro rodeo in April.

02/04/2020

02/04/2020

Patton Equine saw two rare surgeries today! Using the intramedullary pin technique, taught to me by Jeff Watkins DVM at TAMU CVM, I was able to restore mobility in all injured limbs of Buttercup and Cheyenne. In Buttercup, I double stacked pins in the left front radius and topped it off with bone glue. The next case, Cheyenne, featured right front and right hind cannon bone fractures. The same technique was used. Anesthesia was uneventful, and we expect a full recovery. Two weeks of shelf rest prior to any exercise is recommended. Although we did not perform the surgeries using a true sterile technique, we don’t expect infection to be an issue. Most importantly, the 9 year old owner of these two horses will be able to resume playing soon.

06/01/2019

30 years ago today I start a career that I had only dreamed about. My grandad was so important in my decision even when I was 8 years old. That dream has definitely come thru but not alone
My family, my friends, my colleagues , and my mentors have continued to allow me this lifestyle of being a veterinarian. All that said, I’m still chasing that dream. With the worst cases and the best cases the things I remember the most are the people I have met and become friends with. Reminds me of my brief and mediocre rodeo career. The friends I have made far outweigh any accomplishments ever. I still love what I do for a living. This lifestyle is not for the faint of heart as my family can vouch for. Plans often change with the next phone call. All said and done I wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks to everyone for encouraging me, pushing me, and having my back. Here’s to the next 30!
That’s more than I’ve ever talked!!

09/10/2018

This past week there have been 2 confirmed cases of West Nile virus infection in horses. One in Taylor county and one in Jones county. Vaccination is extremely effective when the proper protocol is followed. Initial vaccination followed by a booster in 3-6 weeks then revaccinate yearly. In horses with no history of vaccination the booster is necessary for the horse to mount the proper immune response. Contact us with any questions.

08/22/2018

Just wanted to say thank you to my awesome techs Karly and Chelsie. Their work ethic and patient care goes above and beyond. I appreciate their dedication.

03/26/2018

Outlaw Treadz will be here at the clinic Wednesday March 28 and Thursday March 29 if anyone is interested in getting their trailer floor done or discussing options on garages, shops, or barns. They are very reasonably priced and we have been extremely happy with our floor and highly recommend them!

08/23/2017

We don't fire brand a lot of horses anymore, but it can make a very pretty brand!

08/21/2017

This horse suffered severe damage to her retina from staring at the solar eclipse too long 😱😱 ......just kidding

06/05/2017

06/02/2017

Maladjusted foal syndrome occurs in only 3-5 % of all equine births. Additional information appears in the comments.

06/02/2017

Turbo wants everyone to know what a great staff we have! Karly and Chelsie always go above and beyond to make sure all of our patients are well cared for and happy!

06/02/2017

Sometimes it takes a village.... and 2 really good doctors!

05/31/2017

Thanks to the Buckshot guys for going out of their comfort zones and making our barn awesome. Michael and Russel Buchanon - Thank you. Great work!

05/25/2017