Performance Equine Vets

12/30/2024

10/29/2024

🌟 Exciting news from the Performance Equine Vets Gastroscopy Clinic! 🌟

We're thrilled to have Peggy and Mike from Purina, along with Jeff from BI, joining us today. Together, we're diving into some incredible advancements in equine health and care. Let's make the most of this fantastic opportunity to learn and grow in our passion for our equine partners! 🐴💪

10/17/2024

Fall is a great time for stallion owners to prepare for the breeding season!

EFI is here to help you prepare, no matter your needs:

Young stallion that needs to be trained to the phantom?
Seasoned stallion that you'd like to have frozen semen doses?
Or even an older stallion that maybe has declining semen quality - now is the time to freeze semen for future ICSI!

Call us today for more information or to schedule an appointment to have your stallion collected: 803-641-0644,

10/15/2024

Dr. Cassie Baumgarten, alongside our incredibly talented veterinary technicians, Cheyanne Gray and Mandy Kneece, recently had the privilege of attending the Purina Equine Veterinary Conference in St. Louis. This dynamic trio spent the weekend expanding their expertise, representing our clinic with pride and passion. We are so fortunate to have such dedicated professionals like Cheyanne and Mandy on our team, whose commitment to excellence makes a difference every day!

09/30/2024

Performance Equine Vets and Performance Vet Supply are both open for our regular business hours. We hope your equine partners are safe and well but if they need medical attention or their regular medications we are here for you! 💖

09/16/2024

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09/12/2024

Dr. Stephanie Caston is leading the charge in surgical techniques. An absolute master who frequently has her works published. This piece is a must read for anyone interested in just how far she will go to provide top quality care to your horse, right down to the type of suture and knots used. Truly an incredible attention to detail!

Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the strength and size of the double forwarder (DF) knot in 2 and 3 USP polyglactin 910 when used to form a ligature and to compare the knot holding cap...

09/10/2024

We are proud to have Dr. Cassie Baumgarten on our team. Her recently published article in the AVMA Journals deserves a big round of applause!!!

Abstract OBJECTIVES To measure the effect of routine vaccination on serum amyloid A (SAA) concentration in apparently healthy horses. We hypothesized that routine vaccination would increase SAA in healthy horses. ANIMALS 21 apparently healthy client-owned horses and 15 Kansas State University Colleg...

08/29/2024

🚨 Important Update: Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Horses 🚨

As of August 2024, some states are seeing cases of mosquito-borne diseases in horses, including Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE).

🦟 Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE):

In 2023, Vermont detected EEE in mosquito pools, with a tragic case of an unvaccinated horse in Swanton succumbing to the virus.

In August 2024, New York State confirmed EEE in horses across several counties, including Saint Lawrence, Madison, Oneida, Orange, Ulster, Cayuga, Wayne, and Washington.

EEE is transmitted through mosquito bites. Importantly, infected horses cannot spread the virus to humans or other horses.

🦟 Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE):

WEE is carried by the Culex tarsalis mosquito, which is found in the western U.S.

While equine cases have dramatically decreased, with none reported since 2004, the virus remains present in birds, mosquitoes, and even jackrabbits.

⚠️ Protect Your Horse:

* Ensure your horse is vaccinated against these viruses.

* If you suspect your horse may have EEE or WEE, contact your veterinarian immediately. Both are reportable diseases.

💧 Prevent Mosquito Breeding:

1. Drain or discard items that collect water (e.g., rain gutters, drains, unused flowerpots, wading pools, buckets, and tires).

2. Change birdbath water frequently.

3. Install or repair screens on windows and doors.

4. Dump and clean water troughs at least weekly.

5. Use mosquito dunks in horse water.

Stay vigilant and keep your horses safe! 🐴✨