Branning Equine

10/01/2023

This is a great source of information for those of you who struggle to appreciate digital pulses.

07/04/2023

Happy Independence Day to our loyal clients!

Our office is available for emergencies today! If you have an emergency please call 973-862-9733.

Enjoy your 4th everyone! 🍗💥 🇺🇸

04/19/2023

03/15/2023

Learn how to combat horse hoof issues such as thrush, white line disease, and abscesses that can develop in or be exacerbated by moist, muddy conditions.

03/15/2023

Equine Veterinary Technician Wanted

Part Time Average 25 + hours per week.

Salary to commensurate with experience.

Education Requirements: Preferred Associates Degree minimum or Veterinary Technician Certification preferred, Equine Experience Required

Please send all resumes to [email protected]

01/11/2023

Did you know? The biggest concern for horses in winter is maintaining their body temperature.

To stay warm during the cold season, a horse burns extra calories and this can negatively impact their health and body condition — particularly if the horse went into winter in only moderate condition, or if he is elderly or ill.

The graphic shows five things you can do to make sure your horse stays healthy through the cold months. Be sure to consult your veterinarian about any diet or lifestyle changes that may be necessary for your horse to maintain his condition this winter, and don’t forget to monitor your animal's water intake to minimize the risk of impaction colic.

Read more useful winter care tips courtesy of AAEP Educational Partner Equus Magazine at:https://images.saymedia-content.com/.image/cs_srgb/MTc3MjU5MjQyNjYxNjE4ODQ5/equus-extra-37-.pdf

12/29/2022

A few great cool weather tips!

12/28/2022

Another great blanket safety tip. In general, we do not recommend hay nets. Unfortunately, the are often hung too low and horses get back shoes stuck on them when rolling or blanket straps. If you use hay nets be sure to hang them high enough that feet cannot get hung on them when a horse is rolling and be sure to have your clips facing in.

A very important reminder courtesy of the horse doctors at Miamitown Equine Veterinary Services:

"When securing blankets, make sure that the snaps/clips are facing inward, toward the horse! If they are facing out, they can easily become stuck on something, like the hay net in the picture."

12/28/2022

A few great tips for colic do’s and don’ts.

What should you do (or not do) if your horse shows signs of colic? And how do you prevent colic in the first place? Find out from our veterinary experts.

12/28/2022

Our condolences on the loss of Dr. John Peterson, one of the original founders of Peterson & Smith Equine Hospital. Dr. Peterson contributed immensely to the field of equine veterinary medicine. Our deepest sympathies to his family.

We are saddened to announce the passing of one of Peterson Smith’s founders, Dr. John Peterson. His dedication to the company and to the veterinary community as a whole will be fondly remembered by all. We offer our deep condolences to his family.

12/22/2022

Just a few blanket strap safety tips as many of us get ready to blanket our horses as it drops into the single digit temperatures.

12/21/2022

With the big drop in temperature this upcoming Friday night into the holiday weekend, here are a few tips to keep your horses safe and healthy throughout the drastic weather change!

🐴 Make sure your horses have easy access to plenty of water. Check to make sure your heaters are in working order and ice is cracked on buckets and stock tanks.

🐴 Add some electrolytes to your horses feed or water to encourage drinking and to avoid colic.

🐴 Make sure your horses have enough shelter and hay in front of them to keep their body temperature up and to keep them warm.

🐴 Lastly, if you do have an emergency this holiday weekend, make sure you have enough coffee or hot chocolate waiting for your vet when they arrive!

Have a safe and blessed holiday weekend from Branning Equine! 🤍

11/25/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🍽 We hope you all have a wonderful evening relaxing and enjoying the amazing weather! I am thankful for my caring clients, my family and friends, and last but not least my animals ❤️

Happy Thanksgiving!!

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Branning Equine! We are so thankful for all our wonderful clients and patients!

10/12/2022

Today little Miss Harper helped Tori and Dr. B with fall vaccines ❤️

09/03/2022

Our administrative offices, pharmacy and veterinary practice will be closed Saturday-Monday in observance of Labor Day. East Coast Equine will be on call for emergencies this weekend as part of the emergency co-op group. Please do not call for medication refills or appointment scheduling as these are not emergency services and East Coast cannot schedule appointments or fill your online prescriptions. If you would like a medication refilled or appointment please text the practice phone and on Tuesday at 8am we will respond to all messages. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday at 8am. We hope you enjoy the holiday weekend!

08/08/2022

Please note due to excessive hold times and issues with prescription authorizations and directions Branning Equine will no longer authorize any prescriptions through Chewy. We will auhtorize prescriptions through any other pet pharmacy of your choice.

03/31/2022

Announcement: After several months of meetings and planning we are excited to share the development of a rotating Emergency Coverage Cooperative (Co-op) with East Coast Equine Veterinary Services. This Co-op is not intended to replace your routine veterinarian and/or elective services for clients and patients, it is strictly for emergencies that occur during the weekend hours. Dr. Branning and the veterinarians at East Coast Equine will rotate on call duties for weekends throughout the month.

If you have an emergency please call the practice line (973) 862-9733 and the call will be forwarded to the veterinarian on call.

For further details see the anouncement below!

The Co-op will begin April 1st.

02/04/2022

The correct answer is: NEITHER.

Owning a horse is a big investment in terms of money, time and emotion. This is why it’s important to investigate a prospective horse’s overall health and condition through a pre-purchase examination (PPE) conducted by an equine veterinarian.

Pre-purchase exams may vary depending on the situation and the veterinarian who is doing the examination, but the main question you will always need to answer at the beginning is, “what will I be doing with this horse?”
What is my experience level?
What are my goals? (E.g., will I compete?)
Will I board it or will it stay at my farm?
Is this horse going to be sold in the future?

There are no correct (or wrong) answers, it’s all about your personal level of comfort. So don’t be afraid to express your concerns to your veterinarians — keeping an open and honest line of communications is key!

Based on your answers, the veterinarian will then discuss with you how the findings from the PPE might impact your goals from a health standpoint; however, remember that he/she cannot predict the future and there are many factors out of the veterinarian’s control that can affect a horse’s short- and long-term ability to perform. Namely, things like hoof care; use of protective leg gear; fitness and conditioning of the horse; manner of training; experience of the rider; injury; genetic predisposition and more.

So in the end, the veterinarian’s role when doing a pre-purchase examination is not to pass or fail the horse, but simply to find out everything possible about the animal’s physical status. Equipped with that information and based on how much risk you’re willing to assume, the decision to purchase the horse is then totally up to you.

02/04/2022

No one is a fan of stall rest but sometimes it becomes a necessary evil — whether to minimize re-injury and encourage optimum healing, or possibly to keep your horse sheltered from severe weather.

Our friends at Stable Management Magazine have some tips that could help both you and your horse get through stall rest in good spirits. Additional suggestions are available at https://stablemanagement.com/articles/horses-sane-stall-rest-27616

12/25/2021

Merry Christmas to all our wonderful clients and patients ❤️ from all of us at Branning Equine!

12/03/2021

Dr. Branning will be out of town for the AAEP conference until Wednesday December 8th. Medications will still be available for pick up and our voicemail will be checked during normal business hours. All emergency medical coverage will be through East Coast Equine Veterinary Services.

11/30/2021

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11/30/2021

Attention Clients!

Our phones are back up and running! The answering service will be on until 9AM but if you have an emergency, patch through and leave a message and we will get back to you promptly.

Thank You!!

11/29/2021

Attention all Branning Equine Clients:

Our phones are currently down so if you need to contact Dr. Branning or have an emergency, please message this page and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Sorry for the inconvenience, we are working as best we can to get our phones back up and working. Thank you!

11/11/2021

Honoring and remembering all the veterans who fought to give us the freedoms we enjoy as a nation. Thank you for your service! Happy Veterans Day!

08/27/2021

Obesity is a common problem and weight loss can seem a challenge for most horse owners. This is a great tip guide for weight reduction in the overweight horse!

Obesity can severely affect your horse's health and, as a horse owner, you play an important role in controlling your equine companion’s weight. Sound nutrition management, a regular exercise program and veterinary care are key to keeping your horse fit and healthy. However, maintaining the ideal weight is not always easy (humans should know).

When implementing a weight-loss program for the overweight horse, remember the importance of doing it gradually and under the supervision of an equine veterinarian; the graphic below includes some tips that can help you get started. Be sure to schedule regular check-ups with your horse doctor, especially during the weight reduction process!

As always, for more information about caring for the obese/overweight horse, consult your equine veterinarian or visit our website at www.aaep.org.

08/02/2021

Part time veterinary technician wanted.

Branning Equine is an ambulatory equine practice based out of Augusta, NJ. We have a wonderful work team of one Doctor and one full time Technician and are seeking an additional technician to add to our team on a seasonal or per diem basis, which may continue to a regular part time position. We are looking for someone with hard work ethic, dedication, professionalism and an easy going personality. Office and billing experience is a plus. This would be the perfect position for someone in a veterinary technician program looking to fulfill hours and gain knowledge. We have an environment that nurtures growth and skill development.

Hours available Monday and Tuesdays. More hours are availble as these are the busy seasons. Equine experience and handling required. Pay to commensurate with experience. After hours rotating on call duties available with after hours pay.
Please send all resumes to:
[email protected]
Attention: Dr. Branning

03/31/2021

Deworming horses may be something you’ve been doing the same way for as long as you can remember. However, you should know that this old-school approach is quickly becoming outdated. Commonly used strategies for parasite control in adult horses are based largely on knowledge and concepts that are more than 50 years old; they are not only a waste of time and money, they especially build drug resistance in the parasitic fauna of equines.

Working with your horse doctor to create a targeted deworming plan for each horse/farm is actually less work, less expensive and more effective than the rotational deworming program of the old days. It’s very important to have your veterinarian perform f***l egg counts to determine the amount of eggs your horse is shedding and check the efficacy of the dewormer used last.

Finally, don't rely on dewormers alone when it comes to parasite control. As parasites are primarily transferred via manure, good pasture maintenance is also necessary.

For more information, the AAEP Parasite Control Guidelines can be found on our website athttps://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Documents/InternalParasiteGuidelinesFinal5.23.19.pdf
As always, consult your equine veterinarian for questions specific to your horse and to set up an effective deworming program.