River Basin Equine Veterinary Services

02/28/2023

Our thoughts and prayers to our client Lynn Birkland on the loss of her pride and joy; her five horses, several cats, chickens and her barn. Please send our friend condolences.

The barn is a total loss.

12/25/2022

02/19/2021

The Sheets family are good friends from way back. After some frustrating interactions with local roofing contractors, we reached out to F/S Contracting for advice. Thankfully, they offered to make the long trip out and help us put a new roof on our house. If you are in need of some residential, commercial or agricultural roofing work; please contact Casey Sheets (402) 870-0672. Our roofing work is planned for April, weather permitting. We are trying to line up some other jobs in the area to show our appreciation for their friendship and willingness to make the trip from Nebraska. Honest, personable and quality work can be expected.

01/06/2021

Commonly known as “heaves,” equine asthma is a serious condition that requires proper diagnosis, management, and often treatment.

10/25/2020

Three equine professionals offer tips for preparing your animals, facilities, and yourself for the deep freeze ahead.

09/25/2020

An equine nutritionist answers common questions about feeding beet pulp to horses.

09/23/2020

Our nutrition expert offers care and feeding tips for a thin senior horse before the cold weather hits.

09/10/2020

Fall can be a beautiful time of year for horseback riding; however, frost can negatively impact horse health. Frost damaged pastures can have higher concentrations of nonstructural carbohydrates, leading to an increase in the potential for founder and colic, especially in horses diagnosed with or prone to obesity, laminitis, Cushings, and Equine Metabolic Syndrome. To help prevent these health issues, wait up to a week before turning horses back onto a pasture after a killing frost. Subsequent frosts are not a concern as the pasture plants were killed during the first frost.

Why do nonstructural carbohydrates increase during the fall? During the day, plants carry out the process of photosynthesis. In this process, they make carbohydrates as an energy source for the plant. A second process, respiration, is carried out when the plants use up the carbohydrates they produce during the night for energy. Plant respiration slows down when temperatures are near freezing. As a result, the plants hold their carbohydrates overnight. Freezing can stop respiration and lock the carbohydrates in the plant for over a week. Thus, plants tend to contain more carbohydrates in colder temperatures or after a frost. Often, horses will prefer forages after a frost due to the higher carbohydrates levels.

09/04/2020

In clinic dental day the afternoon of Friday September 18 Let us know if you want to reserve a time.
Will have more dental days in October

07/09/2020

Hay for sale grass/alfalfa (60/40) $5.50 per bale. Call Doug 319-551-4623

06/05/2020

Sometimes rest is the best recipe for recovery for an injured horse. Learn about the science of healing, aggressive vs. conservative treatment, and exercise rehabilitation.

06/04/2020

Trail riding season is in full swing, and our sources answered 17 questions about keeping your horse sound and healthy. Read an excerpt of this cover story from the June 2019 issue of The Horse now.

05/14/2020

05/07/2020

Maybe horses are our super heroes

03/20/2020

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The Idea of Order offers up weekly pony ridiculousness.

02/26/2020

Twenty-five exposed horses at the affected premises have been quarantined.

12/15/2019

10/11/2019

Dental days: October 18 Friday and October 24 Thursday.

09/06/2019

Cowgirl and Horse by Jennifer Meyers on 500px

08/20/2019

If traveling west (Colorado Wyoming, Nebraska, Texas or Oklahoma)please look at the current counties effected and avoid those counties. Vesicular Stomatitis is not fatal but Will cause some discomfort in eating and may result in weight loss until the horse fights off the disease. Is transmitted from close contact and also via biting insects. No vaccine available. Not a scare but just information for those horses traveling into those states. Please read article and if questions or concerns give us a call.

Here’s an update of equine-related vesicular stomatitis cases as of Aug. 15.

04/25/2019

Ranch riding is becoming increasingly popular among horseback riders. Iowa Equine Day, May 4, is an opportunity to learn more about ranch riding.

01/16/2019

Tonight.

12/11/2018

‘‘‘Tis the season

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04/18/2018

Ready to Leap into Spring!! Have dental days planned for Wednesday May 2nd and Thursday May 10th. Let us know if want to make an appointment for one of those days. Also making appointments for spring vaccinations. Look forward to seeing you and your shedding horses! And some sunshine and warm weather!!!

03/05/2018

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jan Bringman and family. Our deepest sympathy.

01/30/2018

I would say most of us are not affected by this law. If you haul a horse for money (transportation or cash winnings) may want to read and forward as needed.

Information on the new ELD mandate and how this affects transportation of horses.

12/23/2017

Happy Holidays!

12/13/2017

December 13: National Horse Day!

12/07/2017

08/29/2017

Awesome Rick Wilson and dental crew! Keep up the good work