Greene, Lewis, and Associates

09/09/2024

HURRICANE POLICIES AND PROTOCOL

We are available today and tomorrow for coggins.

08/29/2024

We will be closed on Monday, September 2nd to allow our team members to spend the day with their families and friends celebrating Labor Day.

Emergency call will be available regular hours on the weekend and will be referred to LSU from noon on Sunday, September 1st until 7am Tuesday September 3rd.

Thank you and have a wonderful holiday weekend.

All of us at Greene, Lewis and Associates, Inc.

Call now to connect with business.

07/02/2024

Happy Independence Day from Greene, Lewis and Associates, Inc.

Our office and on-call services will be closed Thursday July 4th and re-open Friday July 5th at 7am.

Please call today to stock up on any medications that you may need for the holiday.

LSU large animal hospital emergency number 225-578-9500
Med Vet Mandeville Small animal emergency number 985-626-4862

03/27/2024

02/01/2024

WE ARE HIRING!
We are now hiring for part-time Stable Hands/Kennel Assistants to join our team.
Work days are Thursday-Sunday.
We offer a fun, fast-paced work environment, complete with a great group of people who are supportive, helpful and goal-oriented.
In this role, you will be responsible for including but not limited to: mucking stalls, sweeping barns, feeding animals and cleaning kennels. You may also be asked to assist veterinarians.
Horse knowledge is preferred for this position.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic and innovative team, or you have any questions related to the position or requirements, please forward your resume to: [email protected]
greenelewis.com

01/17/2024

During these cold winter days you may be thinking about offering bran mashes to your horse as a warm, comforting treat and also as a way to help prevent colic due to the higher fiber content of bran. This, however, is an outdated concept and nutritionists point out several potential problems associated with feeding bran mash too often—namely, an imbalance of the dietary calcium-phosphorus ratio that could lead to bone disorders, and a disruption of the healthy fermentation patterns in the horse’s intestinal tract.

The best way to help your horse stay warm this winter is by increasing forage 🌾 and providing shelter 🏠 during a cold snap. And as far as the risk of colic, your first line of defense is to provide plenty of water to keep your horse hydrated. 💦

As always, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information; contact them to learn more about feeding mashes (they are typically not an issue if fed as the occasional treat) and colic prevention this winter.
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Brough to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

01/16/2024

01/16/2024

In spite of the cold weather, Greene,Lewis And Associates will be opening at 7 am.

01/15/2024

As a storm threat of freezing rain and snow marches across the U.S. and Canada ❄️🌨🫧🌬, below are some tips for keeping your horses safe during extreme winter weather events:

1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale if they’ve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay source—just more frequently.

2. Similarly, if your horse is not used to being locked up in a stall now is NOT the time. The stress of a major change and the decreased activity can be risk factors for colic. Be sure your animals have access to shelter, hay, and drinkable water but let them move around if they choose to do so.

3. Horses that are thin, older, or fully body clipped are those most at risk in extreme weather.

4. Well fitting blankets are great but be sure horses do not get sweaty under them or that the blankets don’t soak through if snow or rain covered. Wet, cold, and covered is worse that dry, cold, and naked.

5. Some of the highest risk times are when the temperatures hover right around freezing, as that can result in sleet/freezing rain/ice that can make horses wet and therefore colder. Slippery footing is a concern, too.

6. If using electric water heaters, be sure they are functioning and not shocking horses. Take your gloves off and stick your hand in the water (briefly!) to double check.

7. “Trick” your horses into consuming extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If you’ve never fed beet pulp before, be sure to add LOTS of warm water. Dry beet pulp is a common source of choke.

8. Tips of ears can be at risk for frostbite. Putting a jumper-style ear bonnet or other ear cover can protect them from wind chills.

Stay safe, friends!

01/09/2024

Ready or not, foaling season is upon us! Is your foaling kit stocked and ready to go?

If this is your first foaling or you don’t know where to start, the graphic below lists a few essentials for you to include. Having these items ready in advance will mean less stress and scrambling at the last minute trying to acquire what you need.

As always, your veterinarian is your best source of information. Consult your horse doctor for additional recommendations and for training on how to properly use these tools to assist your mare during and after delivery!

12/26/2023

Call today and come in today to get your pups nails trimmed!!!
(985) 893-3839

12/25/2023

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

12/21/2023

Winter has officially joined the party, bringing a fresh chill to the air and a sprinkle of holiday magic.

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF WINTER!

12/06/2023

Look how cute these cookies are!!! Thank you so much! We love our clients! 🎄

11/20/2023

Happy Thanksgiving Week from our Greene, Lewis and Associates team! We hope you have a wonderful holiday with friends and family (both 2 and 4 legged)🐴. Please note we will be closed beginning at 7pm Wednesday November 22nd and will re-open at 7am Friday November 24th. 🍁

Please give us a call before Wednesday at 7 pm to get any emergency supplies you may need. (985) 893-3839

10/14/2023

Dr. Lewis is at Heritage Place in Oklahoma City teaching and hunting for new upcoming equine veterinarians.

09/27/2023

Press Release

September 26, 2023

It is with mixed emotions that Greene, Lewis and Associates announces the departure of Dr. Matt Greene. While it saddens us to lose a great member of the GLA team, we are excited and happy for Dr. Greene as he pursues his passion of advanced bovine reproduction. Greeneline Genetics has grown over the years and is offering more specialized advanced reproductive techniques which require Dr. Greene’s complete dedication. However, the relationship with GLA is not ending. Greene, Lewis and Associates, Inc. will continue to partner with Greeneline Genetics in offering advanced equine reproductive techniques like oocyte aspiration. Dr. Matt Greene’s tenure with GLA will end October 31, 2023. Please reach out to Greeneline Genetics for your advanced bovine reproductive needs at 985-276-0507 or email [email protected].

08/15/2023

HEAT STRESS

For the last few weeks, we have been seeing more and more heat related cases in horses in our area. It is challenging to monitor horses response to heat stress. This year has been like no other so monitoring your horses for heatstroke and heat stress is high priority. Heat stress is when the animal has reached beyond their ability to exchange heat. Some clinical signs that your horse may present are as follows:
1. Profuse sweating. If you have a non-sweater, you are increasing your odds of having heat related issues.
2. Rapid breathing and flared nostrils. If your horse has heaves, then you are increasing your odds of heat related issues.
3. Muscle tremors or spasms.
4. Bright red or very pale mucous membranes (gums, inside lips of v***a, inside nostrils).
5. Decreased and very concentrated urine.
6. Elevated body temperature. (99-101.0 is normal).
7. Elevated heart rate.

Cold hosing/scraping and resting in a cool shade is about the best we can do to help our horses. If your horses have a barn that’s available to them, supplying high velocity fans will help as well. And as always encourage your horses to drink water.