White Pine Equine

11/28/2024

A very Happy Thanksgiving to all the wonderful clients and horses of White Pine Equine Veterinary. I couldn’t be more thankful that you have trusted me to care for your beautiful horses and for all your support in our first year! As a reminder we are emergency only until Monday, December 2nd. For emergencies call 208-462-0999.

11/18/2024

*Friendly reminder* Banamine NEVER goes in the muscle! Either orally or intravenously ONLY with individuals who are trained and comfortable with IV injections.

💉 The literal “shot heard round the world”. It sounds like a horse received Flunixin or Banamine intramuscularly on an episode of last night? We would like to remind everyone that despite being labeled for intra-muscular use, horses should only ever receive this drug orally or intra-venously. Something that the folks at Yellowstone would need to be on the lookout for after this misplaced administration would be signs of gas and swelling under the neck or a painful injection site. Administering IM banamine to a horse can cause clostridial myositis and can lead to a serious infection that requires surgical and antibiotic intervention. Despite intervention, these infections can be fatal.

09/20/2024

As the weather cools down, now is a great time to make sure our senior horses are ready for the colder months ahead. As our equine seniors age their needs and management change. Assessing nutritional needs, body condition score as well as dental health prior to winter can help us avoid health complications like choke, unplanned weight loss and colic.

If you have an aging horse and have questions about how to best prepare them for the winter months, reach out!
Call/text 208-462-0999.

09/20/2024

We’re seeing lots of bots on our horses this time of year. A great explanation of how to get rid of and break their cycle!

🐴Lets talk Bot Flies! 🐝

Bot flies require the horses to ingest them when self grooming. The eggs are stimulated to hatch and develop into larva in the oral cavity. They are swallowed and attach to the stomach lining. This can lead to mild gastritis and ulceration at attachment sites before they pass on in the manure to complete development.

Prevention is the key to managment. Removal of the eggs with a grooming stone or bot fly knife decreases the ingested numbers. Deworming after the first frost (second week of November) with Ivermectin or Moxidectin, will kill the larva and break the life cycle.

09/01/2024

Big congrats to Hickey Horsemanship on another successful weekend and another mustang off to a new adventure!

Sedona and I placed second overall and took home the Reserve Champion title! Congratulations to Michael and her family on taking home one hell of a mare! I am so excited for your future together, and I’m confident she is in great hands!

Sawyer had to have one last sit on Sedona before she went off to her new home 💕

08/31/2024

Sharing again as we are seeing higher AQI in the Treasure Valley for the holiday weekend!

As the Treasure Valley is impacted by the smoke from nearby fires it is important to keep in mind that the air quality has impacts on our equine athletes as well. Smoke contains microscopic particles that when inhaled can travel deep into the equine airway causing inflammation and spasm, this potential for irritation is increased greatly with exercise. This graphic is a quick reference for recommended exercise levels for the average equine athlete but consultation with a veterinarian is recommended especially if your horse is experiencing respiratory symptoms.

A few tips for helping our horses during these smokey months:
-Soak/wet their hay to decrease allergen exposure
-Spray down paddocks/stalls/runs to minimize dust
-Make sure clean water is readily available, this will improve their body’s natural respiratory clearance system

White Pine Equine is here to help keep your horse feeling their best during this time! Reach out at 208-462-0999

08/07/2024

Ever curious what exactly we are blocking during a lameness exam? We love this graphic from our friends at Mallo Equine. A quick explanation of where what we hope to achieve while using diagnostic blocks!

D I A G N O S I N G P A I N- LOWER LIMB

It can be a challenge diagnosing lower limb pain. If only our equine friends could talk! One tool we use to further localize or investigate pain are nerve blocks.

What is a nerve block?
A nerve block is an injection of a local anesthetic (most commonly lidocaine or carbocaine) near the nerve that temporarily blocks nerve signals preventing pain sensation. If the horse’s lameness improves significantly or resolves, it indicates that the source of pain is in the area that was numbed or blocked. Typically nerve blocks are begun in the distal (lowest) part of the limb and then continued upward if no improvement occurs.

3 most common lower limb nerve blocks:
Palmer Digital Block (also known as a PD Block), Abaxial Sesamoid Block (also known as an Abaxial Block), and Low Palmer Block (also known as a Low 4 Point Block). See picture to understand what areas each nerve block affects.

Why start with a nerve block before X-rays or ultrasound ?
Although X-ray and ultrasound are a great diagnostic tool, using nerve blocks to further localize where to image first will save you time and money.

Nerve blocks are a valuable tool in equine veterinary medicine for diagnosing and managing lameness, allowing for targeted treatment and better outcomes for the horse.

Is your horse experiencing lameness issues? Reach out today to make a lameness appointment! We also offer performance exams which cater to our performance horses that may not have an obvious lameness issue but ensures your horse is performing at their best.

08/06/2024

Sounds like a super helpful seminar for horse owners while we are still in the thick of fire season here in Idaho! If you want some ideas for developing an emergency plan for your horses register using the below link for this free talk happening Thursday!

On Aug. 8, join AAEP member veterinarians Dr. Elizabeth Gorrell and Dr. Chelsea Folmar for a one-hour webinar discussing the essentials of disaster preparation. Whether it's tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, or wildfires, learn to plan with confidence and ensure you and your animals are ready for any emergency.

Registration is FREE but required; AAEP members will receive an email with a Zoom registration link on 8/1, so be sure to check your inbox if you missed it.

Attendees are also encouraged to submit their questions in advance through the registration form. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

Register here: https://aaep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OjyrhJK7RrOsV5LFljMxxg #/registration

07/24/2024

As the Treasure Valley is impacted by the smoke from nearby fires it is important to keep in mind that the air quality has impacts on our equine athletes as well. Smoke contains microscopic particles that when inhaled can travel deep into the equine airway causing inflammation and spasm, this potential for irritation is increased greatly with exercise. This graphic is a quick reference for recommended exercise levels for the average equine athlete but consultation with a veterinarian is recommended especially if your horse is experiencing respiratory symptoms.

A few tips for helping our horses during these smokey months:
-Soak/wet their hay to decrease allergen exposure
-Spray down paddocks/stalls/runs to minimize dust
-Make sure clean water is readily available, this will improve their body’s natural respiratory clearance system

White Pine Equine is here to help keep your horse feeling their best during this time! Reach out at 208-462-0999

07/03/2024

Wishing my clients a happy and safe Independence Day. We are closed for regular business on Thursday July 4th but will be available for emergency veterinary services. Regular business hours resume Friday July 5th.

For emergency veterinary services please call/text 208-462-0999

07/02/2024

Let’s talk about farrier radiographs!

The saying “No hoof, No horse” is popular for a reason and that’s because a large percentage of forelimb lamenesses originate in the foot. Farrier radiographs can give both your veterinarian and your farrier the opportunity to proactively address any concerns in the foot before they become a bigger problem. As a team we can evaluate the angle of the coffin bone, sole depth, foot balance and overall health of the coffin bone. Farrier radiographs are especially important for horses who have suffered from laminitis, navicular syndrome or other chronic forelimb lameness but radiographs are also important in keeping our healthy horses moving sound.

If you are interested in seeing what is inside that foot prior to or during your next farrier appointment reach out, 208-462-0999

06/13/2024

We are getting into the heart of show season but also bug season in the Treasure Valley and I get a lot of questions about which vaccines your horse should receive. Included here are some quick bites of info on our common spring vaccinations!

Did you know that vaccinations administered by a veterinarian are guaranteed by vaccine companies? Meaning they may even help with cost of testing and/or treatment in the unlikely event your horse was to become infected.
Has your horse had vaccine reactions in the past? Let’s discuss ways we can minimize complications while keeping them protected against disease.

Have questions about these vaccines or the many other options out there? Make an appointment and let’s chat. Dr. Annie Roach is now accepting new patients for equine veterinary services in the Treasure Valley. Call/text 208-462-0999

06/10/2024

Senior patients are some of our favorites. It’s important that we take care of them in their older years just as they took care of us in their younger years. Have an older horse that isn’t thriving and want to talk about best management practices? Reach out and let’s make sure they are getting everything they need!

208-462-0999

05/21/2024

Fantastic guidelines from AAEP on emergent and non-emergent equine issues!

05/12/2024

In honor of all the moms out there, human and equine - you are amazing!

04/25/2024

Exciting News!! White Pine Equine Veterinary is expanding services to now offer ambulatory veterinary services in the Treasure Valley!

My name is Dr. Annie Roach and I’m excited to provide veterinary care to all your equine companions - from pasture pet to performance athletes. Currently based in Eagle, I have been in the Treasure Valley for 3 years now and have loved getting to know the wonderful equine community in the area. I am currently accepting new clients and look forward to getting to know you and your equine partner. For appointment inquiries you may reach me via phone at 208-462-0999 or e-mail at [email protected].