Equine Veterinary Associates

08/22/2024

We wish the best of luck to Sam as she heads off to become a Radiology Technologists. She is going to be missed. We send her off with some of Dr. Brunk's favorite sayings. You should see the back of her shirt.

07/30/2024

"There’s less and less of us to actually live it. Somebody has to tell the story.” Read more on Amie Just's trip to Burwell, where John Cook was a hit.

07/20/2024

We are scheduling teeth for Wednesday, July 24. If you need your horses teeth floated call the clinic to schedule you time for this day.

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07/06/2024

Make sure you have a current coggins. When hauling have your paperwork in order and with you. Generally you have not had to have a current coggins for in state equine at Nebraska events; but check with the events you are attending in the state as we're sure you will be required to have current coggins at all events in the State of Nebraska even if you are a state resident. Plan ahead, don't wait for the last minute and expect to get coggins when you need them.

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture announced Thursday it has confirmed the first case of an incurable equine virus found in the state in over a decade.

07/04/2024

06/18/2024

We are looking for a Veterinary Technician, would like them to have equine experience. If you know someone that is looking please have them contact us.

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06/15/2024

🐎 He’s a palomino quarter horse from Ericson, Nebraska that can run like the wind but most importantly needs a name!

Coach Cook is officially commissioning YOU Husker Nation to name his new roping horse.

In return, whoever submits coach’s fav name gets 2 tickets to see a Husker Volleyball home match this upcoming season!

Drop those epic names below. Yeehaw!!!

06/11/2024

The Health Requirements for the 2024 Nebraska State Fair are posted on our website, https://www.statefair.org/ag-competitions/livestock-exhibitors/. One major change for 2024 is we will NOT be requiring Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for in-state animals. Animals originating out-of-state will still require one. Veterinary inspections upon arrival will continue for all animals. Please keep in mind this can be adjusted in the case of a disease outbreak or at the recommendation of the Nebraska State Veterinarian.

05/31/2024

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05/28/2024

On Memorial Day we honor all who have sacrificed their lives to serve our country. But it's also an important moment to let those who continue to put their lives on the line know we appreciate their service. Honor all our service members this Memorial Day.

05/20/2024

The horses lived in Harris County and were euthanized.

04/28/2024

Thank you Dr. Brunk and all our staff for what you do.

Join us as we celebrate and all the incredible individuals who dedicate their lives to animal health, especially those who care for our equine companions!

From the racetrack to the show grounds, and all the way to your own backyard—equine veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff ensure the well-being of our beloved horses at every stage of life. THANK YOU, horse doctors, for your passion, expertise, and tireless work!

Do you have a favorite thing about your equine veterinarian? Please share in the comments!

04/27/2024

Want to thank everyone for checking up on us with all the storms around the Omaha, Elkhorn, Valley area. We are safe and sound but please pray for the residents of Elkhorn who were hit hard.

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04/26/2024

Grass sugar content fluctuates with the time of day, season, and weather. Timing turnout for horses with EMS, IR, or a history of laminitis can help prevent problems.

04/26/2024

**UPDATE: we are full! We added May 14th to our schedule and filled that one up, too. Thank you for the overwhelming response! We'll definitely have to do this again!

We've decided to do a HUGE spay and neuter event for cats in May! Round up all your barn cats and house cats and get them fixed for a deep discount one day only!

Call us at 308-384-6147 to get on the schedule!

04/16/2024

Monday - May 13 is going to be teeth day again. Please call the clinic to schedule your appointment.

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03/27/2024

Dental times still available are 9 am, 10 am and 3:30 pm.

03/26/2024

April 10th will be dental day. Get your horses dental work done before the riding season starts. Please call the office to set up a time.

03/19/2024

Learn about 10 common plants and chemicals your horse should never eat.

03/06/2024

Just a reminder that Monday, March 11th Casey will be here for dental work. This will be the only day in March as his schedule is full. Please call the clinic if you need dental work done. Morning times available.

02/28/2024

March 11th will be our next teeth day. Floating should be done once a year and sometimes every 6 months. Please call the clinic to schedule a time slot on March 11th.

02/26/2024

We have 3 times available for teeth on Tuesday 2/27 if you need teeth done. 1 pm. 2 pm and 3 pm.

02/13/2024

🎉 Here's a reason to celebrate.

02/13/2024

02/08/2024

And we have an excellent person doing our dentals. Watch our post for when we have dental days.

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. While horses don’t exactly qualify as pets, this is still a good opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of having a veterinarian check your horse’s teeth at least once a year.

Following is some important food for thought (pun intended) courtesy of AAEP member Dr. Christine Staten:

“Did you know that horses don’t really need their incisors to eat? Yep, even pasture. But if their incisors are a mess, it affects their ability to appropriately grind their food with their molars and pre-molars.

Dental work in horses is not just about floating teeth to get off points. It’s about balancing the mouth so that they can get the most nutrition out of their food without pain.

Shearing hay in the mouth is necessary to get the nutrition out. The guy in the picture was skinny because he could not move his jaw laterally enough to shear his food, but his health and body condition score improved significantly once the incisors were balanced.”

When was the last time you had your horse’s teeth checked?

01/31/2024

We are an ag State why do we want to tax Veterinary Services. All the Governor wants to do is lower property taxes to do this they have to generate the revenue from another place so they will tax other items. All they are doing is robbing peter to pay paul. Reduce spending is how to lower taxes.

ACTION ALERT - Veterinary Sales Tax Exemption

On Thursday, February 1st, the Revenue Committee will hold a hearing on LB 1311. All members are encouraged to take action to oppose LB 1311 - a bill that would impose a sales tax on veterinary services.

What can you do?

1) Email each of the senators who serve on the Revenue Committee and voice your opposition to the bill - you may email to all senators at once or each individually.

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[email protected] (Senator Meyer introduced the bill at the request of the Governor)

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2) Post online comments in opposition to the bill on the Legislature’s webpage – click on the link below and then click “Submit Comments Online for 1311”. This step will ensure that at the hearing on Thursday, when Senators consider the testimony in favor and in opposition to the bill – they will hear from the Chairwoman of the Committee: “We received ____ Letters in opposition to the bill.”

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=55562

Both steps should take a combined five minutes and will be crucial for the care of animals in our state.

Join us on Thursday for the NVMA Legislative Action Day. Two bills of interest will be heard on Thursday - LB 1311 (sales tax on veterinary services) and LB 892 (controlled substances to include xylazine)

01/31/2024

We'll see you all there