Countryside Large Animal Veterinary Services

02/14/2025

💕💕💕💕💕Show us pictures of your furry Valentines! 💕💕💕💕💕💕

02/13/2025

Did you know we have a list of our services on our website? https://csidevet.com/services/ Check out what we can for you! Give us a call today! 970-351-7045

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02/11/2025

Fun facts for our "Long Ear" having clients.

02/10/2025

True Or False?

02/07/2025

This webinar is great for old hands and new comers to foaling. Please take the time to register and watch this webinar presented by AAEP.

Are you foal-ready?

Join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Chelsea Folmar & Taylor Huffman on Feb. 12 for a webinar discussion that will help you prepare for the foaling season. Learn how to create a foaling kit, the timeline of parturition (foaling), and how to recognize when veterinary intervention is needed.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ats8dN0E2JxrJYoBUPKU7BW_HtYcwxW988ZYvpWRruqNFu98_uws~AnoL_ZTlIx2iZDbk457AKzpEPWgwMyM1m36OoJWUUyiXJPOgKi4PHJJYdQ

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

01/28/2025

Congratulations to the Hodgson family on their second place Berk and Reserve Div 2 Crossbred hog at National Western Stockshow!

01/28/2025

Hang this poster in your barn to help with emeregency preparedness.

Be prepared when disaster strikes. Download this equine emergency preparedness poster and hang in your barn.
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ceh/local_resources/pdfs/HRFall2014-EEPPosterPRINT.pdf

01/16/2025

This is a good reminder on what colic can look like.

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES?

Colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. The rule of thumb is — the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:

• Alert your veterinarian immediately

• Remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings

• Don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs

• Walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself — but do not tire the horse with relentless walking and don't approach the animal if it's not safe

• Keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of colic signs. Horses are individuals and may display signs of pain in a variety of ways. Always consult your horse doctor for more information.

01/09/2025

The fires in California are a strong reminder to make sure you have a plan in case disaster strikes!! Every animal owner should have emergency supplies and a plan in place for evacuation.

01/06/2025

How do horses keep warm in these frigid temperatures?

FUN FACT FRIDAY!

Are you familiar with the many adaptations that help your horse stay warm during the cold winter months?

🌾 Hindgut digestion of hay produces the most heat, acting as a small furnace inside of the horse. This is why free choice; good quality hay is so important in the winter.

💪 Horses have a huge muscle mass and muscle activity produces heat. This includes running and playing and even shivering if their body temperature starts to drop. It is important to remember that these activities also will result in a bigger caloric demand so free choice hay and in some cases, grain, is often needed.

🧥 To blanket or not to blanket is a constant debate but either way, as it starts to get cold your horse will grow a thicker coat. If you decide to leave your horse unblanketed you may notice that they look “fluffy”. This is due to a phenomenon called piloerection where the hair stands up to better trap air within. Two layers of the coat also help with warmth. The inner layer is softer and has air pockets to create an insulating layer. The outer layer is coarse and has oils that keep moisture from penetrating the insulating layer and keep the horse warm.

⚖️ Wild horses go into the winter heavier than ideal, and the fat serves as an extra layer of insulation. However, if a horse is going to be kept heavily blanketed and in a barn during the cold weather months this is unnecessary and can lead to obesity related issues.

🦵Their distal limbs (below the knees and hocks) are made of mostly bones and tendons, tissues that are resistant to the cold temperatures.

🦶The hooves have an alternative route of blood circulation through larger vessels that can be used in low temperatures. This is why horses can stand in snow without detrimental effects.

👃A horse’s nose has a robust blood supply and is rounded so that it is less susceptible to frostbite than a human’s nose.
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Courtesy of the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee

12/30/2024

Have a safe and Happy New Year's Day

12/27/2024

Only 15 days until National Western Stock Show. Be sure to check the stockshow health requirements for your show, breeding, market, and sale animals. Get your appointments booked before time runs out!! Follow the link for requirements: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/

12/26/2024

Foaling season is around the corner. Is your foaling kit stocked? Ask our vets to make sure you have everything you need.

Foaling season is right around the corner! 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 lists a few essentials for you to include. Having these items ready several weeks before your mare’s due date 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!

12/23/2024

Only 2 more shopping days!! We have Rockin' Rope halters, Fantastic First Aid Kits and Super Shoofly leggins fly boots! All would make fantastic gifts for your equine friends and family.

12/23/2024

Have a very Merry Christmas!

12/19/2024

We can help you be as prepared as you can be! We have ready made equine First Aid Kits in the retail area at the office.

If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to be confronted with a medical emergency—even during the holidays. Are you prepared to act?

Having a clear emergency action plan will help you stay focused and effective if a crisis strikes. Below are some basic guidelines that can help you prepare for an equine emergency:

1. Know how to reach your regular veterinarian after hours. Ask about a back-up or referring veterinarian in case your regular horse doctor is not available for emergencies.

2. Have a plan for transporting the horse if necessary and know in advance the most direct route to an equine surgery center.

3. Prepare a first aid kit and store it in a clean, dry, readily accessible place. Keep a first aid kit in your horse trailer or towing vehicle as well and be sure to check your supplies periodically and restock as needed. First-aid kits can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like; seek your horse doctor's advice on what to add, especially regarding any drugs that could be included and how they should be administered.

12/18/2024

Our veterinarians recommend getting a horse's teeth floated before the real winter weather sets in. It is important for horses to masticate their forages properly because they generate heat through digestion. Does your horse need a dental?

12/17/2024

7 shopping days until Christmas!! We are here Monday-Friday 8-5 this week and Monday and Tuesday next week for last minute shopping. Halters make fantastic stocking stuffers!!