Active Balance - Integrative Veterinary Services, Taryn Yates DVM

06/15/2024

All of my Central Oregon friends and clients,
I’m beyond excited to announce I will be returning to Central Oregon, for good, later this month. My family and I are moving back after a couple years in the valley. I look forward to reconnecting with everyone and don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like chiropractic work for your horses or dogs. Still the same number and text is best 406-546-3017. I plan to be back seeing clients in July. Can’t wait to be back on the dry side!!

09/11/2022

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06/02/2022

We are sharing the following e-mail from the State Veterinarian's Office re: EHV-1 from this morning. We do not know of any horses in Central Oregon that have tested positive at this time but will keep the community updated if that changes.

"One case of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) confirmed in Clackamas County, Oregon

A horse from Clackamas County recently tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1). After exhibiting neurologic symptoms, the owners called a private veterinarian to examine the animal and collect a sample for testing. The horse was later humanely euthanized. A California Laboratory confirmed EHV-1 on May 31. EHV-1 is a reportable disease, and veterinarians are legally responsible for immediately reporting all suspected cases to the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA).

The horse owner reports the animal recently traveled to the 2022 State Oregon High School Equestrian (OHSET) Teams Championship. OHSET was held at the First Interstate Bank Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon, from May 12-15. A second horse from the same ranch who also traveled to OHSET is doing well, recovering from initial respiratory symptoms. However, an ODA District Veterinarian placed a quarantine on the farm following state and national guidelines.

The ODA State Veterinarian is working with OHSET to evaluate the potential exposure risk at the state event, and event coordinators are working to contact exhibitors. All horse owners who believe that their horse may have been exposed to EHV-1 should monitor their animal’s temperature twice daily and call their veterinarian if they see any symptoms.

The EHV-1 virus is highly contagious and spreads via aerosolized secretions from infected coughing horses, direct and indirect contact with nasal secretions, and fetal fluids. EHV-1 typically has an incubation period of 2-10 days. Respiratory shedding of the virus generally occurs for 7-10 days but may persist longer in infected horses.

Following basic biosecurity practices is an essential factor in reducing the risk of exposure to all contagious equine diseases. Basic biosecurity measures to follow to decrease potential disease spread at equine events include:

Limit horse-to-horse contact
Limit horse-to-human-to-horse contact
Avoid the use of communal water sources
Avoid sharing of equipment unless thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between uses
Isolate new or returning horses from others for 30 days
Monitor your horse for clinical signs of disease and report any temperature over 102°F to a veterinarian
Find more information about EHV-1 at ODA online: https://oda.direct/EquineHerpesvirus

Sign up for equine news from ODA at: https://oda.fyi/EquineNews"

05/19/2022

05/19/2022

According to the Oregon State Veterinarian's office, equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) has been confirmed in two Deschutes County horses. EHM is the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). Both horses have been euthanized.

We know the horse-owning population in Deschutes County will have questions and concerns.

(EDITED: We will be hosting a live Q&A webinar at 7 p.m., PDT, on Wednesday, May 18. Seats are limited to 250 registrants and 100 live attendees. If you are unable to make it, we will be posting a recording. Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7824326377007044879)

The deceased horses were not under the care of Bend Equine Medical Center; however, we'd like to share the following statement from the Oregon State Veterinarian, Dr. Ryan Scholz:

"A horse from Deschutes County tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) on May 4, 2022. Confirmation came from an out-of-state laboratory. The horse had recently attended the Oregon Horse Center at the Prairie Arena in Eugene from April 22-25. The horse has not attended any other events since that time. EHV-1 can cause upper-respiratory disease, neurological disease, abortions, and/or neonatal death. This horse showed neurological symptoms but did not show signs of nasal discharge or an elevated temperature. Unfortunately, due to delayed reporting, this case was only recently shared with the department.

A second horse from Deschutes County became symptomatic on May 13. The infected horse attended a show on May 6-7, also at the Oregon Horse Center in Eugene. Confirmation of EHV-1 came from the Oregon State University Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory on May 16.

Both horses were humanely euthanized and both ranches are currently under quarantine. The required quarantine will last a minimum of 28 days.

Equine herpesvirus information

The EHV-1 virus is highly contagious and is spread via aerosolized secretions from infected coughing horses, by direct and indirect contact with nasal secretions, and fetal fluids. EHV-1 typically has an incubation period of 2-10 days. Respiratory shedding of the virus generally occurs for 7-10 days but may persist longer in infected horses.

Following basic biosecurity practices is an important factor in reducing risk of exposure to all contagious equine diseases. Basic biosecurity measures to follow to decrease potential disease spread at equine events include:
• Limit horse-to-horse contact.
• Limit horse-to-human-to-horse contact.
• Avoid use of communal water sources.
• Avoid sharing of equipment unless thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between uses.
• Monitor your horse for clinical signs of disease and report any temperature over 102°F to a veterinarian."

04/07/2022

08/23/2021

09/18/2020

An excellent listen for all horse owners dealing with the wildfire smoke. There are a lot of questions regarding what level is safe and how long to wait after severe smoke has cleared. In Bend we have been in hazardous conditions (most days 500+) for a solid week at this point. Also good information regarding nebulization and why you should be working only with your veterinarian regarding this type of treatment. PLEASE LISTEN

06/24/2020

***CLIENT NOTICE***
Dear Valued Clients,
First I want to say I am truly grateful to have such a supportive group of clients. As many of you know I had an accident with my own horse late April. I definitely knew I had a concussion at the time but didn’t fully realize the severity. This last month my symptoms have gotten significantly worse. Due to my Doctor’s orders I have been required to take time off and heal. I have had to take a couple weeks off and will be starting back into work very slowly as my symptoms allow. I will be revamping my entire schedule as many people have had their appointments cancelled in the last month and I will have to start back into work very slowly. I appreciate everyone’s patience and healing thoughts and know that I am doing my best to get healthy so I can be at my best to help your horses. Please continue to be patient and I am doing my best to get everyone back on the schedule as I can. I am very sorry for any inconvenience an look forward to be back up and running and seeing all of my patients soon!
Dr. Taryn Yates

12/11/2019

Something good to think about as the weather is changing daily! Pay attention to your horses and consider adding electrolytes or horse quencher if you notice they aren’t drinking enough

College thesis paper looks at the relationship between barometric pressure and incidence of colic in horses.

04/05/2019

Please read your labels !!

06/16/2018

Integrating a more holistic approach helps address pain issues in a much more complete way

http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/blog/cvm-news/auburn-equine-veterinarian-uses-acupuncture-to-treat-horses-for-chronic-pain-other-conditions/

An Auburn University equine veterinarian is having success treating horses with chronic pain and other conditions by using a form of integrative medicine—acupuncture. Dr. Kara Lascola, an associate professor of equine internal medicine in the Department of Clinical Sciences, says acupuncture, a ke...

10/19/2017

08/02/2017

Good reminder to be extra aware with this heat!