Hursh Veterinary Services LLC

11/25/2024

⭐️Attention⭐️

We will not be available 11/27 through 12/1. Services will resume 12/2.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/22/2024

Did you know your horse can catch the flu, too?

While there isn’t a specific time of the year for “flu season” in the equine world, any time is good to learn more about this highly contagious respiratory condition—particularly because it’s one of the most common infectious diseases of the respiratory tract of horses, and recent years have been unusually active for Equine Influenza Virus (EIV) on a global scale.

EIV spreads rapidly through groups of horses in aerosolized droplets dispersed by coughing, and the severity of clinical signs depends on the degree of existing immunity within the affected individual, among other factors (i.e., correctly vaccinated horses are less affected than unvaccinated horses).
Any horse showing signs of respiratory disease (cough, nasal discharge, persistent fever) should be isolated immediately until your veterinarian can determine the exact cause.

To learn more about Equine Influenza Virus (EIV), visit these resources:
https://aaep.org/resource/aaep-infectious-disease-guidelines-equine-influenza-eiv/
&
https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-influenza

As always, your horse doctor remains your best source of information. Contact them to learn more about how to prevent this disease through an appropriate vaccination protocol and biosecurity practices.

11/14/2024

It is important to be able to tell how old a sheep/goat is by looking at its teeth. Sheep/goats with worn, broken, and missing teeth will have a more difficult time maintaining their body condition, especially under grazing situations.

https://www.sheepandgoat.com/_files/ugd/aded98_402cd4def3cf4613b225c6420687ba65.pdf

11/12/2024

To our veterans and active-duty military: For your bravery, service and dedication to this country, thank you. We honor you this .

11/07/2024

RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOUR HORSE IS ACCIDENT-PRONE...🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to confront a medical emergency. There are several behavioral traits that make horses especially accident-prone: one is their instinctive flight-or-fight response; another is their need to establish the pecking order within a herd; and a third is their natural curiosity. Such behaviors account for many of the cuts, bruises, and abrasions that horses suffer. In fact, lacerations are probably the most common emergency that horse owners must contend with.

Do you know what to do if your horse is cut or bleeding? The initial steps you take to treat a wound can prevent further damage and speed healing, and maintaining your presence of mind could save your horse's life. Here are some general guidelines to keep in mind in case of emergency; how you will ultimately proceed will depend on your horse's individual circumstances, and on the advice you receive from your veterinarian.

10/31/2024

Dr. Brooke is sick today so we won’t be taking any appointments today. Sorry for any inconvenience. If you need to schedule an appointment for a later date, please call and leave a message.
Hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween 🎃

10/15/2024

Starting November 5th of 2024, the silver and orange metal tags will no longer be available and EID tags will be required, as enforced by the USDA. Please refer to the information below. There will be virtual meetings coming up with the Wyoming Livestock Board to address any questions/concerns.

10/11/2024

Did you know that minis, donkeys, and ponies need routine dental care too?
We float everything from mini ponies to donkeys, mules, and draft horses! Right in your backyard!
Call to schedule your appointment 307-920-0074

09/30/2024

🍁Fall is officially here🍁

🍁Starting Tuesday October 1st, we will be resuming regular fall/winter/spring hours. This means we will be taking appointments from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. We will also be available for emergencies Monday through Thursday evenings. Emergency fees will be applied to anything after 5 pm.

🍁If you have any questions or if you would like to set up an appointment, please call 307-920-0074. Thank you!

09/23/2024

⭐️Attention⭐️

We will be out of state starting this Wednesday the 25th through Sunday the 29th. We will resume regular hours starting Monday the 30th. All messages/phone calls will be returned Monday the 30th.

09/19/2024

Proud to be a sponsor of this event! Come support the CWC rodeo team this weekend!

Count Down Til Rodeo Time!

Buy your tickets here!
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09/14/2024

Fall is here and it’s that time of year! Call to schedule your appointment. 307-920-0074

09/06/2024

Lilly unfortunately had a bad encounter with a porcupine. After heavy sedation we were able to remove the quills.
Did you know? Donkeys and burros take much more sedation than the average horse due to their higher metabolic rates. The are also very clever and have thick skin, adding an extra challenge

09/04/2024

Anthrax has been confirmed in multiple beef herds in Carbon County.

Owners of livestock experiencing clinical signs consistent with anthrax or sudden death should contact their private veterinary practitioner or the Wyoming Livestock Board, 307.777.7515, [email protected].

https://wlsb.state.wy.us/editable-page/home/downloadFile?filename=Anthrax%20Confirmed%20in%20Carbon%20County%20Cattle.pdf

For more information on Anthrax see the CDC Website: https://www.cdc.gov/anthrax/about/index.html