Pierce Veterinary Services

08/26/2023

Calling all of my golfing friends!!! Support a great cause and get in a fun round

08/04/2023

Good reminder in the middle of summer, especially headed into this scorching weekend. And a fun video too

08/04/2023

Mark your calendars and come out for a good time and a good cause

You don't have to be rich to be a Philanthropist

06/17/2023

California has recently reported its first-time incursion of vesicular stomatitis (VSV) in over 50 years. Since the start of the outbreak in May, 77 VSV-affected premises have been identified (29 confirmed positive, 48 suspect).

Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease of horses, donkeys, mules, cattle, swine and New World camelids that occurs in the Western Hemisphere. The disease is named for the characteristic vesicular lesions it causes in the form of blisters, crusts and ulceration of the lips, muzzle, nose, tongue, ears, sheath, teats, and/or coronary band. The virus is transmitted by biting midges and therefore is seasonal.

Because VSV is not a common occurrence in most areas every year, reports of Vesicular Stomatitis in the media often raise questions among livestock and horse owners. Visit the Disease Communication Center's website to learn more about VSV and to find updates on current disease outbreaks: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/vesicular-stomatitis

As always, your horse doctor remains your best source of information and resources. By working closely with your equine veterinarian you can develop strategies to reduce the likelihood of a Vesicular Stomatitis outbreak at your facility or to minimize the effects should one occur.

05/25/2023

Researchers investigated how you can best protect your horses from contracting the vesicular stomatitis virus. Here’s what they found.

05/25/2023

Horse owners, please note that cases of vesicular stomatitis have recently been confirmed in horses in two Southern California counties. Vesicular stomatitis is a contagious viral disease that causes painful lesions in and around the mouth and other areas. The virus is spread by biting insects, animal-to-animal contact, and on contaminated equipment and surfaces.

Affected horses usually recover fully from this disease. However, it is highly contagious and resembles Foot and Mouth Disease (which has been eradicated in the U.S. and would have significant impacts if found). As a result, this is a reportable disease.

The best approaches to preventing vesicular stomatitis are to practice good insect and fly control, bring animals in at night to limit interactions with biting insects, separate sick animals, disinfect equipment, and limit animal movement to/from affected facilities.

If you notice any clinical signs, call your vet and have them report to the CDFA at 916-900-5002.

More information is available at:
https://ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/vesicular-stomatitis
https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/VS.html
https://aaep.org/horsehealth/vesicular-stomatitis-horses

05/25/2023

Hi everyone. We are looking at opening up our property as a full care retirement boarding facility. These would be for retired horses only. Contact me if you are looking for more information/ pricing.

02/22/2023

Thank you to everyone for your patience. We are officially off maternity leave and getting back to work. Currently we are doing morning appts. Emergency coverage will be as possible. As always, when I am not available, loomis Basin Equine will be covering. Please meet our newest assistant joining the team, Rachel.

02/13/2023

Your veterinarian needs a good look into your horse’s deep, dark mouth to perform a proper dental exam. The answer? Proper sedation.

12/24/2022

So proud of Janae! She is truly what embodies an equestrian in all ways

One of Janae's biggest fans!
These are the moments that we Love!
Thank you for the pics Brooklynne Workman, your daughter is so special. Thank you for taking the time to drive and see Janae show every time we are in Ohio. We appreciate your support.

Janae is not just an amazing equestrian, but a great role model.
So proud of her!

We are asking for your vote to help her become the youngest Equestrian (and only KID) EVER to be the US Equestrian of the Year!
Please vote and spread the word. We need all of the votes we can get and we only have until Dec. 29th. Let’s make History!!!!
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THANK YOU AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
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07/31/2022

Sn**ch her up before you miss the opportunity

03/06/2022

https://www.facebook.com/486379244769705/posts/7037285356345695/

Due to the current EHV outbreak in Southern California, Boehringer Ingelheim will be hosting a virtual horse owner meeting next Thursday, March 10th at 5:30 PM. The presentation will be given by Dr. Robert Keene, BI Professional Services Veterinarian, on this important topic with plenty of time to answer questions!

When: Mar 10, 2022 05:30 PM Pacific Time
Topic: EHV Horse Owner Meeting
Webinar ID: 829 2045 4452

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82920454452

01/06/2022

Time to get ready for foaling season

FOALING SEASON IS UPON US!

Are you ready to assist your broodmare when her time comes?
 Here are some tried and true guidelines to remember during foaling:

• Unless there's an emergency, allow the foal time to break the fetal membranes. Once the foal breaks through, be sure it’s breathing.


• Generally, it’s not recommended to cut or break the umbilical cord. If it has not broken during delivery, it will usually break when the mare or foal gets up.


• Encourage the mare and foal to rest as long as possible. Give them an opportunity to bond undisturbed.


• Following birth of the foal, the mare and her newborn should be monitored for normal breathing, brightness and alertness. The mare should be non-aggressive, curious and accepting of the foal.


• Foal should stand and nurse within two hours of birth. If the foal has not nursed within three hours, call your veterinarian. The foal may be weak and in need of assistance or medical attention.


• Once the placenta has been expelled, examine it to make sure it is intact, particularly at the tips of the horns. The afterbirth will be Y-shaped and should have only the hole through which the foal emerged.


• A foal must receive colostrum (the mare's first milk) within the first eight to 12 hours of life in order to absorb the antibodies. If a foal is too weak to nurse, it may be necessary to milk the mare and give the colostrum to the foal via a stomach tube.

Contact your veterinarian to learn more so you can be prepared to help the new mother and foal get off to a great start!

Additional information is also available on our website:
Foaling Mare & Newborn: Preparing for a Safe & Successful Foal Delivery | https://aaep.org/horsehealth/foaling-mare-newborn-preparing-safe-successful-foal-delivery

Equine Reproduction From Conception to Birth | https://aaep.org/horsehealth/equine-reproduction-conception-birth

11/09/2021

In case anybody had any ideas

09/28/2021

We are excited to announce we now offer in house bloodwork. While we a bit limited now, we look forward to expanding!