Douglas Veterinary Clinic

12/21/2024

12/19/2024

12/19/2024

Learn about the preventative measures put in response to H5N1 influenza for Illinois dairy herds. See the image for details.

12/19/2024

If you have a backyard flock and experiencing a high death rate please contact your local veterinarian who can put you in touch with the state officials that are monitoring. Here are some links that may be helpful to educate you on H5N1
Cdc.gov/bird-flu
Avma.org avian influenza in pets and backyard flocks

This page provides links to the latest H5N1 bird flu information

12/19/2024

12/19/2024

As the cold winter weather trudges on, Dr. Sarah Reuss, AAEP Vice President and a horse owner herself, shares the following advice to keep your horse safe during extreme weather.

1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale if they’ve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay source, just more frequently.

2. Similarly, if your horse is not used to being in a stall, now is NOT the time. The stress of a major change and the decreased activity can be risk factors for colic. Be sure they have access to shelter, hay, and drinkable water but let them move around if they choose to do so.

3. Horses that are thin, older, or fully body clipped are those most at risk in extreme weather.

4. Well-fitting blankets are great but be sure that horses do not get sweaty under them, or that the blankets don’t soak through if snow or rain covered. Wet, cold and covered is worse that dry, cold and naked.

5. Some of the highest risk times are when the temperatures hover right around freezing, as that can result in sleet/freezing rain/ice that can make horses wet and therefore colder. Slippery footing is a concern, too.

6. If using electric water heaters, be sure they are functioning and not shocking horses. Take your gloves off and stick your hand in the water (briefly!!!) to double check.

7. Entice your horses to consume extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If you’ve never fed beet pulp before, be sure to add LOTS of warm water. Dry beet pulp is a common source of choke.

8. The tips of your horses' ears can be at risk for frostbite. Putting on a waterproof, jumper-style ear bonnet or other waterproof ear cover can protect them from wind chills.

If you have any questions or concerns about keeping your horses safe this winter, contact your veterinarian for advice.

12/17/2024

OUTDATED POST

7:55am

I57NB traffic is being detoured thru Salem due to an accident.

All of town is EXTREMELY congested.

Allow your self extra time when traveling and have patience.

12/17/2024

Wabash will be at the clinic today installing a new phone system, so please offer us some grace as we are unsure how seamless this will go....... If you are unable to contact us via our regular lines you may contact me through our texting app at 618-425-1211. Or go to our facebook or email through our website. As always thank you for your patience as we try to integrate out technology in a ever changing world.

12/17/2024

12/15/2024

Today Agribusiness Management classes got to hear from Dr. Britt Douglas about how to start and manage a business as well as the many careers in the veterinary industry!

We are so grateful for guest speakers who can bring their expertise to the classroom. Thank you Dr. Douglas! Douglas Veterinary Clinic

12/15/2024

• JOYful Nurturing • Remember to take care of yourself. Sometimes you get so busy helping others you forget that you’re important too. ~unknown

Sherri 🌟🎄❤🎄🌟 Incredible JOY

12/15/2024

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