Evergreen Veterinary Services

08/07/2025

EVS had three calls for choke emergencies in the past week!

While it’s a common equine emergency, esophageal obstruction (“choke”) can look alarming, especially if you've never seen it before. Unlike in human medicine, where choking refers to a tracheal (or windpipe) obstruction, choke in horses refers to an obstruction of the esophagus (the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach).

Most commonly, choking occurs when horses eat concentrated feed too quickly without chewing appropriately, which results in a firm bolus lodged in the animal's esophagus. However, esophageal obstruction can also occur with hay or straw, hard treats, carrots, or nonfood objects. Poor dentition, which leads to inadequate chewing, is also a frequent cause of choke.

While common, choke can have serious consequences. So, be sure to call your veterinarian as soon as you notice signs of choke. A bad choke is fairly obvious to both veterinarians and horse owners, but a mild choke could be confused with an upper respiratory tract infection or colic.

05/18/2025

Hello everyone! There is an upcoming client education seminar this upcoming TUESDAY (May 20th) evening! It's free, but registration is required.

Protect your horse on and off the farm with the down and dirty of biosecurity!

Next Tuesday, join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Elizabeth Gorrell and Nikki Scherrer for a webinar discussion that will help you reduce your horse's risk of exposure to infectious diseases when traveling off the farm - and how to prevent bringing those risks back home.

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/Amr5b5WbvVA3csrVdx-tEuBwA0ZyKuQMZVQ5rWTff7jEHRW3Dwq9~AtDnhD9gYDSqbj3DVwxvS_WSZ1hC9ZCDBxkNtFYtp-BO7sH9__0xyZ5H9A

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

09/07/2024

As many of you have heard, a horse in Maine has been diagnosed with EEE. Mosquito pools have been positive for both West Nile Virus and EEE, so if its been 6 months since your horse has been vaccinated (or if you haven't scheduled your vaccinations yet this year), now would be a good time to get them boostered!

An under-vaccinated horse in Somerset County, Maine, recently tested positive for EEE and was euthanized.

09/02/2024

Happy September 2, everyone ! As a reminder , EVS is closed for regular appointments today for the holiday. Of course , if you have an emergency, please call (do not text). Non emergency texts and calls will be returned during business hours tomorrow.

Enjoy the day ! The weather is beautiful .

08/31/2024

As cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are on the rise, it remains critically important that horse owners take steps to protect their equine friends (and their families) from mosquito bites. If you live in a region where mosquito populations persist well into the fall months, your veterinarian may recommend additional fall booster vaccinations against EEE/WEE and WNV (West Nile Virus).

If you don't know your horse's vaccination history or you are unsure whether they have received a certain vaccine, it's not too late to start from scratch with an initial series of inoculations followed by the appropriate boosters, as recommended by your horse doctor.

So, what is Eastern Equine Encephalitis?

EEE is a severe, viral disease affecting the central nervous system, and is transmitted to equids (and humans) by infected mosquitoes. There is no cure for EEE, and the mortality rate is 75-95% (in horses). Prevention through vaccination is key.

Contact your veterinarian for more information, or learn more about EEE with the following resources:

USDA Equine Arbovirus Dashboard: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/equine/arbovirus-dashboard

Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC): https://www.equinediseasecc.org/eastern-equine-encephalitis

AAEP EEE Guidelines: https://aaep.org/resource/eastern-equine-encephalitis-eee/

07/08/2024

It's National Farriers Week! Let's celebrate the hard work that our farriers put in daily to partner with equine veterinarians and ensure the health and well-being of our horses. Proper hoof care is essential for a sound and happy horse, so it goes without saying that a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset.

Don't forget to give a shoutout to your farriers this week and show them your appreciation for their dedication to their craft!

06/02/2024

Coming up soon, Tuesday, June 4th at 7:00 PM for those interested!

Last Chance to Join Our Colic Webinar! 🐴🎓

Learn from 3 equine veterinarians about the critical steps for handling Colic emergencies, what hospitalisation and surgery involve, and how to maintain your horse’s gut health to manage the risks.

Register now and gain invaluable insights that could save your horse's life.

👉 https://webinar.poseidonanimalhealth.com.au/colicexplained

04/26/2024

I'm giving a seminar next Thursday evening! That's a week from today ......

Send a message to learn more

12/24/2023

Happy Holidays everyone !

12/15/2023

Dr. Glaude just had availability open for this Tuesday December 19. She will be traveling from Hampden through Brewer to Ellsworth to Cherryfield locations. If anyone would like an appointment please call or text 207-745-3187.

This is her last availability as she will be traveling to Ocala January-March. Dr. Glaude will be booking appointments in Ocala during this time.

10/17/2023

Scammers!

Lately I’ve had a few people (sometimes the same one ) comment on one or more of my posts, claiming to be selling merchandise from my practice (the picture they have been using has been a white sweatshirt with my logo on it). They then proceed to tag followers in the post. These are scams and are not from me, so please don’t click the link! I delete them as soon as I notice, but sometimes they are up for a bit before I get to them.

Picture of one of my sweatshirts I wear for the Facebook “picture tax”.

10/14/2023

Hello! Dr. Glaude of Heartwood Veterinsry Services is helping with emergencies this weekend. You can call her at 207-745-3187, but you can also call me as well at the regular number 207-322-1286 for questions /advice.