3MVP- Margaret's Mixed Mobile Veterinary Practice LLC

16/10/2024

❄️Frost Advisory Reminder❄️

❄🐴🌾 Is it safe to graze horses after a hard freeze? What do I need to consider before turning them back out on pasture? Also, what defines a hard freeze?

🌡 A hard freeze refers to a frost that is severe enough to end the growing season. The National Weather Service defines a hard freeze when temperatures fall below 28ºF for a few hours. Cool-season grasses commonly found in Midwest horse pastures go into dormancy for winter and conserve their energy stores (starches and sugars) following a hard freeze.

❄️ We recommend keeping horses off pastures for at least 7 days after a hard freeze. Frost-damaged pastures are higher in nonstructural carbohydrates (starches and sugars) because plants can not use up their energy stores as efficiently. It can take plants 7 days to return to more normal nonstructural carbohydrate levels. Higher levels of nonstructural carbohydrates can lead to an increase risk for laminitis, especially in horses diagnosed with or prone to obesity, laminitis, Cushings, and Equine Metabolic Syndrome.

The decision to graze again after a hard freeze depends on the condition of your pasture. After a hard freeze, no additional regrowth of the pasture will occur, even though the pasture might appear green in color. If your cool-season grass pasture is

✅ taller than 3 to 4 inches, then grazing can resume 7 days after a hard freeze and can continue until the pasture is grazed down to 3 to 4 inches.
❌ shorter than 3 to 4 inches, then no grazing should occur after a hard freeze. Grazing below 3 inches can harm the plant and may be a health concern for horses sensitive to nonstructural carbohydrates.

🌾 Plants rely on stored nonstructural carbohydrates in the lower 3 inches for energy. Therefore, the 3- to 4-inch minimum height recommendation is necessary to help maximize winter survival and can help predict a vigorous and healthy pasture come spring. We do recognize horses rarely graze uniformly and pastures tend to have areas of both over and under grazing. You will need to base decisions on the average appearance of your pasture

16/03/2024

3MVP is now offering a 3% discount savings for all CASH or CHECK payments when made at time of service.

12/03/2024

For those who patiently waited for this week's announcement 📢‼️ ... 3MVP is thrilled to introduce to you our newest hire, Heather Heller CVT! Welcome to the team!
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Hi there everyone!

My name is Heather Heller and I am the newest 3MVP team member!

I live outside of Evansville with my husband, Adam, our almost 5-year-old daughter, Emiliah, and my mother, Donna. We currently have 4 beautiful horses, 4 silly goats, 2 wonderful dogs, 5 fun cats, and a small flock of chickens. I grew up loving small animals of all shapes and sizes, and started riding horses when I was eight years old. Since the age of 10, I helped my father raise and train horses and enjoyed showing through 4-H and local shows. I graduated with my associates degree in Veterinary Technology in 2017 and plan to graduate with my bachelors in the field in the spring of 2025. I am also a certified equine massage therapist with knowledge in injury prevention, stretching, and kinesiology tape applications. I thoroughly take pleasure in furthering client connection and communication, as well as patient comfort, health, and happiness. A couple of my main interests include small animal dental health and senior animal wellness.

I am beyond thrilled to join Dr. Margaret as her exceptional care and compassion for both her patients and clients are unmatched! I hope to be blessed with the opportunity to meet many of you soon!

03/03/2024

Running your own business in Veterinary Medicine is a constant balancing act of family and work. Isabelle clearly thinks this job is exhausting 😏

☎️ Book your spring appointment today. Spots are filling quickly! 🌷🌱🌼

📣 Stay tuned for a BIG announcement next week!!

02/01/2024

Dr. Margaret is officially back from maternity leave and eager to reconnect with you all again!
Please call/text 608-480-9825 ☎ or email (mobiledoc@3mvetpractice) 💻for any needs into the New Year. Cheers to 2024! 🥂🎊🌠

30/11/2023

Are you looking for a flexible, hands on and family-friendly career?! 3MVP is looking for a truck technician or assistant starting in 2024! Please reach out via email: [email protected] and/or phone: 608-480-9825

31/10/2023

BOO! 👻

3MVP wishes you all a safe and spooky-water puddle kind of Halloween 🎃 😏

30/10/2023

Keep this in mind as low temperatures have arrived!

To graze or not to graze? That is the question many horse owners are asking after widespread freezing over the weekend. This infographic can help you decide. 🐴❄🌾

Learn more about pasture frost concerns ➡️ z.umn.edu/grazingconcerns

20/10/2023

A big 3MVP shout out to veterinary technician Amanda Rusch! Not only does she have a full time job outside of vetmed AND is studying for her bachelor degree in accounting, Amanda is the magic-maker behind the scenes for 3MVP. She still finds time to create health certificates, submit Coggins, link/edit records and occasionally work in the field with Dr. Margaret. SO much gratitude and appreciation to you, Amanda! 👏 ❤️ Thanks for all you do! Amanda Jean

17/10/2023

There is NO job more important in the field and veterinary clinics than our technicians. You wear many different hats and work hard daily to make sure our furry friends, large and small are cared for. I cannot thank you enough for the work that you do ❤ To all technicians I've worked with past and current, I hope you are all spoiled this week with endless “thank you’s” as you deserve every bit of it. THANK YOU VET TECHS!! -Dr. Margaret

04/10/2023

Isabelle Elise made her grand appearance 9.29.23 ❤️

Dr. Margaret and family are doing great! Thanks for your continued support during this time. More baby pics to come 🥰

04/10/2023

📣📣 MATERNITY LEAVE INFORMATION 📣📣

Thanks for contacting Dr. Margaret and 3MVP! I am out of the office and on maternity leave through the end of the year 2023. Please see information outlined below for further assistance and contact support during my outage.

🆘Backup Clinic and Emergency Coverage ‼️:

🔸Janesville Animal Medical Center (WI & IL clients): 608-868-1761
haul-in option available: 5021 N Wright Rd, Milton, WI 53563

🔸Country View Equine Clinic (WI clients only): 608-291-0505
haul-in option available: 1346 S Fish Hatchery Rd, Oregon, WI 53575

🔸Irongate Equine Clinic (WI clients only): 608-845-6006
ambulatory only

Small Animals- Please contact the closest ER clinic near you
🔹Madison Vet Specialists (MVS): 608-274-7772
🔹UW Vet School: 608-263-7800
🔹VCA Milwaukee: 414-543-7387
🔹Animal Emergency Clinic of Rockford: 815-229-7791

💊Pharmacy Prescription Requests and Refills:
online pharmacy link: https://3mvp.vetsfirstchoice.com/
**Please plan ahead and note a time delay for approvals

🗂❓Record Requests and Miscellaneous Questions:
Amanda Rusch CVT: [email protected]

Thank you all for your love and support as we welcome our new baby home and begin this next chapter in life. 💕Will see you all upon my return, January 2024!

Margaret Breisch (Courter), DVM

27/06/2023

⚠️ ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ ⚠️
Air quality today is NOT good! Skip working horses, dog walks, jogs etc today until safer conditions return.

15/02/2023

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY 💝 from Skip 🐐

05/02/2023

Although it feels like we're barely surviving the snow❄️❄️and cold 🥶🥶, don't lose sight of SPRING right around the corner! 🌱

3MVP offers Spring Wellness Packages based on exposure and risk level for your horse. Additional discounts on dental and lab work available. Call/email today for pricing or to book your appointment. Spots are filling quickly!

☎️ 608.480.9825
📨[email protected]

31/01/2023

3MVP would like to welcome the 1st foal (c**t) of the season! 🥳❤ Call today for breeding appointments and pricing. Package discounts available.

30/01/2023

Breeding Season is HERE! 📣🐴

3MVP offers a breeding package for your mare receiving shipped semen. Package includes discounted repro farm calls, pre-breeding management, pregnancy and post partum care, Call today to inquire on pricing and terms. 608.480.9825

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28/01/2023

Who's tried this move?! 😆🐴❤️ Happy weekend! Stay warm!! ❄️🥶