Mid-South Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery

10/16/2024

Good luck to all!

A HUGE THANK YOU to Mid-South Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery for your continued Sponsorship of the 2024 APPsolute Sires! We appreciate your Support! Feel Free to contact them for the Best Veterinary needs of your horses!

10/15/2024

Veterinary Technician Week provides the perfect opportunity for us to express our deep appreciation for our team's hard work and dedication to the health and well-being of our clients' horses, as well as their exceptional service to our clients.

From the front office to the barn. Thank you for being an integral part of our team!

10/04/2024

💀This work week has our Doctors feeling a bit overwhelmed💀

🏃🏻But we must go on! Congress is right around the corner and it is last call for 𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐒, 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒.

☎️ Please reach out 𝟗𝟒𝟎-𝟐𝟑𝟎-𝟔𝟔𝟏𝟏 ASAP if you are in need of any of those things!

09/30/2024

🍁 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 🍁

🍂 While it might not feel like fall outside, according to the calendar it is indeed fall.

🏥 Our clinic recommends core vaccines (minus rabies) once in the spring and once in the fall.

❗️Almost all horse shows are now requiring proof of vaccination on the health paper. Our clinic is only able to add this to your health paper if one of our veterinarians gives the horse its vaccinations that were purchased from our clinic. This will protect you and your horse in case an adverse reaction happens.

💉 Core vaccines are those that protect against diseases that are endemic to a region, highly contagious, and pose a risk of severe illness. These include Tetanus, E. & W. Encephalomyelitis, West Nile virus, and Rabies.

💉 Risk-Based vaccines are those that are based on risk assessment. Is the horse likely to be exposed to these. A few examples of these are Botulism, Equine Herpes, Influenza, leptospirosis, Potomac Horse Fever and, Rotavirus.

▪️While AAEP doesn’t include the influenza vaccine within their core vaccines most equine veterinarians would.

▪️Be sure to always consult with your veterinarian when constructing your horses vaccination protocol. They will be able to help you decide which vaccines are right for your specific horse.

▪️Please call or text the clinic at 940-230-6611 to discuss your horses vaccine protocol or schedule an appointment.

09/25/2024

❗️𝐃𝐎𝐍’𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐑𝐓❗️

🏆 The AQHA Quarter Horse Congress is quickly approaching. With that being said here are a few reminders.

1️⃣ Health papers and coggins. Make sure your coggins is up to date and will be until you return home. Please send us your health paper list sooner rather than later.

2️⃣ Medication orders. If you need meds for your barn let us know so we can get them ordered. Compounded medications take longer to get in and we want to make sure we can fill your order before you leave.

3️⃣ Pre-Congress appointments. Let us know if you need an appointment before you head to the show. The schedule is beginning to fill up, but we willl try our best to accommodate everyone.

4️⃣ Appointments at the show. Appointments can be booked now for the show if needed.

5️⃣Medication forms at the show: Please come and see us first thing if you are needing a medication form to turn into the show office.

☎️ If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to call or text the office 940-230-6611

09/23/2024

🎂 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐁𝐄𝐂𝐂𝐀, 𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐀 & 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒 🎂

🥳 Help us wish these 3 Happy Birthday today when you see them.

Becca is the technician of versatility, Melissa is one of the voices behind the phone when you call the office, and Chris keeps the machines up and running.

Thank you for being one of the pieces of Mid-South’s puzzle.

09/22/2024

Streakin B Art shares words of wisdom that our clinic lives by.

It’s not a profession for our veterinarians it’s a way of life.

“He celebrated the victory of the horse,
No one thought ever had a prayer.
She knelt and prayed with the woman she had never met, after she sewed up her favorite mare.

He wipes sweat from his brow at 1am,
as he treats a belly ache by one barn light.
She pulled breached calf while dressed for dinner in town, because her husband had tried to give her a date night.

He didn’t look the owner in the eye as he quietly treated the horse who’d never compete again.
He’d told them not to send him back in the arena, but they couldn’t let go of just one more win.

They see the person who owes them thousands in bills everyday at the store in town.
They nod or shake their hand in greeting but never make a sound.

He was late to the staff meeting one morning because he’d been up all night setting a broken leg in the cold.
The entire clinic stood and cried with the little girl as her horse took its last breath, because simply got too old.

Relationships suffer
Holidays with family are missed
Ball games are left early
Personal time is often last on the list.

Sleep and peace is a rare favor granted
to those who chose a life speaking and caring for those who can’t help themselves.
God Bless the Veterinary professionals of this world, whose first priority is our animals health.”
Written by Josey Butler of Streakin B Art

Feel free to share and tag your favorite vet.

09/12/2024

Happy Birthday Katlin!

Mid-South Equine relies on her tireless work ethic and commitment to putting clients and their horses above all else, both in the clinic and at shows.

We wish you the best birthday and year ahead!

09/09/2024

American Association of Equine Practitioners does an excellent job explaining 𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 & 𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐘𝐍𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐄.

At our practice both of these conditions are talked about regularly. We have the privilege of working on horses that have been around the block, some of them several blocks, and we want to keep them feeling their best for as long as possible.

With dietary changes and different medications these horses are able to live for many many years after being diagnosed and starting treatment.

With each passing year, horses are living longer lives and many survive easily to 25 years of age or older. While this is good news, it also means that we need to be aware of changes that can occur with age in order to preserve the health and quality of life of our equine friends.

For example, Equine Cushing’s disease is one of the most common diseases of horses 15 years of age or older. This syndrome is better defined as Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) because it reflects the location within the brain that is abnormal. Clinical signs are associated with abnormally elevated hormone concentrations in the blood.

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is another endocrine disorder that can affect mature horses and shares some of the same clinical signs as PPID. Although the two disorders feature some striking clinical similarities — most notably a predisposition to development of chronic laminitis — the underlying disease biology is quite different in each case. Successful management relies on proper diagnosis by your equine veterinarian first.

Our understanding of both conditions, especially EMS, is incomplete and evolving, but sufficient information is currently available to highlight some important similarities and differences for the interested horse owner. Consult your veterinarian for more information and work with them to develop the best wellness practices to ensure a healthy life for your mature horse.

09/04/2024

Stable Strides Farm puts the GIVE in GIVING!

This nonprofit organization has a large goal this year and with everyone’s help, we CAN make it happen. Link to give will be posted in the comments for seamless donations.

Day in and day out this group works with riders of all skill levels to help them achieve their goals.

Some of these rides competed the prestigious NSBA World Show a couple weeks ago. Top placings and memories were made by everyone who attended.

Please check out their new website, follow their page, and reach out if you have any questions about their program. Every employee, volunteer, horse, and rider is thankful for your contribution!

Stable Strides Farm is an award winning therapeutic riding center located in Pilot Point, TX. We offer hippotherapy, adaptive sports riding, and a Veterans program.

09/02/2024

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐠𝐨 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝!

While the clinic is emergency only today, Monday September 2, 2024. If you have an equine emergency please call the office at 940-230-6611 and press 0 to get in contact with the on call veterinarian. All other calls will be returned Tuesday morning.

We couldn’t be more thankful for every single one of our employees who show up, day in and day out to put in 💯%. This clinic couldn’t function with out each and every one of you!

08/27/2024

⚠️ 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 ⚠️

This Tuesdays transformation took a long road to recovery, but to everyone’s surprise she is back to being ridden.

This horse arrived to the clinic after her owner found her with her leg caught in a panel. She suffered from an extensive laceration and was unsure if she would make it.

After months and months of treatment we are happy to report she is fullly healed! Not all cases always have a happy ending but we try our best to have more wins than losses.

08/16/2024

🥳 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 🥳

Help us celebrate the one who keeps the wheels turning on this mega machine. April is the face behind the interworkings of the clinic.

We are all thankful she keeps the lights on, keeps us paid, and even makes sure we have lunch several times a week.

If you see April today please be sure to wish her a very 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘!

08/05/2024

🏆 𝐍𝐒𝐁𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 🏆

🥵 Our warmest show of the year begins with set up tomorrow and 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢 will begin seeing patients 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 morning.

📍We will be set up in the 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 barn facing the trail warm up pen. Stall numbers 5269-5272 and 5285-5288.

📞 Call or text 940-230-6646 if you have any questions, to schedule appointments, or if you have an emergency.

🥇Good luck to all of our clients and trainers showing over the next two weeks!

08/03/2024

🎉 𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 🎉

Help us wish Dr. Mallorie a 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 and our tech Megan a happy one year anniversary of working at Mid-South.

Both of these ladies came to us from Mississippi State and we are very happy to have them here! This job is long hot days and it take a very dedicated person to take on this lifestyle. We are so thankful that these two have decided to take this path.

Thank you ladies for everything you do!