Abby Berzas DVM Performance Horse Medicine

21/08/2024

This is a pair of one of my student’s boots.

I received this picture today and started crying 😢. This student lost EVERYTHING in a house fire last night. Her and her family are safe which is all that matters ❤️. I’m not sure what they need at the moment but I will be getting this cowgirl a new pair of boots! She is such a hard working girl and I am so proud of how far she has come. She’s been taking lessons from me for almost 3 years.

If you would like to donate, I will be collecting money for her and her family. I will add my Venmo below or you can bring cash by my business (please text or call before coming 337-396-5286).

Venmo:

31/07/2024

Vaccinations are important, even on those pasture ornaments! Make sure your vaccines include the minimum of tetanus, encephalitis and west nile

Tenacious Candy, a 2-year-old Thoroughbred filly, endured an extended hospitalization to survive tetanus and injury and is now on her way to a racing career.

08/05/2024

Webinar alert!

Veterinary acupuncture can play a key role as part of a treatment plan to help keep equine athletes in top physical condition.

This Wednesday evening, join certified veterinary acupuncturists Drs. Lori Bidwell and Mary Masterson for a discussion of how they incorporate acupuncture into their equine sports medicine practices. They’ll also share treatment tips and alternative options for non-compliant patients.

Pre-registration is required and AAEP members received an email on 5/1 with a Zoom registration link, so be sure to search your inbox if you missed it.
Can't attend the live webinar? No worries, the session will be recorded and made available on demand!

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02/05/2024

Learn more about how veterinarians and farriers manage this degenerative arthritic condition.

02/05/2024

08/04/2024

Remember when your parents used to tell you to wait 30 minutes after eating before going for a swim? Unlike us, horses can actually benefit from eating forage before they exercise, as it may help reduce the risk of gastric ulcers.

While a variety of things can contribute to the development of stomach ulcers (medications, diet, stress, etc.), one train of thought is that these areas of irritation result as a consequence of the acid of the stomach splashing against unprotected parts of the stomach lining. When a horse eats forage, the hay can help absorb some of that acid and thus reduce the risk of ulcer formation.

It is important to note that a forage meal (one comprised of hay or grass) provides the most benefit, while eating large volumes of concentrate feeds (such as oats, corn, or other cereal grains) can actually increase the amount of acid within the stomach.

As always, please be sure to consult with your vet regarding further diagnostics and treatments if you have concerns that your horse may have gastric ulcers.
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30/01/2024

Anyone available to haul a horse for some clients of mine. Mamou to Vinton?

12/12/2023

When your horse has a large wound, try to keep your wits and take action to stem the bleeding until the veterinarian arrives. >>>https://bit.ly/EQLacerationFirstAid