Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals - Navasota

28/10/2024

Attention Clients!

We have some exciting Continuing Education Events and Horse Health Studies coming up at BVEH Navasota!

In order for these CE events to take place we need some horses with specific issues...

If you have a horse with a Complex Eye Problem, a complicated Front End Lameness issue, or that is very Obese (on the body scale of 7+), we would love to talk to you about getting them in for one of these CE events/health study.

Diagnosis and Exam fees are waived (after acceptance of your horse for one of these events), and at the conclusion of the exam you would receive patient records and findings to treat here, or with your regular veterinarian.

We need both NEW cases, (not been seen by BVEH, or a new issue) and horses that HAVE been seen at BVEH for this recurring problem that is not yet fully resolved.

Reach out to us anytime if you think you have a horse that would fit the bill for Front End Lameness, Complex Eye Case or Obese Horse Study.

Office: 936-825-2197 or email questions to Erika at [email protected]

21/10/2024

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^^^ Check out our video ^^^

We have the Cold Water Spa and Aqua Tread up and running in the new rehab facility!

We are so excited for the rest of the therapies to be installed and have our Grand Opening of the new Rehabilitation Center!

19/10/2024

19/10/2024

16/10/2024

What an exciting day at BVEH! 😄 We had Texas A&M's vet students join us to gain hands-on experience with castration procedures on several donkeys. 🌟 It’s amazing to see our future veterinarians in action and learning new skills! 🐴

15/10/2024

Save the Date!

Open House of our Waco, Texas office is THIS SATURDAY! Come meet the new team, enter to win some fun raffles and walk away with some excellent.

11/10/2024

Save the Date!

5th Annual Lonestar Symposium returning to Navasota! More details and sign up coming soon!

04/10/2024

Dr. Ricci Karkula and her mare Pixie want to remind everyone that breeding season is right around the corner!

Its almost time to put your mare under lights, or put them in an Equilume mask!

BVEH is placing a bulk order of these masks in just a few weeks;

so call the office today to pre-order your mask! 936-825-2197

01/10/2024

Please Join us in WACO on October 19th for our grand re-opening with Dr. Jonathan Budd and Dr. Tyler Yglesias! We will have food, fun and chances to win some giveaways!

25/09/2024

Good Luck to all the competitors in Katy this weekend at the Great Southwest Fall Classic!

Dr. Johnson will be on site Thursday and Friday and Dr. Murphy will be on site Saturday and Sunday if you need anything! Stop by and say hello ;)

24/09/2024

Save the Date!
We are so excited to host the 5th annual Lonestar Symposium in Navasota, Texas in December.

Sponsorship and attendance information will be sent out soon!

20/09/2024

Foaling season is right around the corner! If you would like a part-time, flexible position at BVEH to get a lot of first hand experience with mares, foals, breeding and medicine- this is a great opportunity! We will be seeking about 6 reproduction interns to help us February-May! More details will be posted closer to January, or you can call the office and ask for Erika if you have specific questions !936-825-2197

18/09/2024

Prepping Your Mare for Breeding Season: The Benefits of Light Therapy

As we approach the breeding season, many horse owners are beginning to think about the best ways to prepare their mares. One proven method to get your mare ready for early breeding is through light therapy. At BVEH Navasota, we want to ensure that your mares are set up for success, both reproductively and in their overall well-being.

Why Use Lights?

Mares are long-day breeders, meaning their reproductive cycle is influenced by the length of daylight. To trick a mare’s body into thinking it’s spring—when natural breeding cycles occur—you can use artificial lighting to extend the amount of "daylight" they experience. By placing mares under lights for 16 hours a day, starting mid November you can jumpstart their reproductive system for a timely breeding season, potentially allowing for earlier foals.

How Does It Work?

This technique works by stimulating the mare’s pituitary gland, which increases hormone production, encouraging ovulation. Light therapy should be consistent, with mares exposed to light for about 16 hours each day, mimicking the natural conditions of late spring and early summer. Most mares need 60-90 days of this routine to enter regular estrus cycles, so it's best to start soon to stay on track for breeding season.

Bonus Benefit: A Short Shiny Coat!

Aside from preparing your mare for reproduction, putting horses under lights can also help maintain a sleek, shiny coat throughout the winter months. Horses naturally grow a thicker winter coat as daylight decreases, but with light therapy, you can keep your horses looking show-ready all year long.

No Barn, No Lights?

If you don’t have the ability to stall your mare in the early evenings to ensure continuous light therapy until 11pm, or your mare prefers the pasture, try the Equilume mask! These masks have an artificial blue light that turns on and off on its own after activation and mimics the summer light hours to help her enter the transition period earlier and begin fertile heat cycles. It takes all the guess work out of light therapy! We are placing a bulk order of equilimue masks on October 25th; if you want one at a bulk price point, let us know!

How We Can Help

At BVEH Navasota, our experienced Reproduction team led by Dr. Ricci Karkula can guide you through the light therapy process and provide any additional support your mare might need for a successful breeding season. If you have any questions or are ready to schedule a consultation, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

14/09/2024

We were so honored to host the VET - Veterinarians Encouraging and Teaching Wetlab today!

Veterinarians Encouraging and Teaching (V.E.T.) is a 501c3 non-profit organization focused on enhancing relationships between veterinary students, private practice, and academia through social events, practical experience labs and mentorship avenues. A primary objective is to furnish students with networking opportunities with local and out-of-state veterinarians for externship and internship opportunities via career fair symposiums and expanded summer programs.

We had 4 incredible veterinarian instructors teaching different areas of equine medicine including: heart murmurs, ultra-sounding, lameness and radiology best practices, injections and palpation of limbs.

Thank you all who came out to learn, teach, and put this event on for future equine veterinarians!

Trigger warning: cadaver limbs pictured in the end photos

11/09/2024

Did you see the video of the Paint Gelding yesterday?

The answer is D) Other

Here is the rest of his story!

It was noticed by his owner that he was slightly lame on the left hind one evening, the next morning (video shown) he was acting very neurologic and unwilling to walk and was brought into BVEH Navasota for an emergency assessment.

Dr. Kyle Grogger found a fracture in the P3 (coffin bone) of the left hind. The horse was walking so erratically due to trying to reduce the weight on the sore foot-once the foot was blocked he walked totally normally.

Dr. Weston Warnock was able to surgically remove the bone chip and debride the infected bone.

Just three months after surgery "Ready To ImpressU" aka Gus was able to walk down the trail with his owner again!

The owners wished to convey a great Job to the BVEH team of incredible doctors, interns, techs and barn staff for making sure Gus was very well cared for during his time in the hospital!

03/09/2024

We can't wait to host Dr. Brooks again! If you have any equines with an eye problem, you want Dr. Brooks to see it!

Call us for an appointment today

936-825-2197

02/09/2024

Have a wonderful and safe holiday!

01/09/2024

🐴🐶🐱🐰 Wishing you a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend! 🐾

To all the pet parents, animal owners, and caretakers out there—thank you for trusting us with your animals' care. We hope you take a moment to relax and enjoy the day with your beloved animals, whether it’s a peaceful ride, a playful fetch, or simply some extra love and treats.