B-C Large Animal Clinic, LLC

27/07/2024

Good luck to all 4-H exhibitors!

24/07/2024

HEALTH UPDATE!

Mosquitoes in Canterbury, CT have tested positive for EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis). If your horse has not been vaccinated against EEE yet this season, or fi you do not know their vaccination history, it is important that they are vaccinated as soon as possible. EEE is almost always fatal in horses, but the vaccine is highly effective in preventing clinical disease. Call 860-546-6998 to schedule an appointment today.

https://www.nddh.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CAES-Press-Release-EEE-virus-July-23-2024.pdf

19/07/2024

The office will be closed 7/19/2024. Please call 860-546-6998 with emergencies or to get in contact with the doctor.

12/07/2024

Dr. Ennis will be out of town from 7/13/2024 through 7/20/2024. Please call 860-546-6998 to speak to the office or the covering doctor.

12/07/2024

Good luck to all exhibitors this weekend!

12/07/2024

The office will be closed 7/12/2024. Please call 860-546-6998 with emergencies or to get in contact with the doctor.

05/07/2024

It's hot out there! Make sure your animals have plenty of water and shade in this hot and humid weather. Do not work your animals unnecessarily. Call the office as soon as possible if your animal exhibits signs of distress! 860-546-6998.

04/07/2024

The office will be closed today in observance of the Fourth of July. Call 860-546-6998 with emergencies.

03/07/2024

There has been updated guidance from the state of Connecticut on the requirements for testing of lactating dairy cattle for Connecticut fairs and shows. All lactating dairy cattle must have a negative Influenza A test, with the sample collected within 7 days of interstate movement, and there must have been no positive tests from their herd of origin within 30 days of movement. No animal exhibiting clinical signs of HPAI will be allowed to move into Connecticut.

20/05/2024

Equine Owners- Does your horse have Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)? If so, its very important as the grass is growing this spring that you reduce your horse's grass intake, as the sugars from grass can adversely effect your horse's condition. Keeping horses off grass and utilizing grazing muzzles are two great ways to help keep horses from eating too much grass. Check out this article for more:

Learn how to effectively manager your horses grass intake and how grazing can impact their health if not managed properly.

19/04/2024

19/04/2024

The bugs are out! It is time to protect your animals from flies and ticks, dig those fly masks out of storage. We have a topical product to help repel ticks and may flies, no see-ums. Please protect ears and faces.

12/03/2024

*EIA ALERT*

To our equine clients:
A horse has recently been tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in Windham County, CT. EIA is passed from horse to horse most often via large biting insects such as horseflies and deerflies. While horses who are exhibiting symptoms of the disease are most likely to infect another, asymptomatic animals can also pass along the disease. We urge our clients to test for EIA via a coggins test, especially those animals that will come into contact with new, unknown, horses. Additional biosecurity measures, including practicing fly control, is also recommended. See the following for more information on EIA:

By Tim Cordes, DVM & Charles Issel, DVM, Ph.D.

08/03/2024

Attention to all clients, especially our equine clients:

A case of strangles has been reported in Rhode Island. While the effected animal(s) is under quarantine, this is a reminder to follow proper bio security measures. This includes not bringing your animals off the farm if possible, using equipment such as water buckets for your own animals only, and keeping up to date with all vaccinations. For more on how to protect your animals, see the AAEP Guidelines.

https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/Guidelines/BiosecurityGuidelinesFinal1.pdf

01/02/2024

While it sure still feels like winter, spring is just around the corner. Most animals, especially horses before show season, need boosters of the required vaccines in the spring! Call the office today or be on the lookout for the reminder postcards we send out to schedule the necessary vaccinations!

Learn the basics of vaccines and which ones are considered core vaccines.

16/01/2024

Whether you have to go out driving in this or out clearing your pathways, be safe out there today.

10/01/2024

For us humans, the recent crazy weather brings issues like flooding, property damage, and power outages, your animals have different concerns. With this fluctuating weather, it is important to offer animals plenty of salt to promote drinking, as well as plenty of fresh water. Additionally, providing clean, dry bedding helps your animals maintain their body temperature when the weather turns cold again.

09/01/2024

Starting 1/10/2024 Wednesday(s), Ms Martha will have Office open for your
calls and needs
10am-4pm.

29/12/2023

BCLAC, Wishing you all a Healthier, Happier New Year!! Be Safe. Let us start 2024 on the right hoof.

22/12/2023

We here at BCLAC Wish you all a Merry Christmas. The Office will be Closed 12/25/2023 Monday. For Emergencies 860-546-6998 Service will direct your call.

21/12/2023

BCLAC just wanted to get the word out. Santa's Reindeer got their permits and ready to fly.

THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S. USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service sent this bulletin at 12/21/2023 01:00 PM EST THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S. (Washington, D.C., December 21, 2023) – The U.S. Departm...

20/11/2023

Wishing all the BCLAC Clients, friends and families a Happy Thanksgiving. The Office is CLOSED Thursday and Friday. For Emergencies call 860-546-6998

13/11/2023

Dr. Ennis wants to remind you all "it's time to put the cozy cover on the water buckets. Warm water to make sure your animals drink enough in the cold. No one wants sick animals because of dehydration, right?"

07/11/2023

Reminder: Office will be closed 11/8 and Reopen 11/13.
Dr. Ennis will be available for you.
860-546-6998 Answering Service will direct your call.

03/11/2023

Happy Friday everyone! "This is Cathy". I wanted to give everyone a heads up so to plan accordingly. The Office will be closed next week Wednesday 11/8 to Monday 11/13. I'll be at The Equine Affair @ The Big E grounds. Dr. Ennis will be keeping up with scheduled appointments as well as any Emergencies that may arise. If you need to schedule an appointment or pick up supplies please do so before 11/8 or after 11/13. To reach Dr. Ennis for an Emergency 860-546-6998 the Answering Service will direct your call.

17/10/2023

The mosquitos seem to be in full force out and around us. Please take the time to read posting. You can go to CT Department of Agriculture for press releases on the EEE/WN issues. Please contact your Veterinarian and get your Horses protected.

It's skeeter season - is your horse protected against mosquito-borne diseases? 🐴🦟

Consult your veterinarian on vaccinations and mosquito repellants approved for use in animals to prevent against West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

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10/10/2023

The BCLAC Office will be closed Wednesday. I, "This is Cathy" will be away from the desk and unable to take your calls. The Office will reopen on Thursday. Dr. Ennis will be business as usual. If you have an Emergency call 860-546-6998 and the Answering Service will take care of you.

03/10/2023

The Office will be closed Thursday, October 5, 2023. For an Emergency call 860-546-6998 the answering service will direct your call. The Office will reopen for business on Friday.

29/09/2023

Mosquitoes infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV) have been found in Eastern Connecticut towns. In RI, Providence County has had at least 1 equine diagnosed with EEE. Dr. Ennis recommends if your horse was vaccinated before April 30, 2023 re-vaccinate or is not vaccinated is definitely recommended. Please call for an appointment.