Driggs Veterinary Clinic

26/11/2025

We are closing today at 4pm and will remain closed the rest of the week to enjoy Thanksgiving with our families 🦃 For any emergencies over the holiday, please call our number (208) 354-2212 to be directed to our triage service or to be transferred to Viking Vet Hospital in Idaho Falls who will be open 24/7

25/11/2025

Here are some friendly reminders to help keep your pets safe over the holiday weekend!

25/11/2025

Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) Simplified
• Should you be worried?
Yes. If contracted, treatment options are limited and the neurologic form has a high mortality rate.
• Will vaccines prevent it?
No. Vaccines help reduce risk and viral shedding, but they cannot fully prevent the neurologic form.
• How is it spread?
Nose-to-nose contact and contaminated surfaces, equipment, trailers, or shared water sources.
• What can you do?
Booster the flu/rhino vaccine, avoid high-traffic areas, isolate exposed horses, and monitor re**al temps regularly

Call us with any questions!

25/11/2025

Dear Facility Users,
We want to provide an important update regarding EHV-1 precautions at the Teton County Fairgrounds. The Central Wyoming Fairgrounds in Casper, WY has been notified by the Wyoming State Veterinarian that a horse competing in the Great American Cowboy Rodeo on Saturday, November 15, 2025, has tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1).

Given the proximity of this case and out of an abundance of caution, the Teton County Fairgrounds will be closing all equine facilities for two weeks, effective tomorrow, November 25, 2025. The Fairgrounds will remain closed to all horses and livestock until December 9, 2025, allowing adequate time for monitoring and proper biosecurity measures.

This temporary closure includes:
Heritage Arena
Rodeo Arena
Stalls

The health and safety of Wyoming’s—and especially Teton County’s—equine communities remain our top priorities. We are closely monitoring updates from the Wyoming State Veterinarian and will continue to follow all recommended guidelines to protect horses, riders, and livestock owners.

We appreciate your understanding and your partnership in keeping our equine community safe. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep our community protected.

21/11/2025

Horse owners: please take a moment to read this EHM update from Teton Equine Mobile Veterinary Practice

Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) is a contagious neurologic disease in horses caused by EHV-1, leading to fever, weakness, and coordination problems. It requires quick isolation and vet care.

If you are planning to travel with your horse this fall, please give us call to discuss new travel restrictions and guidelines.

Protect Your Horse From EHM If you are traveling or still choosing to attend events!!!!!

1. Avoid High-Risk Exposure: Choose venues with strong biosecurity. Avoid contact with sick horses and shared spaces like wash racks and communal water sources.

2. Prevent Nose-to-Nose Contact: Maintain distance from unfamiliar horses. Avoid stalled contact and casual petting by others.

3. Do Not Share Equipment: Bring your own buckets, hoses, tack, grooming supplies, and thermometers. Never share water buckets or hoses.

4. Practice Safe Hydration: Use your own travel hose. Do not submerge hose ends in water buckets. Clean buckets daily.

5. Support Your Horse’s Immune System: Keep EHV vaccines up to date. Minimize stress, ensure hydration, and provide proper quality nutrition while traveling. Electrolytes can also help to encourage water consumption.

6. Take Daily Temperature Readings: Monitor for early fever (99–101.5°F is considered normal). A fever is often the first sign of EHM.

7. Post-Travel Quarantine: Isolate returning horses for 7–14 days after events. Monitor temperature twice daily. This protects your other horses, it prevents and the spread of any diseases your horse may have been exposed to.

8. Essential Biosecurity Supplies: Carry disinfectant, hand sanitizer, spare halter, thermometer, paper towels, and personal water buckets. A 50:50 bleach to water solution can be used to decontaminate wheel barrows, stalls, trailers, etc. Note- it will not decontaminate organic material such as dirt on the ground.

9. Recognize Early Signs: Watch for fever, nasal discharge, lethargy, inappetence, ataxia (lack of muscle coordination leading to clumsy movements), hind-end weakness, tail tone loss, or urine dribbling.

10. Confirm Event Biosecurity: Ask organizers about recent EHV cases, monitoring protocols, and emergency response plans. Find out what measures they are taking at the event to keep the horses safe in regards to vet checks, health certs, vaccination certificates etc.

20/11/2025

Thanksgiving Reminder 🦃
Please call ahead for your pet’s medications and food refills!
📅 Holiday Hours
• Wednesday 11/26: Closing early at 4pm
• Thursday 11/27 & Friday 11/28: Closed
Make sure your pets have everything they need for a safe and cozy holiday weekend!

18/11/2025

Our email is temporarily down and we’re working on getting it fixed ASAP. It should be back up within 48 hours.
If you need anything in the meantime, please give us a call! 208-354-2212

13/11/2025

Happy Practice Manager Appreciation Week!
We’re so grateful for the leadership, heart, and hard work that keeps our clinic running smoothly every single day. 💙

11/11/2025

Today we honor the brave men, women, and service animals who have dedicated their lives to protecting ours. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice. 🇺🇸