Dr. Kat DeHaan

13/08/2024

Madison Rose joined our family 3 months ago and we couldn’t be happier. I am returning to work on a limited schedule Monday-Thursday. Give me a call and leave a message to get something scheduled! I can’t tell you how appreciative of my clients I am for allowing me to spend this precious time away with our daughter. 💕

208-329-4428

Serving the western Treasure Valley, M-Thurs 9 am-4 pm. Horses and the occasional small ruminant 🐑 🐐 🐎

08/05/2024

I will be taking maternity leave a little early in preparation for our baby girl ❤️ I do have my phone and will try to return messages and help get you assistance while I’m on light duty away from work, starting immediately.

Thank you all so much for the support and well wishes!! Keegan and I are so grateful and excited to expand our family.

25/04/2024

We’re excited to welcome Dr Roach full time to the Valley’s mobile veterinary community!!

Exciting News!! White Pine Equine Veterinary is expanding services to now offer ambulatory veterinary services in the Treasure Valley!

My name is Dr. Annie Roach and I’m excited to provide veterinary care to all your equine companions - from pasture pet to performance athletes. Currently based in Eagle, I have been in the Treasure Valley for 3 years now and have loved getting to know the wonderful equine community in the area. I am currently accepting new clients and look forward to getting to know you and your equine partner. For appointment inquiries you may reach me via phone at 208-462-0999 or e-mail at [email protected].

08/04/2024

Great opportunity to get your horses checked for ulcers before the season really ramps up!! Contact Animal Medical Center Of Emmett to get scheduled!

Does your horse experience behavior issues, reduced appetite, poor weight gain or performance issues? ⚠️ ‼️ These can all be signs of gastric ulcers! 🫣
As the riding season is ramping up, we are offering a Gastroscopy clinic next Tuesday April 16th. Limited spots available.
💫 HUGE savings! 💫
Call the clinic at 208-365-5396 to schedule! These spots will fill fast!!

17/03/2024

🐴 I’ve been blown away by the warm reception coming back into solo practice!! Now accepting appointments in the Treasure Valley!

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12/02/2024

Good luck to our friends and clients competing in Texas!! Catch the action live at www.nrcha.com

We won’t be joining you this year but are looking forward to sharing in the excitement of your victories!!

07/12/2023

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11/11/2023

Veterans Day 🇺🇸

On , we honor the Army Veterinary Corps, which has played a vital role in the U.S. Army since 1916. From working with horses and mules to expanding their scope to include military working dogs, their dedication deserves our recognition. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

📷 : Library of Congress (War Poster)

28/09/2023

Great info about digital pulses! Knowing this skill can be beneficial to your horse’s general wellness

31/05/2023

GOOD LUCK to our friends and clients competing at the Western Derby in Scottsdale! The competition starts today and we will be cheering you on from cooler Idaho!

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18/05/2023

As of June 11, 2023 all medically important antibiotics approved for use in animals (both companion and food-producing) will only be available from a veterinarian or with a prescription. The intent of this legislation is to ensure that these drugs are used under veterinary supervision (appropriate uses, dosages, and duration of treatment) to reduce the chance for development of antimicrobial resistance to these drugs in **both animals and humans.**

To obtain these drugs, you will need a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) with a licensed veterinarian. In most states, this means that a veterinarian has examined your animal or herd within the past year.

Drug access is just one of MANY reasons to have a valid VCPR. Having a proactive relationship with your veterinarian may reduce the overall need for emergency visits and increase the veterinarian’s ability to treat and prescribe medications for your animal over the phone if/when an in-person visit isn't possible.

We encourage you to establish a good relationship with a veterinarian now, before an emergency occurs or before you need access to drugs that are no longer available over the counter.

24/04/2023

Stole this from another gentleman that did a fantastic job on writing up manifest/permit requirements.

There seems to be a lot of confusion around the subject of Brand Inspections as it applies to horses and mules. Let me see if I can simplify this so that it makes more sense.

When you live in a brand inspection state, your horses and mules will have individual brand inspection certificates and you will be required to carry these with you as proof of ownership. Currently Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, North Dakota and South Dakota (west of the Missouri river) require brand inspection for horses and mules. This is also the case for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia in Canada.

For those of you living outside these states or provinces who plan to travel to these locations, you will have to obtain a brand inspection for each horse or mule. If you live outside the western states or provinces, then your home state or province may not require or provide brand inspections. If so, then you will have to call ahead to the first brand inspection state you are planning to visit and make an appointment with a brand inspector.

But what if my horse doesn’t have a brand?

That’s where a lot of the confusion begins. Brand inspection is not about whether your horse or mule is branded, but rather about providing proof of ownership. Your mount may or may not have an actual brand, regardless the animal must go through a brand inspection process when entering a brand inspection state.

The brand inspector will ask to see your proof of ownership which will include a bill of sale signed by the seller with a description that adequately describes the animal(s). Once you prove to the inspector that you lawfully possess the animal in question, they will issue brand inspection certificate for each animal. These certificates show the animals markings, brands if applicable and or distinguishing marks.

How much does it cost?

Fees vary by state, but let’s use Montana for the example. The inspection fee for a 1-year permit in 2023 is currently ten dollars. A lifetime horse inspection permit is thirty dollars. In Idaho a lifetime permit is fifty-three dollars. The lifetime permit is good for as long as you own the horse or mule and is non-transferrable.

Do I need one for every state? That could get expensive!

No, brand inspection permits are reciprocal. Once you are issued brand inspection certificate it is valid in all the other BI states for the term of the permit.

What if I am just passing through?

The law requires anyone transporting livestock into or out of a brand inspection state to have a current brand inspection.

What if I elect not to get a brand certificate for my horse?

Brand inspectors are peace officers by statue, carry a firearm and have the power to arrest with or without a warrant. If you are stopped by a brand inspection officer, they will expect you to have brand inspections for every horse and mule in your trailer. Failure to do so can result in significant fines and your animals could be impounded until you can show proof of ownership. If you are hauling horses with no bill of sale or brand inspections you could even be arrested if the BI feels the animals are stolen. It’s absolutely NOT worth the risk.

Fine . . . how do I get a Brand Certificate?

You can use the Internet to Google “Brand Inspection” and the name of the FIRST brand inspection state you are traveling to. From these pages there is generally a “Find a brand inspector” link to a page that will usually be broken down by county or some kind of district. Contact the closest inspector to your point of entry in that state and tell them that you would like to make an appointment. They will direct you on how to proceed from there.

It sounds like a lot of hassle!

The actual process is really quite simple. The inspector will review your bill of sale and make notations about your animal’s brands, socks, blazes, scars or other marks that would uniquely identify them on the certificate. It doesn’t typically take very long and the more polite and cooperative you are the faster it will move along. For a one-hour investment you can get a lifetime of security for your horses and if stopped it will prevent you from being detained along your way.

What if I don’t have a Bill of Sale, are my registration papers enough?

Typically, registration papers are not considered proof of ownership. If you cannot produce a Bill of Sale, then contact any Brand Inspection office for assistance.

For more information contact one of the agencies below;

Montana – Montana Department of Livestock (406) 444-2045
Idaho – State Brand Inspectors Office (800) 772-8442
North Dakota – North Dakota Stockmen’s Office (701) 223-2522
South Dakota – South Dakota Brand Board (605) 773-3324
Wyoming – Wyoming Livestock Board (307) 777-7515
Colorado – Brand Inspection Division (303) 869-9160
New Mexico – New Mexico Livestock Board (505) 841-6161
Utah – Utah Livestock Inspection Bureau (801) 982-2240
Alberta – Livestock Identification Service (866) 509-2088
British Columbia – Livestock Brands, Registry and Inspection Service (250) 314-9686
Saskatchewan – Livestock Services of Saskatchewan (306) 546-5086
Manitoba – Brands Registry (431) 271-0161
Travel safe out there!

UPDATED TO ADD: if you are from a non brand state just traveling thru a brand state you DO NOT need to seek out a brand inspector. If you are traveling from a non brand state to a brand state AND staying permanently or for an extended period of time then you'll want to reach out to the local inspector.

31/03/2023

Huge congratulations and good luck to this team! Thank you for letting me care for Fergie, now go get ‘em!

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20/03/2023

I want to send a huge GOOD LUCK to all of our friends and clients competing in Las Vegas at the NRCHA Stallion Stakes starting this week!! I can’t wait to see all of the big wins and successes of the week. I am not attending this year; Max and I will be trying our hand in the Idaho Cutting Horse Assoc Spring Show in Nampa! Webcast for the Stakes and more information can be found at the following link:

The Teton Ridge Stallion Stakes features 4- and 5-year-olds by NRCHA Subscribed Stallions competing in snaffle bits and hackamores. The competition includes many of the top NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity® horses from the previous year, as well as those who might not have been ready for the Futurity, bu...

14/03/2023

We’re getting excited!!

10/03/2023

10/02/2023

Good luck to our friends and clients competing!! The derby kicks off today in Fort Worth. I will be competing next week with Max and Freckles in the Bridle and Two-Rein classes. Cowtown or Bust!

24/01/2023

It’s cold out there!! Checking your horse’s (and other livestock) water sources at least twice a day is imperative to your horse’s health!! They should be drinking around 10 gallons per day- in my personal experience, that seems to increase in winter. Make sure that water source isn’t frozen. You can find tank heaters, heated troughs, etc at any feed store and fb marketplace/Craigslist usually has a big selection.

This is prime time for colic with decreased water intake. Double, or triple checking your livestock water source will go a long way towards saving you an emergency vet visit!

25/12/2022

We are wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!!

17/12/2022

Please be aware if you’re feeding Top of the Rockies Hay Cubes from Colorado! Check your bags before feeding!!

10/12/2022

Snow pillows- as comfortable as padded surgery suites but quite a bit colder.

This 8 month old c**t was put under general anesthesia to repair a large shoulder laceration, pull his wolf teeth and undergo a castration. Thanks to our great clients for doing the hard part- the after care (and taking the picture!)

07/11/2022

THANK YOU for making our 6th year at the IRCHA Futurity such a success!! We had a great week meeting new people, seeing old friends and enjoying the stuff competition!

I didn’t quite have the show I wanted with my own horses, but am thankful for my horses and the opportunity to be able to compete with them, while spending time with friends!

Safe travels home and we’ll see you next time! For local veterinary needs; call Snake River Veterinary Center to get scheduled at:

208-452-7950

-Dr Kat

04/11/2022

We’re so excited for these teams!! Congratulations and we’ll see you tomorrow night for the FINALS!!

30/10/2022

Come see us at the Idaho Cowhorse Futurity! We’ll be on-site in Nampa all week!

21/10/2022

We are so excited to see everyone at the Idaho Horse Park next weekend as we kickoff the Idaho Futurity!!

We will be on-site all week in the usual vet stalls. Call Snake River Vet to get scheduled!!

Now through Friday 10/28/22: 208-452-7950

SAT 10/29/22 and through the show Nov 6:

208-329-4428

We will have our x-ray, ultrasound, endoscope, dental float and shockwave on site. Can’t wait to see you all there!!

06/10/2022

The NRCHA Futurity kicked off this morning and we’re so excited!! Good luck to our clients and friends, I really wish I was going to be there this year but will be cheering from afar. Check out nrcha.com for the live feed, live scores and standings.

27/09/2022

Thanks to the Quarter Horse News for letting me help with this article. Understanding GI Ulcers and taking steps to prevent them are crucial in keeping your performance athlete in top shape!

Equine ulcers happen when the lining of the stomach erodes due to prolonged exposure to the stomach’s acid, according to the American Association of Equine Practitioners.

24/09/2022

Super exciting news!! Viking Veterinary Hospital is coming in December to provide another 24/7/365 small animal urgent care in Nampa!

17/09/2022

So excited for this team!! Congratulations Harley, Macho, Pennington family and Fredericks!!