Lone Oak Large Animal Veterinary Services, Inc.

Lone Oak Large Animal Veterinary Services, Inc. Large Animal Veterinary Clinic
M-F: 8am-5:30pm
Sat: 8am-Noon
24-hour emergency services available

For over 35 years, Lone Oak Large Animal Veterinary Services, Inc. has been caring for bovine, equine, and small ruminant patients in the central valley. Putting their skills and experience to good use, owners John Migliore, DVM and Ken Fiser, DVM are here to serve all of your large animal veterinary needs.

11/21/2025

What is Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)?

You've probably heard it called Rhinopneumonitis, a respiratory tract disease that results in "snotty noses," but EHV is more than that. Depending on the strain, this virus can also cause abortion in broodmares, and equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) — the often-deadly neurologic form of the disease.

Because EHV is endemic in many equine populations, most mature horses have developed some immunity through repeated natural infection. However, they remain a source of infection for other susceptible horses, like weaned foals and yearlings, who usually display symptoms of the respiratory form of the disease in autumn and winter. Performance and show horses are also more vulnerable to the disease, as they commingle with unfamiliar equines in close quarters while under stress from travel and competition.

Proper biosecurity protocols can help reduce EHV outbreaks and other disease transmission. A variety of vaccines are also available for protection against both the respiratory and abortive form of the disease, but there is no equine licensed vaccine at this time that has a label claim for protection against the neurologic form (EHM).

Consult your primary equine veterinarian to learn more about this disease and work with them to determine the optimal vaccine protocol for your horses.

You can learn more about all three forms on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website here: https://equinediseasecc.org/infectious-diseases

11/21/2025

As we continue to monitor the current outbreak of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHM) infection, let's take this opportunity to discuss once more the importance of biosecurity measures to stop disease spread. We recommend the following biosecurity precautions for horse owners, particularly if their horses have recently traveled to horse shows or were exposed to horses that have traveled:

1) Monitor horses for clinical signs (including fever, discharge from the nostrils, toe-dragging or a lack of balance) and take the temperature twice daily. Temperature greater than 101.5 F is considered a fever.

2) Immediately isolate any horse(s) showing clinical signs. Equine herpesvirus is an aerosolized virus and is spread through shared airspace, direct contact, and contaminated caretakers or equipment. A good isolation area is a separate barn or shelter that does not share airspace with healthy horses.

3) Implement movement restrictions until the situation is evaluated.

4) Contact your veterinarian to evaluate your horse and to propose a comprehensive biosecurity protocol.

5) Increase biosecurity measures that include extensive cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and equipment that come in contact with affected horses: wash or sanitize your hands between interacting with horses; take time while filling water buckets and feed tubs, do not cross contaminate; minimize the use of shared equipment and tack.

6) Make sure your horse is up to date on vaccinations.

7) Establish communication with all parties involved (owners, boarders, trainers, etc.).

More resources and information regarding biosecurity are available on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website at https://equinediseasecc.org/biosecurity

To learn more Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), visit: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus

Thank you BI and Brandon Bessey for providing lunch for Veterinary Technician Week!!
10/14/2025

Thank you BI and Brandon Bessey for providing lunch for Veterinary Technician Week!!

04/16/2025

If you are welcoming a foal this spring please consider watching this webinar from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (all our doctors are members) to help you prepare for the exciting event!! Then call us with any questions or concerns you have before your bundle of joy arrives!

Don’t miss out of these two special horses being offered by Reedley College and College of the Sequoias at the Clovis Ra...
04/05/2025

Don’t miss out of these two special horses being offered by Reedley College and College of the Sequoias at the Clovis Ranch Rodeo Collegiate Horse Sale!

Did you know this week is Veterinary Technician Week?! We have a whole week to celebrate our wonderful technicians that ...
10/15/2024

Did you know this week is Veterinary Technician Week?! We have a whole week to celebrate our wonderful technicians that keep us and your animals safe and as happy as possible during your appointment or emergency! We kicked the week off yesterday with donuts and coffee! Thank you Zoetis Dairy and Zoetis Beef for the donuts!!

Congrats to one of our own, veterinarian technician Melanie Moles, on her win this weekend at the West Coast Barrel Raci...
09/29/2024

Congrats to one of our own, veterinarian technician Melanie Moles, on her win this weekend at the West Coast Barrel Racing Association Finals!!! 🎉🎊

As most have you have heard by now the Vesicular Stomatitis Virus has reached Tulare and Fresno counties and cases are b...
10/24/2023

As most have you have heard by now the Vesicular Stomatitis Virus has reached Tulare and Fresno counties and cases are being identified across the county. We wanted to offer some information to help answer those questions you might have about your animals welfare so we created a handout for those that are interested. If you would like a copy please email the clinic and we can forward you that information.

Riata Ranch is having a fundraiser Sept 30, 2023! You might have seen them performing at rodeos across the country or on...
09/07/2023

Riata Ranch is having a fundraiser Sept 30, 2023! You might have seen them performing at rodeos across the country or on RFD TV!

07/05/2023

Did you know there was 16 cases of West Nile Virus infections in horses last year?! 7 of those were from ours and surrounding counties! And that was during a drought yet!! We know it’s hot but the mosquitos are out and they are carrying the virus! Remember to vaccinate your horses 🐴

12/27/2022

We were able to get our phone switched to a single line - so please be patient and call back if you get a busy signal. Thank you again for your patience!

12/27/2022

Our phones are still out ☹️ please call us @ 559-732-4882 if you need to schedule an appointment or have an emergency.

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Visalia, CA
93292

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For over 35 years, Lone Oak Large Animal Veterinary Services, Inc. has been caring for bovine, equine, and small ruminant patients in the central valley. Putting their skills and experience to good use, owners John Migliore, DVM and Ken Fiser, DVM are here to serve all of your large animal veterinary needs.