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Knevel Veterinary Services

Knevel Veterinary Services offers on-farm and in-clinic medical, reproductive and surgical services.
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10/16/2024

Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week to Erin! Thank you for all that you do!! 💜

09/15/2024

There are many types of internal parasites that may live inside a horse. Can you identify which one this is?

Hint: This parasite lays eggs on a horse’s legs before eventually being ingested.

To help prevent and manage unhealthy parasitic loads in your horse, work with your veterinarian.

09/09/2024

My assistant, Miss Dora Mae, keeping the vet truck safe 🥰💜

07/15/2024

We love horses everyday, but especially today on I Love Horses Day! How are you and your horse celebrating? Let us know in the comments below.

07/08/2024

Celebrating the hoof heroes of the equine world during National Farriers Week! Thank you for keeping our horse's hooves happy and healthy!

07/04/2024

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

07/02/2024

Friendly reminder on how you can help keep your horse calm during 4th of July fireworks.

🐴 Keep your routine as consistent as possible. Sometimes moving the horses to a different location or separating them from the herd can cause just as much fear.

🏡 If you plan to move your horses to a different location (or inside the barn), give them about a week to acclimate to the new surroundings.

👀 Check your paddock or stalls for possible issues, including uneven ground, sharp edges, and broken boards to try and limit potential injuries.

🎶 If your horse is housed inside, try playing soothing music or turn on fans to help drown out the noise from fireworks.

🌾 Try using a slow-feeder to divert the horse’s attention.

🎧 Some horses will tolerate ear plugs that can help reduce noise.

❌ Do not try to comfort your horse during the fireworks. It will be safer for you and your horse if you are not inside the paddock or stall.

👏 Start desensitizing your horse to loud noises. It might not help for this year, but may help in the future.

👩‍⚕️ If necessary, talk to your veterinarian about the possibility of a sedative. Keep in mind some of these products may be prohibited at some shows.

06/01/2024

Happy National Trails Day!

05/27/2024

On this Memorial Day, let's take a moment to honor and give thanks to the heroes who have given us the gift of freedom.

05/15/2024

Spring has sprung, and our equine friends are eager to gallop into the new season! What are you looking forward to doing with your horse this spring? Let us know in the comments below.

05/10/2024

For a horse, joint disease means living in the shadow of its former self. Legend® (hyaluronate sodium) helps them escape the shadows by safely reducing joint inflammation and the resulting pain. Plus, with over two decades of treatment success, LEGEND is proven to help keep their legacy moving forward.

03/18/2024

Question:

Our pastures are greening up and with an early thaw in Minnesota, we've been considering letting the horses out to graze. Is there any reason that we shouldn't start grazing in March?

Answer:

March is too early to begin grazing in Minnesota. While tempting, you should wait until the pasture ground is firm and grasses reach a height between 6 and 8 inches before you begin acclimating your horses to grazing. Additionally, you'll want to remove horses from pastures to allow regrowth when grass heights average 3 to 4 inches. Grazing pastures too soon can damage plants and leave pastures sparse come spring and summer.

In the Upper Midwest, many pastures contain a mixture of cool-season grasses. During the growing season, these grasses store carbohydrates in the lower 3 inches of their stems. They use these carbohydrates for energy to support growth in the spring and regrowth throughout the grazing season. Cool-season grasses may begin growing as soil temperatures exceed 32 degrees F. Therefore, the green in your pasture could be new growth. As the grasses continue to grow, they rely heavily on their energy stores (carbohydrates) to put out two to three blades. Once these blades fully develop, they can capture sunlight to create new energy for the plant and rely less on stored energy in the roots.

Grazing pastures too soon can disrupt the growing process. A horse's incisors allow them to bite and tear grass stems close to the ground. As they graze stems lower than 3 inches, the horse eats away the grass's energy stores. They may also pull the grass out by the roots and trample new growth. As a result, the grass may struggle to grow or even die, making your pasture less productive. Waiting to graze until grasses are 6 to 8 inches tall will help set your pasture up for long-term success this grazing season and into the future.

Photo credit: Storyblocks

02/14/2024

My two favorite sidekicks 🥰

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day 💗

02/12/2024

Whether your valentine has two legs or four hooves, wishing you and yours a Happy Valentine’s Day!🐴💜

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween from Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum! 🤣

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1813 Old County Road 6
Waite Park, MN
56387

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http://www.knevelvetservices.com/

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There are many types of internal parasites that may live inside a horse. Can you identify which one this is? Hint: This parasite lays eggs on a horse’s legs before eventually being ingested. To help prevent and manage unhealthy parasitic loads in your horse, work with your veterinarian.

We love horses everyday, but especially today on I Love Horses Day! How are you and your horse celebrating? Let us know in the comments below.

Celebrating the hoof heroes of the equine world during National Farriers Week! Thank you for keeping our horse's hooves happy and healthy!

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

Happy National Trails Day!

On this Memorial Day, let's take a moment to honor and give thanks to the heroes who have given us the gift of freedom.

Happy Holidays! We hope you and your four-legged friends are staying warm and enjoying some extra quality time in the barn this holiday season.

As a living work of art, it's only fitting that the horse has their very own holiday. Today, on National Day of the Horse, we're celebrating our horses by crafting the highest level of care from muzzle to hoof to tail.