Mobile Veterinary Services, LLC

01/01/2026

Who did the Pre-purchase????

12/29/2025

Several years ago Dr. Baird was walking through DIA and he had an epiphany. If half of those folks were horses, moving in their lame, off-kilter gait he would consider putting them down. But look at them, dragging feet, hunched over, hobbling off to the gate for vacation and they were downright happy, giddy even. They may be lame and broken and not as physically well as they once were, but they were happy to live their lives and get out there and enjoy it even!
Why can our equine friends not do the same?
Dr. Ramey's article below addresses just that. We don't have to be physically perfect to lead a happy, productive life and neither do our equids!

When I first got out of veterinary school and started looking at horses prior to purchase (usually referred to as a “vet check” or a prepurchase exam), the horses usually fit into one of three categories. The first category was the horse that had no problems noted at the time of the exam.  That...

12/24/2025

12/13/2025

Congratulations to 13 year old Kaden Schreuder from Pine, CO! Kaden placed 7 out of 96 contestants this past week at Vegas Tuffest World Championships!

Mobile Vet is proud to sponsor Kaden! Keep an eye on this kiddo, he is going places!

Good job, cowboy!!

12/08/2025

American Association of Equine Practioners is hosting the annual convention in Denver this week. Our doctors and staff are engaged in continuing education, learning new things and remembering old things that they can bring back to you and your horse!

Yesterday Dr. Baird presented the "Business News Hour", a panel presentation discussing legislation, innovation and current business climates impacting the equine community!

11/24/2025

The doctors at Brazos are front line in dealing with this outbreak. They outline how virus spreads and important timelines and terminology.

Again, horse owners are encouraged to take a deep breath and be vigilant in your biosecurity!
The one confirmed, positive case in Colorado does not have neurologic symptoms as of reporting this morning!

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11/23/2025

This free webinar brought to you by AAEP!

In light of the current EHV-1 outbreak, the AAEP and the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) have organized a horse owner education webinar to bring you the most up to date information on this issue.

Next Tuesday, join specialists Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges (Texas Animal Health Commission Executive Director and Texas State Veterinarian), Dr. Krista Estell (AAEP/EDCC) and Dr. Katie Flynn (USEF) for an informative discussion about what EHV-1 is, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to prevent its spread.

This webinar is FREE, but registration is required. Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnIoJrASj0vuX7Q_K87mKEjg5bxeMAkqp7fpSoOgVtVm_Zgo1g5m~AiiV7ZQ3bbmlEW2iSkeRTSAfMCYf2QhFMoprr7WRbM_MsiJRcBGT1oLj0Q

*PLEASE NOTE: the attendee limit for this session is capped at 1,000. However, all who register will be emailed a link to an on-demand recording that will become available 24 hours after the live session ends.

11/20/2025

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

11/19/2025

We are already fielding questions from clients regarding the EHV outbreak in TX and OK. While there are currently no cases reported in Colorado, no doubt there have been exposures. This outbreak will impact horse movememt for awhile, most notably effecting NFR bound equids.

How does EHV spread?
* Nose to nose contact
* Shared buckets
* Shared tack
* Airborne droplets from coughing, snorting, or sneezing
* Contaminated trailers
* People who handle exposed or ill horses

Symptoms:
* Fever
* Lethargic
* Nasal discharge
* Hind end weakness
* Loss of tail tone
* Dribbling urine

Some cases can progress to a neurological form, EHM. This becomes a medical emergency.

Practice strict biosecurity!!
* Take temperatures twice daily and monitor closely.
* Do not share tack/equipment/water sources.
* Disinfect high contact areas with chlorhexadine.
* Do not move exposed animals on and off property.

Horses that have been exposed should be quarantined away from all other animals for a minimum of 14 days. Biosecurity protocols should include:
* Changing all clothing and footwear after handling exposed/quarantined horses.
* Use of separate tools, including wheel barrows, rakes, hoses, skimmers. (Tools should then be thoroughly disinfected).
*Discarding of manure in separate areas where foot traffic and tools are not cross contaminated.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out to the doctors at MVS 303.279.4893

11/18/2025

Dr. Hartman stumbled on this video and thought it was so well done we decided to share it!

NEVER, EVER, NEVER inject Banamine in the muscle! NEVER!

Banamine (flunixin meglumine) is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is commonly used and prescribed in horses. It is labeled for intravenous and in...

11/18/2025

Our doctors only like horses a little.

11/18/2025

We are always learning at MVS. After an enucleation today, the assistants took some time to dissect the eye.