Oak Hammock Large Animal Veterinary Services

31/10/2024

A nice example of properly addressing heels on a goat during a hoof trim. Not to mention wicked speed!

24/10/2024

Lots of both this year!

Equine endocrine disorders such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) feature some striking clinical similarities, most notably a predisposition to the development of chronic laminitis. However, the underlying disease biology is quite different in each case.

The graphic below describes some key differences to be aware of between the two diseases.

If you have questions or concerns about your horse in regard to EMS or PPID, contact your veterinarian so that they may further evaluate them.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

18/10/2024

The cost of hay needs is something very important to consider. Appropriate dental care for your horses, especially as they age, is vital to allow them to even be able to digest the hay you are spending your hard earned money on. A horse with poor dentition may look very skinny even on free choice lower nutrient hay. FYI appropriate dental care does NOT mean hand floats without a speculum; a proper sedated oral exam is required.

University of Minnesota extension always has the best infographics!

There is obviously a lot of variability between horses, but this is a really good baseline to start from, and can help plan for purchase quantity and budget.

17/10/2024

To my fellow equine veterinarians and horse owners when there is a full moon and the first cold snap of the year at the same time…

15/10/2024

When your septic failure of passive transfer patient survives and lives to tell the tale!

10/10/2024

Humans, livestock and property are all well. Thankful for some hard working generous neighbors. Prayers for helping hands and open hearts for everyone else in our community and beyond.

09/10/2024

⛈️ We will be closed today and tomorrow Oct 8th and 9th. As safety permits, we will remain open to see emergencies

⛈️ During this state of emergency we will do our best to see non-client emergencies within our practice area during daytime hours only.

💟 Please choose kindness and grace during this time of heightened stress. Dr. Menacho is a solo veterinarian with no support staff available for after hour emergencies and will do her best to help your animals.

08/10/2024

What a veterinarian with livestock does to prepare for the storm.

🦄 Be aware of my horse’s metabolic status. Halo (Dr. Menacho’s 23 yr old mare) has Equine Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance. Access to grass 24/7 raises her insulin, so she will be monitored for laminitis and have her insulin re-tested after the storm.

🐠 Have good relationships with our neighbors in the event trees fall on fences. Remove all halters and braid cattle tags with contact information into mane.

💉 Move vaccines and cold items to our main fridge. Having banamine and some basic wound care items is necessary in this situation!

🌴 Move all vehicles away from trees.

🐐 Keep everyone turned out! Breakdown panels we use as feeding slips in the pastures to prevent them becoming projectiles. Clean up kid’s toys and other random items around the farm.

💦 Be stocked on food and water for 1-2 weeks. Fill up extra water troughs. Keep in mind access to ponds increases the risk of hoof problems and other diseases (liver flukes, pythium, etc.) Also, sudden increased access to hay may increase the risk of impaction colic.

🧂 Electrolytes and an unmolassed beet pulp mash are already a part of our daily routine. If not, 1.5 tablespoons of plain white table salt can be used over the next few weeks as the weather changes and stress may lower water consumption. I love Purina RepleniMash as an alternative to a beet pulp mash.

🪱 Be up to date on deworming, fecals, dental health, vaccines, and other preventive care items. Y’ALL this is why these items are SO IMPORTANT. An animal can handle a hurricane much easier if their body is not already under the stress of parasites, malnutrition from poor dentition, unmanaged Cushing’s Disease, etc.

👯‍♀️ Reach out to other local large animal veterinarians. We know this job is hard, and we are stronger together.

05/10/2024

For our Volusia county folks! Friendly reminder we only provide services for West Volusia, which only includes Pierson, Deleon Springs, and Deland.

Join us in Volusia County on November 13th!
Registration is open now!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-farm-small-ruminantpasture-health-workshop-tickets-1028999945537
UF IFAS Extension Volusia County

30/09/2024

Personal question regarding childcare: we are looking for other options for our 2.5 and 3.5 year old for part time childcare. Traditional daycare options are just not a good fit. I know many of our clients are like minded and homeschool. Please let me know if you know of any moms looking for part-time work, or who already provide childcare.

23/07/2024

When you’re an old man, it’s hot as sin, and the vet stops by while mom is at work, you might get a cold rinse on the house! Thank you K***e for loving horses!

09/07/2024

We will be closed July 10-15! Text messages will be checked once daily by one of our staff, and the amazing Dr. Isaacson will be seeing current client emergencies that cannot wait until we return.

27/06/2024

My unpaid promotion for my favorite equine electrolytes. I love that it comes in a powder and paste version! 👀 the colic tube in the background.

24/06/2024

Hey you! Active clients go check your emails for our updated after-hours policies.

20/06/2024

We tried to take cute pictures with our favorite patient of the day and this is the best we got! This little guy had his eyelids sutured together to help heal his severely damaged eye. We are hoping the procedure along with other treatments provided will save the eye.

18/06/2024

Yes! A must read about horse 💩 and updated horse deworming guidelines. Help future horses by saving dewormers for when we really need them.

Dr. David Ramey is a 1983 graduate of the Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine.

14/06/2024

Calf midwife best life