We’ve been receiving many, many questions here at MVS about Vesicular Stomatits (VS) and the current situation here in Colorado regarding cases of VS. The state vet’s office emailed us some information today and we’re posting it here, along it with...
When most people hear the word “rabies” the iconic image that comes to mind is Old Yeller foaming at the mouth. Many people know that skunks, raccoons, bats, and other wildlife carry rabies, and that rabies occurs all over the United Sates, but many people...
As the weather slowly warms, and the world is turning green again, spring vaccines should be pretty high on your “horsie to do” list. These vaccinations are critical to the continued health and well-being of our equine companions, whether you travel far and...
As the weather continues to be unseasonably warm here in Colorado, our clients are thinking about yearly spring vaccine appointments for their horses. Many clients ask whether or not they need to still be vaccinating for West Nile Virus. The answer is...
QUESTION: My Horse has one white sock, and this winter, she has developed “crusties” along the back side of her pasterns. She acts as though it hurts if I try to pick at the scabs. One of my friends called it “grease-heel” and another called it “scratches.” Can you...
