Can You Identify Normal Horse Vital Signs?
In the words of Dr. Cubitt, “Know what is normal for your horse, so you can identify when something is abnormal.” Knowing your horse, their quirks and tendencies not only …
Cresty Neck – A Precursor to Metabolic Disease in Horses
Obesity is associated with insulin resistance in horses and ponies. Overweight horses also have an increased risk of laminitis, and overweight mares have decreased reproductive function. Human studies show that …
Outbreak Alert: September 15, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Malheur County, OR
Source: State Veterinarian’s Office Number Confirmed: 1; Number Suspected: 1; Number Exposed: 7; Facility Type: Private Facility; Age: 2; Gender: Mare; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 9/8/2021; …
Hundreds of wild horses rounded up in Eastern Oregon
Wild horse advocates claim the Bureau of Land Management is clearing the animals to make room for grazing cattle. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is rounding up hundreds of …
Outbreak Alert: September 9, 2021 – West Nile Virus in Baker, Klamath, and Malheur counties, OR
Baker County: Source: Oregon State Veterinary Office Number Confirmed: 1; Age: 4; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 8/27/2021; Confirmation Date: 9/3/2021; Notes: For more information about West …
Oakhurst Equine Vet Satellite Clinics
Oakhurst Equine Veterinary Services is hitting the road! Meet-up w/us at locations throughout the area to save time and money, and get your horse seen! Call 503-554-0227 to get an …
Oakhurst Equine Vet Service is Hitting the Road
Oakhurst Equine Veterinary Services is hitting the road! Get your barn mates together to create a full day’s schedule and we will come to you, wherever you may be!! (Within …
Will You Know When It’s Time? Horse Euthanasia, the Hardest Decision by Far
Article by Professor Paul McGreevy, BVSc, PhD, FRCVS This article will help all horse owners who are either grappling with an end-of-life decision or aiming to plan ahead. It covers …
10 Most Poisonous Plants to Horses in the US
Our planet is blessed with the millions of species that we know and love, but let’s not forget that some do not mix successfully. While a 1,000-pound horse has to …
Outbreak Alert: April 17, 2021 – Equine Influenza in Clackamas County, OR
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 1; Number Exposed: 10; Facility Type: Boarding Facility; Age: 15; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Quarter Horse (QH); Onset of Clinical Signs: 4/13/2021; Clinical Signs: Cough, Nasal …