Larry Catt, D.V.M.
Larry G. Martin, D.V.M.
Joleen R. Elston, D.V.M.
24 Hour Emergency
El Cajon (619) 590-1991
Ramona (760) 789-6845
PERMANENTLY IDENTIFY YOUR HORSE
Large Animal Veterinary Associates is now offering permanent identification for your horse with AVID microchips. Avid is the leader in personal identification chips for animals. It is even used by many wildlife agencies for marking and tracking wild animals such as bears and lions. Each chip contains a unique number [...]
A “high risk” foal is one that has increased potential for developing a problem after birth. Foals in one or more of the following categories should be considered at risk:
foals from mares which have a history of abortion.
foals from mares which have a history of producing weak or sick foals.
foals from mares which have a [...]
The birth of a foal is an exciting time for an owner, and there are a few guidelines to assist with caring for the new arrival.
After the birth it is important to allow the mare and foal time to rest and bond with minimal interference. If the foal has not broken the membranes soon after [...]
I. Care of the Pregnant Mare:
Deworming every two months, rotating dewormers to prevent parasite resistance.
Immunization Program
Rhinopneumonitis vaccine at 5-7-9 months to prevent viral abortion.
Tetanus, Influenza, Encephalitis vaccine at 10 months to boost immune status and maximize colostrum levels of protection.
II. Normal Parturition:
Mammary gland begins filling 30-45 days prior to foaling.
Maximum gland filling with “waxing” 24-48 [...]
Preparing for the arrival of a new foal is an exciting and daunting prospect for most owners. Fortunately mother nature takes her course and the majority of foalings occur with minimal or no complications, but owners can be prepared in a variety of ways to make sure everything runs smoothly.
To begin, owners can ensure proper [...]
It’s the time of year to begin thinking about breeding your mare. Assuming that you have already chosen a stallion and the time of year that you want your foal to be born, we will now set up a “game plan” to get your mare ready.
First, we need to get the mare into heat. Horses [...]
1. Do you recommend culturing maiden mares?
Generally speaking, no. If conformation of the vulva is normal and the mare is in good shape, we do not feel it necessary. Exceptions may include a mare in her teens.
2. Does my mare have to be in heat to take a culture?
It is preferable to culture a mare [...]
Normal Vital Signs:
Heart rate- 32-48 beats per minute
The heart rate can be found by listening with a stethoscope directly behind the left elbow. If you don’t have a stethoscope, you can place your hand behind the elbow and feel the heartbeat or place your fingers lightly along the underside of the jaw where a [...]
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Equine protozoal myelitis is a progressive degenerative neurologic disease of horses. The causative agent is Sarcocystis neurona, a protozoal agent that infiltrates the central nervous system of the horse creating variable neurologic symptoms. Other causative agents have also been implicated in causing the disease as well including Neosporum caninum and Neosporum hughesi.
Sarcocystis neurona is a [...]