- Dental Care
- VaccinationExperienced or new to the whole idea of taking care of a pregnant mare, Blue Ridge Equine Clinic is here to help. Your mare is pregnant.... Now what? While this is exciting, your mind might be racing with questions and concerns. Relax. We want you to be prepared and looking forward to the birth of your foal. We have put together an easy to follow vaccination schedule along with a foaling timeline and tips to follow along the way.
- Nutritional CounselingHorses most commonly get sick with anaplasmosis in the fall to late winter. They commonly show signs of fever, loss of appetite, reluctance to move (people with the disease complain of headache and muscle pain), leg swelling, petechiation (red spots on the gums and whites of the eyes), jaundice, and lethargy. Occasionally, horses may show neurologic signs, or have trouble rising. The clinical signs are in part due to the fact that the bacteria invades some white blood cells (neutrophils and eosinophils), leading to the destruction of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Bloodwork shows low platelets, which are important for clotting the blood, and anemia.
- Comprehensive ExaminationWith over a century of cumulative experience in the area of lameness, we have concluded that these patients often require thorough physical examination, regional anesthesia (nerve blocks) and diagnostic imaging for accurate diagnosis. In most cases, we are able to successfully diagnose and recommend appropriate treatment for our lameness patients, which range from seasoned performance horses to backyard companions.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlThe treatment for anaplasmosis is the administration of tetracycline, usually oxytetracycline, minocycline, or doxycycline. Some horses with mild disease may recover without treatment. Most horses recover fully, although some may relapse in 3-4 weeks. Fatality from the disease is rare. There is currently no vaccine available, so prevention is limited to tick control.
- Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
- Ophthalmic Surgery
- Veterinary Surgery
- Laser Surgery
- X-RayBlue Ridge Equine Clinic has the staff and equipment to meet all of your horse’s diagnostic imaging needs, at the Clinic or in many cases, at your barn. Critical for quick diagnosis and treatment, our imaging technologies include...