January 2021-Covid 19
Dear EquidDoc Clients, We want to reassure you that EquidDoc is committed to keeping our clients, our patients, and our employees safe and healthy during the coming months of the coronavirus pandemic. We have made some changes to our policies to abide by the state and federal recommendations to help reduce the community spread of […]
Why You Should Perform Biosecurity Screening On Your Goat, Alpaca, and Sheep
Biosecurity screening practices have been established to control infections that cause significant production losses in small ruminant herds. However, it’s still important to be aware of disease presence even if your sheep and goats are backyard pets. Screening for disease reduces the chance of transmission between farms, between animals on the same property, and ensures […]
P. tenuis (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis) – What You Should Know
P. tenuis (aka meningeal worm, M-worm, or brain worm) is a parasitic nematode (roundworm) that, when accidentally ingested by an aberrant host (alpaca, llama, sheep, and goat), can cause serious neurologic disease and/or death. The infective parasite travels to the spinal cord (meninges) and sometimes the brain, causing inflammation and damage to the nerves. It […]
Don’t Waste Hay this Winter – Get an Oral Exam
Most hardy New Englanders are more than prepared for winter weather, but as horses age, additional needs must be considered to make sure they are happy and healthy in colder temperatures. Most New England horses grow an impressive winter coat but that’s not the main thing keeping them warm while snow piles up on their […]
Sports Medicine Part 3: Rehabilitation, Not just Stall Rest Anymore
If your horse has suffered an injury, you probably expect to hear the words “stall rest” as a part of the treatment plan. Although horses may need to be stalled rather than turned out in their usual pasture, we now prescribe rehabilitation at very early stages of injury healing. The concepts used in equine injury […]