Equus Veterinary Service

Remember these three core biosecurity steps to help keep your horses, as well as your fellow competitors’ horses, healthy.

Three Ways to Prevent Equine Disease Spread This Show Season – The Horse Remember these three core biosecurity steps to help keep your horses as well as your fellow competitors' horses healthy.

RABIES ALERT

The Oregon State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed a positive case of rabies in a large brown bat found last week at a rural Oregon City address.

For information about rabies and the importance of vaccinating your animals, click on the link to the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association website.
https://www.oregonvma.org/care-health/zoonotic-diseases/rabies

Because rabies is invariably fatal in horses and a risk to public health, the American Association of Equine Practitioners recommends rabies as a core vaccine for horses.
https://aaep.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines/core-vaccination-guidelines/rabies

See the Oregon Health Authority website for information about bats and rabies, including what to do if you find a suspicious bat on your property.
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/DISEASESAZ/RABIES/Pages/bats.aspx

We hope you are all staying safe and healthy. Here's a link from the AAEP for "Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Equestrian Facilities."

aaep.org

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on everyone's daily lives. As of now, we are still open during our regular business hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Emergency calls are answered 24/7.

We are currently available for your horse's medical care, subject to social distancing practices that we have implemented for the safety of our staff and clients.

We are limiting traffic at our clinic. If you need to pick up medication or supplies, please call ahead to make arrangements.

Surfaces at the clinic and in Dr. Sundholm's truck are being cleaned and sanitized regularly and frequently. As far as we know, horses do not contract or spread COVID-19, but stall doors, halters, and other touchable areas around the barn are potential fomites for transmission.

You can help by maintaining the required 6 ft. social distancing at appointments. When you arrive at the clinic, please remain in your vehicle and call 503-632-2100 for instructions.

If you are feeling ill (fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms), please call to reschedule your appointment.

The health and safety of our employees and clients is of utmost importance. Thank you for your understanding as we all learn to cope with these challenging times.

Due to recent developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to let you know that WE ARE OPEN.

We will continue patient care subject to government regulations and directives.

We are limiting traffic at our clinic. If you need to pick up medication, please call ahead to make arrangements.

Surfaces are being cleaned and sanitized regularly and frequently.

You can help by maintaining recommended social distancing at appointments. When you arrive at the clinic, please remain in your vehicle and call 503-632-2100 for instructions.

If you are feeling ill (fever, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat, flu-like symptoms), please call to reschedule your appointment.

The health and safety of our employees and clients is of utmost importance. Thank you for your understanding as we all learn to cope with these challenging times.

The NEPA Client Education Meeting previously scheduled for March 17, 2020, has been CANCELLED! NEPA is in the process of refunding clients who have paid in advance. We will let you know when another Client Education Meeting is scheduled. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. We wish you the best and thank you for your support.

NEPA Client Education Meeting - "No Foot - No Horse: Laminitis - What and Why?" Featuring Scott Pleasant DVM MS DACVS. Click on the link for registration information.

Client Education Meeting - "No Foot - No Horse: Laminitis - What and Why?"

Hay for Horse Health – The Horse Horses with conditions such as muscle or metabolic disease might have special hay needs to stay healthy.

We're hiring! Equus Veterinary Service is seeking a friendly, dependable, and enthusiastic receptionist. Applicant must be a hard-working team player with excellent customer service skills. Attention to detail and a positive attitude are essential. Prior veterinary reception experience is a plus. For additional information, contact Angela Sundholm at 503-632-2100. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected] or mail to Equus Veterinary Service, 14671 S. Leland Rd., Oregon City, OR 97045.

Help Your Horse Beat the Heat – The Horse As tough as steamy summers can be on humans, they can be even harder on horses. Two veterinarians share tips on how to help your horse beat the heat.

How to Keep Your Horse Safe During the 4th of July – The Horse A veterinarian offers tips on how you can prepare in advance to keep your horse calm despite the noise and sight of festive fireworks.

NEPA Client Education Meeting - "The ABC's of EGUS - Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome" Featuring Hoyt Cheramie, DVM, MS, DACVS. Click on the link for registration information.

Client Education Meeting - "The ABC's of EGUS - Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome"