Equine Education
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Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic cares for your horse with the latest technology and techniques. It is just as important to us to help keep you up to date on the latest information available about horses and their care. When horse owners and their caretakers are informed, everyone benefits.
Choosing Hay
When choosing hay for your horse: It’s what’s inside that counts. Ask that one or several bales are opened so you can evaluate the hay inside. Do not worry about slight discoloration on the outside, especially in stacked hay. Choose…
Delivery for the Mare
If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you’re almost home free. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uneventful. In most cases, you will simply need to be a quiet observer – if, that is, you…
Emergency Preparedness
IMPORTANT: If your horse is experiencing an emergency after business hours, please call our emergency pager at (989) 209-0158. To be adequately prepared in the event of an emergency with your horse: Keep your veterinarian’s number near or inside each…
EPM
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a master of disguise. This serious disease, which attacks the horse’s central nervous system, can be difficult to diagnose because its signs often mimic other health problems, and signs can range from mild to severe.…
Equine Parasites
Internal parasites are silent killers. They can cause extensive internal damage, and you may not even realize your horses are heavily infected. At the very least, parasites can lower resistance, rob the horse of valuable nutrients, and cause gastrointestinal irritation…
Foal Nutrition
A healthy foal will grow rapidly, gaining in height, weight and strength almost before your eyes. From birth to age 2, a young horse can achieve 90 percent or more of its full adult size, sometimes putting on as many…
Gastric Ulcers
Ulcers are a man-made disease, affecting up to 90% of racehorses and 60% of show horses. Stall confinement alone can lead to the development of ulcers. A horse’s feeding schedule also can be a factor. When horses are fed just…
Geriatric Horses
When caring for an older horse: Observe the horse on a regular basis. Watch for changes in body condition, behavior and attitude. Address problems – even seemingly minor ones – right away. Feed a high-quality diet. Avoid dusty and moldy…
Normal Vital Signs
Normal vital signs for an adult horse include: Temperature: 99-101ºF Pulse Rate: 36-40 beats per minute Respiration Rate: 12-16 breaths per minute Capillary Refill Time: < 2 seconds Mucous Membranes: Pale pink The doctors of Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic recommend…
Pre-Purchase Exams
Owning a horse can be a big investment in time, money and emotion. Unfortunately, horses seldom come with a money-back guarantee. That’s why it is so important to investigate the horse’s overall health and condition through a purchase exam conducted…
Preventing Colic
When seeking to prevent colic in your horse: Establish a daily routine – include feeding and exercise schedules – and stick to it. Feed a high-quality diet comprised primarily of roughage. Avoid feeding excessive grain and energy-dense supplements. (At least…
Signs of Laminitis
Every day, veterinarians across the country see hundreds of cases of laminitis, a painful disease that affects the feet of horses. Laminitis results from the disruption of blood flow to the sensitive and insensitive laminae within the foot, which secure…
Weight Reduction
Tips for reducing your horse’s weight include: Be patient. Weight reduction should be a slow, steady process so not to stress the horse or create metabolic upsets. Make changes in both the type and amount of feed gradually. Reduce rations…
West Nile Virus
To reduce your horse’s risk of contracting West Nile virus: Consider vaccinating your horse against the disease. In February 2003, a vaccine was licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Center for Veterinary Biologics for use in healthy horses as…
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7319 Tittabawassee Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48603
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Phone (989) 790-7339
Fax (989) 790-7399
Emergency Pager (989) 209-0158
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Having an emergency after regular business hours? Please call our emergency pager at
(989) 209-0158
Phone: (989) 790-7339 • Fax: (989) 790-7399 • Emergency Pager: (989) 209-0158
7319 Tittabawassee Road, Saginaw, MI 48603 • Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.