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November 13 - 15, 2026](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/michigan-quarter-horse-harvest/) - Date: November 13th – 15thThe GameTime Sports Medicine team is looking forward to the Michigan Quarter Horse Harvest Classic in East Lansing, Michigan. Our team will be available 24/7 throughout the show for routine care, performance support, and emergencies. The easiest way to reach us is to call or text the GameTime team at (989) - [All American Quarter Horse Congress
September 26 - October 24](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/all-american-quarter-horse-congress/) - Date: September 26th – October 24thThe GameTime Sports Medicine team will be in Columbus for the All American Quarter Horse Congress, providing 24/7 care to help keep horses performing at their best. Find us at: Adequan Barn — next to the wash racks Gilligan Barn — next to the green wall 2026 marks our 13th - [MQHA Futurity & Great Lakes Classic
September 17 - 20, 2026](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/mqha-futurity-great-lakes-classic/) - Date: September 17th – September 20thThe Saginaw Valley Equine GameTime team will be at the MQHA Futurity & Great Lakes Classic at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing, Michigan. Make an appointment in advance or look for the GameTime trailer at the show. The easiest way to reach us is to call or text the - [AQHA Florida Gold Coast & Gulf Coast Shows
December 27 - 31, 2026, January 2 - 6, 2027](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/aqha-florida-gold-coast/) - Date: December 27th – 31st, 2026 & January 2nd – 6th, 2027GameTime Sports Medicine will return to Ocala, Florida, to serve as the official show veterinarians for the AQHA Florida Gold Coast Show and AQHA Gulf Coast Show at the World Equestrian Center. Show Dates AQHA Florida Gold Coast ShowDecember 27–31, 2026 AQHA Florida Gulf - [Internship Program](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/internship-program/) - The internship program is for veterinarians looking to gain technical and equine case management experience while under the guidance of mentors to prepare them for entry into a general practice, sports medicine practice, or a surgical or theriogenology residency. There will be opportunities to work independently, with a mentor, and as part of a team, - [Case #1101](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1101/) - What’s your diagnosis?An 8 year old, 1D Barrel Horse presents with a grade 2/5 LF lameness. Flexes positive to the LF lower limb flexion (pastern/fetlock). What is your diagnosis and next steps/treatments? The Saginaw Valley Equine AnswerAnswer: This horse suffered from severe pastern arthritis (ringbone). After careful deliberation, the decision was made to fuse the - [Externship Program](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/externship-program/) - The externship at SVEC is designed to offer veterinary, veterinary technician, and equine studies students the opportunity to participate in “real world” veterinary practice. Students will be given chances to observe and participate in case management. Cases seen range from general equine practice to specialized surgical, reproductive, and lameness cases. The doctors at SVEC have - [Spring Grass and Your Horse](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/spring-grass/) - Spring is here and with it, lush green pastures and an all you can eat buffet for your equine companion! But with Spring grass comes risks to your horse’s GI tract and feet that you should consider first. New growth is high in sugar content that a horse not adjusted to pasture can gorge themselves - [When is it time? (Euthanasia Discussion)](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/euthanasia/) - Disclaimer: Every horse and owner has different circumstances and needs – ultimately, the time to decide will depend upon what you and your horse see, feel, and need. Each animal is unique and your relationship will help you to know when the time is right. The points below are from my experiences as a veterinarian - [Post Arthroscopy Regenerative Therapies](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/post-arthroscopy-regenerative-therapies/) - Orthopedic surgeries can require a follow-up with regenerative intra-articular medications to help assist healing and to decrease the risk of further degeneration from biologic mediators. In arthroscopy procedures a bone fragment or weak detached or attached cartilage is removed from a particular joint space as a treatment for lameness, joint effusion, or suspect future unsoundness. - [Foaling Kit](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/foaling-kit/) - Foaling season is right around the corner. Make sure you are prepared by having everything you need in one place. Here is a list of the important items to keep on hand. Emergency Plan Have a plan in place with your home veterinarian and their phone number handy in case of an emergency. Thermometer Monitor - [Choke](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/choke/) - We’ve all been there – it’s feeding time, your favorite horse is eating up their grain like there’s no tomorrow, and suddenly they freeze. Maybe they start extending their neck or coughing. After a minute, some froth or feed material starts to come out of their nose. They’re choking! What do you do now? What - [7 Tips for Senior Horse Care](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/senior-horse-care/) - Wellness: Be sure to keep your senior horse on a deworming schedule that makes sense for their egg-shedding status and a regular vaccination schedule that reflects their lifestyle and risks. Yearly vaccinations should include: A core vaccine that covers Tetanus, Rabies, Encephalitis diseases, and West Nile Virus Potomac Horse Fever (endemic in Mid-Michigan!) If exposed - [Pregnant Mare Care](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/pregnant-mare-care/) - Congratulations, your mare is pregnant! Over the course of her gestation she will need a few things to keep her and the foal healthy and protected. Equine Rhinopneumonitis Vaccination Series We recommend using Zoetis Pneumabort-K®+1B at 5, 7, and 9 months of gestation. This vaccine reduces risk of your mare contracting the equine herpesvirus Type - [Winter Care Checklist](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/winter-care-checklist/) - Heading into winter, it’s always a good idea to run through a checklist of what your horse will need for the snowy months ahead. Here are a few of our recommendations: Water Sources Make sure that your water trough or buckets have a good heating source to prevent them from freezing! It’s important to make - [September 2022 Newsletter](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/septembernewsletter/) - [So You Want to Breed Your Mare - A Checklist](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/so-you-want-to-breed-your-mare-a-checklist/) - Pre-breeding Mare Good health and good weight Up to date on vaccines Up to date on deworming Dental examination (and equilibration if needed) by a veterinarian Genetic testing as needed Place the mare under lights 60 days before anticipated breeding date Transrectal palpation with ultrasound, vaginal examination, and uterine culture with cytology If the mare - [Case #1115](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1115/) - What’s your diagnosis?A 9 year old Standardbred gelding was referred to SVEC. The horse was not racing well and the owner found blood in his urine. What is your diagnosis and next steps/treatments? The Saginaw Valley Equine AnswerThe referring veterinarian performed a rectal exam, scoped the bladder, did a urinalysis and ran bloodwork. The scope - [Annual Equine Health - Complimentary Webinars](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/annual-equine-health-complimentary-webinars/) - Covetrus and Zoetis invite you to join a complimentary webinar to discuss various aspects of annual equine healthcare! Zoetis technical services vets will lecture and field questions on vaccines, nutrition and deworming programs in conjunction with veterinarians. The same information will be presented at 6 different times—Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 - [We Are Open to Safely Serve You and Your Horses Wherever You Need Us](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/covid-19/) - As the world deals with COVID-19, our concern, as always, is focused on caring for you and your horse Whether you are visiting our facility or we are coming to your farm, we are heightening our diligence to safe and sterile health procedures to protect our clients and our team. The SVEC Team would like - [Case #1114](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1114/) - What’s your diagnosis?A 7 year old Paint gelding, presented to SVEC for a routine lameness exam. He has a history of moderate arthritic changes in his hocks. High-grade HA and cortisone injections have been successful in the past. What is your diagnosis and next steps/treatments? The Saginaw Valley Equine AnswerThe patient history includes hock and - [Case #1113](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1113/) - What’s your diagnosis?Tucker, a 16 year old Tennesee Walker gelding, presented to the SVEC surgical service with off and on lameness in his right front over the past two years. What is your diagnosis and next steps/treatments? The Saginaw Valley Equine AnswerUpon physical examination, Tucker was sensitive to deep palpation of the right front suspensory - [Case #1112](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1112/) - What’s your diagnosis?A 3 day old (72 hours), QH filly presented to SVEC for mild lethargy and an elevated heart rate (180bpm). Foaling was attended and uneventful, filly stood, nursed normally and passed a normal amount of meconium. She was examined by a veterinarian at 24 hours of age and given IV Plasma to prevent - [Case #1111](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1111/) - What’s your diagnosis?A 7 month old Appaloosa filly presented to SVEC with a history of recurring colic symptoms. What is your diagnosis and next steps/treatments? The Saginaw Valley Equine AnswerDuring the physical exam, the filly was standing quietly with little interest in her surroundings. Occasionally she would grind her teeth. Gut sounds were present in - [Case #1110](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1110/) - What’s your diagnosis?A 3 year old Mustang presented to the SVEC surgical service with a history of an unresolved right front hoof abscess. She had only been off the range for 6 months. What is your diagnosis and next steps/treatments? Before After The Saginaw Valley Equine AnswerPre-surgical radiographs revealed a sequestrum was in the dorso-lateral - [Case #1109](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1109/) - What’s your diagnosis?A 10 year old, Clydesdale gelding presented to a referring veterinarian showing symptoms of inappetence, an increased respiratory rate and mild wheezes in both lungs, but normal gut sounds. He also displayed the flehmen response. What is your diagnosis and next steps/treatments? The Saginaw Valley Equine AnswerThis horse was referred to SVEC for - [Case #1108](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1108/) - What’s your diagnosis?A 2 month old filly was referred to the SVEC surgical service by Dr. Cassandra Shelden with a laceration near her fetlock region on the right hind leg. The day before, she was turned out and somehow got her leg caught up in a wheelbarrow. The owners were present for the accident and - [Case #1107](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1107/) - What’s your diagnosis?A yearling Paint filly presented to the SVEC surgical service for a lameness and conformation evaluation. Radiographs are pictured below. What is your diagnosis and next steps/treatments? The Saginaw Valley Equine AnswerAnswer: The filly was diagnosed with carpal valgus in both front limbs. Diagnostics: Radiographs confirmed that the right front growth plate was longer on - [Case #1106](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1106/) - What’s your diagnosis?A yearling Belgian filly had a small puncture wound on the right forelimb a few months ago. Now it looks like this. What is your diagnosis and next steps/treatments? The Saginaw Valley Equine AnswerAnswer: The filly has a sequestrum. A sequestrum is a piece of dead bone tissue occurring within a diseased or injured - [Case #1105](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1105/) - What’s your diagnosis?A 12 year old, TB gelding used for 3 day eventing presented to the SVEC surgical service last week with a swollen left hock and lame at the walk. Radiographs of the left hock are pictured below. What is your diagnosis and next steps/treatments? The Saginaw Valley Equine AnswerAnswer: Radiographs revealed a fracture of - [Case #1104](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1104/) - What’s your diagnosis?A seven year old, gelding has a chronically sore back which started about two years ago. Rest and long, low lunging with side reins helped improve the soreness. However, it reoccurred about every two months. Saddle fit adjustment, phenylbutazone, topical treatments and electroacupuncture did not result in any improvement. Stretching exercises were also - [Case #1103](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1103/) - What’s your diagnosis?A 13 year old, Quarter Horse mare presents to the SVEC Sports Medicine service with a history of displaying intermittent mild signs of colic for the past 6 months (July – December). The signs of colic include inappentence, flank watching and pawing. The symptoms are alleviated with an appropriate dose of Flunixin Paste - [Case #1102](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/case-1102/) - What’s your diagnosis?A 13 year old horse displays symptoms of colic and lethargy on Monday last week. He was treated with Flunixin by the care giver and tubed with mineral oil by the referring veterinarian. The symptoms of colic resolved, but Wednesday night spiked a fever (105 F) and did not eat. He presented to - [GameTime on the Grounds for The Panty Raid Futurity 2018](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/gametime-on-the-grounds-for-the-panty-raid-futurity-2018/) - SVEC's GameTime team is proud to announce our continued partnership with On The Road with Dawn and Clea Show Productions! We are looking forward to serving as the Official Veterinarians and being able to provide top notch support to all of the exhibitors at these great shows. Together, we hope to make 2018 the best - [SVEC 2017 Fall Client Education Seminar](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/svec-2017-fall-client-education-seminar/) - SVEC is proud to host and provide the 2017 Fall Client Education Seminar! We would like to thank our educational sponsors for their continued support. We aren't able to put these events on with out you! When: Friday, November 3rd, 2017 6:00 - 8:30 P.M. Schedule: 6:00 Dr. Cumper - Laminitis/Metabolic Syndrome 7:00 Dr. - [2018 SVEC 10th Annual Podiatry Seminar](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/2018-svec-10th-annual-podiatry-seminar/) - Therapeutic Shoeing for Acute and Chronic Equine Injuries Featuring - Scott Morrison, DVM Educational Partners Proudly Sponsoring Who: Exclusively for Veterinarians and Farriers Date: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Schedule: 08:30 - 09:00 Breakfast 09:00 - 10:00 Shoeing for Acute Injuries - Forelimb 10:00 - 10:15 15 Minute Break 10:15 - 11:15 Shoeing for Acute Injuries - Hindlimb/Back - [2018 Interactive Equine Educational Seminar!](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/2018-interactive-equine-educational-seminar/) - SVEC is proud to host and provide the 2018 Client Education Seminar! We would like to thank our educational partners for their continued support. We aren't able to put these events on without you! When: Saturday, January 27th, 2018 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Who: SVEC Veterinarians, Staff and Tribute What: Breakfast served - [SVEC To Host Interactive 2018 Research in Review!](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/svec-to-host-interactive-2018-research-in-review/) - SVEC is having another great interactive client education seminar! Dr. Brad Cumper will be your host and moderator. Both Dr. Cumper and Dr. Krueger will be presenting recent equine research in a "town hall" meeting format where you can be involved in the discussion. This won't be your typical snooze fest lecture! Questions and audience - [2018 Fall Semen Freezing](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/2018-fall-semen-freezing/) - Optimizing Fertility Freezing stallion semen and training young stallions to collect during the breeding season can be unpredictable and stressful. The time constraints of stressed out mare and stallion owners during the breeding season puts pressure on these stallions to produce a highly fertile ejaculate for fresh cooled or frozen semen. In addition, working around - [2019 Interactive Equine Educational Seminar!](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/2019-interactive-equine-educational-seminar/) - SVEC is proud to host and provide the 2019 Client Education Seminar! We would like to thank our educational partners for their continued support. We aren't able to put on these events without you! When Saturday, January 19, 2019 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Who SVEC Veterinarians, Staff and Tribute What Breakfast - [Breeding Season - Getting your mare ready!](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/breeding-season-getting-your-mare-ready/) - Breeding season preparedness begins early. Mares require 16 hours of continuous light for 60 days before they begin to cycle regularly. The mare is a seasonally polyestrus animal which means she undergoes regular heat cycles for a portion of the year (spring and summer). In nature, a mare will have her first heat cycle in - [SVEC To Host Interactive 2019 Research in Review!](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/svec-to-host-interactive-2019-research-in-review/) - SVEC is once again having our annual Research in Review! Dr. Cumper will be our host and moderator. Both Dr. Cumper and Dr. Eaton will be presenting recent equine research in a "town hall" meeting format where you can be involved in the discussion. This won't be your typical snooze fest lecture! Questions and audience interaction - [So you want to find the right stallion for your mare?](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/so-you-want-to-find-the-right-stallion-for-your-mare/) - Questions to ask regarding fertility: Has the stallion produced offspring with shipped cooled semen? The answer should be yes What is his per cycle conception rate with cooled semen? Industry standard is at least 60% What is his per season conception rate with cooled semen? Should be over 90% Is the semen evaluated prior to ## Pages - [Home](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/) - Sports Medicine Every Advantage, Every Step of the Way Reproduction Leaders in Equine Fertility Surgery State of the Art Surgical Services Farm Services Proactive Health Care for Your Horse Saginaw Valley Equine Culture – Our “Why”We believe the relationship between equestrian and horse is special. Our bonds with horses are built on acts of service, - [Our Team](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/) - Our TeamA Team of Leaders The Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic team strives to provide the highest quality veterinary care to horses through the most up-to-date biotechnologies and education. Whether your horse is your athlete or your pet, one thing is certain: Your horse is an important part of your family and should be treated as - [Isabel Cumper](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/isabel-cumper/) - Isabel Cumper Isabel Cumper What do you do at SVEC? I am part of the front office staff and also a vet tech. I help with client communication, scheduling, patient care, assisting with appointments and procedures, traveling, and making sure our equine patients receive the care they need. What is your favorite part of your - [Cami Cumper](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/cami-cumper/) - Cami Cumper Cami Cumper Cami Cumper is the Practice Manager at Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic, where her lifelong experience in the equine industry and passion for horses continue to be an invaluable asset to the practice and its clients. Before joining SVEC, Cami built an accomplished career as a top Thoroughbred sales prep agent and - [Cami Cumper](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/cami-cumper-2/) - Ali Kuizenga Ali Kuizenga Clinical Care Technician Ali Kuizenga was born into the horse world and has been riding since childhood. She began in Western Pleasure before being encouraged to try reining, a discipline she quickly fell in love with. Her passion for horses continues today. Most recently, she bred her Quarter Horse mare and - [Employment](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/join-our-team/careers/) - Join Our Team Culture can be defined as a shared set of everyday habits. Here at SVEC we stand by our core values and strive to live them out each and every single day. Caring about people, having excellence in teamwork, doing the right thing, exceeding expectations, all while having no entitlement, are things that - [SVEC Farm Services Achievement Scholarship](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/join-our-team/svec-farm-services-achievement-scholarship/) - Submissions Accepted This Fall SVEC Farm Services Achievement Scholarship Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic’s Farm Services Team is proud to offer our Annual Achievement Scholarship to graduating seniors in our community who will be pursuing higher education! How much is the scholarship? $2000 Achievement Scholarship Winner $1000 Achievement Scholarship Runner-Up Who is Eligible? Graduating class of - [Kylee Laverty, DVM](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/kylie-laverty-dvm/) - Kylee Laverty, DVM Kylee Laverty, DVM Kylee Laverty, DMV joined Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic after earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois. Originally from Illinois, Kylee spent much of her childhood in Weatherford, Texas, an area known for its deep horse culture and strong Western performance horse community. Horses have - [Lilly-Rose Frehling](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/lilly-rose-frehling/) - Lilly-Rose Frehling What is your role at SVEC? Clinical Care Technician How long have you been working in the field of equine veterinary medicine? I have been working in the field of equine medicine for 1 1/2 years. Prior to SVEC, I worked 2 years in small animal medicine. What inspired you to pursue a - [Paige Schmidt](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/paige-schmidt/) - Paige Schmidt Paige Schmidt Clinical Care Technician Paige Schmidt has been around horses her entire life. She started taking dressage lessons at age eight and continued through high school. She trained and showed Arabian sport horses at the national level in college at MSU and continues to compete at that level today with her mare - [Mitchell Susalla, DVM](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/mitchell-susalla-dvm/) - Mitchell Susalla, DVM Mitchell Susalla Mitchell Susalla, DMV joined the Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic team after earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University. A native of the Metro Detroit area, Mitch grew up with four siblings, including an identical twin. Although he originally planned to pursue small animal medicine, his hands-on - [Miranda Smith](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/miranda-smith/) - Miranda Smith Miranda Smith Miranda Smith, one of our dedicated Clinical Care Technician, has loved horses from an early age. Her passion began with her grandmother and continued when she received her first horse at just eight years old. She has been riding ever since and now owns five horses. Miranda is an enthusiastic barrel - [Ali Kuizenga](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/ali-kuizenga/) - Ali Kuizenga Ali Kuizenga Clinical Care Technician Ali Kuizenga was born into the horse world and has been riding since childhood. She began in Western Pleasure before being encouraged to try reining, a discipline she quickly fell in love with. Her passion for horses continues today. Most recently, she bred her Quarter Horse mare and - [Abby Pale](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/abby-pale/) - Abby Pale Abby Pale Clinical Care Technician Abby Pale’s passion for horses has taken her on an incredible journey across the country and around the world. Originally from Pennsylvania, she recently moved to Michigan after marrying her husband and wanting to be closer to his family. At home, she enjoys spending time with her Boxer, - [Nicole Bone](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/nicole-bone/) - Nicole Bone, LVT Nicole Bone, LVT Nicole Bone has always loved horses. Growing up as a self-described city kid who desperately wanted to be a country kid, she found her way into the equine world while working at a therapeutic riding stable. That experience inspired her to pursue an equine education at Michigan State University. - [Melissa Aceto](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/melissa-aceto/) - Melissa Aceto, DVM Melissa Aceto, DVM Melissa Aceto grew up in Orillia, Ontario, Canada, where she raised Quarter Horses and Appaloosa performance horses. Her lifelong connection to horses led her to pursue veterinary medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph. Today, Melissa brings both her veterinary training and her personal experience - [Dani Burkhart](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/dani-burkhart/) - Dani Burkhart Dani Burkhart Dani Burkhart, our scheduler, brings both a lifelong love of horses and a heart for helping people to Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic. She first fell in love with horses at just five years old after moving next door to a family who owned them. That early introduction sparked a passion that - [Tina Bennett](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/tina-bennett/) - Tina Bennett Tina Bennett Tina Bennett has spent much of her life caring for animals and supporting the horse community. Today, her world includes four horses, a donkey, two dogs, and four cats, reflecting her lifelong passion for animals and their well-being. Her career in the horse industry spans decades and includes experience as a - [Sue Huls](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/sue-huls/) - Sue Huls Customer Care team member Sue Huls combines a lifelong love of horses with a genuine passion for helping people. Her equestrian journey began in elementary school when a friend introduced her to horses, and after that very first ride, she was hooked. Today, she continues to enjoy riding at a hunter/jumper barn and - [Amanda Dixon](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/ourteam/amanda-dixon/) - Amanda Dixon Amanda Dixon Amanda Dixon, our inventory assistant, joined Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic after relocating from Arizona to Michigan with her fiancé. At home, she stays busy with two Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds, a Golden Doodle, a Chihuahua, and her cat. 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Marley’s grandparents have always had horses for her to ride growing up and she currently attends cattle sorting competitions with her grandpa. What do you do at SVEC? I have many different roles here. I assist - [Potomac Horse Fever](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/experience/equine-education/potomac-horse-fever/) - Potomac Horse Fever Here is a rewritten, web-optimized version of your Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) page. It keeps the original medical accuracy but improves clarity, scannability, and SEO: Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) is a warm-season disease of horses caused by Neorickettsia risticii, a bacterium that infects the lining of the small - [Mares](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/reproduction/mares/) - Mares Artificial Insemination | Breeding Soundness Exam | Fetal Sexing | HysteroscopySaginaw Valley Equine Clinic strives to provide each client and each mare an individualized assessment and breeding plan to help reach our mutual goal of a successful pregnancy. Our veterinarians are up-to-date on the most relevant techniques and research to provide clients with expert - [Reproduction](https://saginawvalleyequine.com/reproduction/) - Reproduction Saginaw Valley Equine Clinic is Michigan’s leader in horse fertility. Our experience combined with our individualized attention means your horse receives the best care possible. 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