Avon Animal Hospital

Equine Page

                          
 

Large Animal Reception: 902 798 4693                                    
Fax:                                       902 798 2590
 

We are proud to be members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners - Dedicated to the Health and Well Being of your Horse!

 

Dr. Paul Johnston
Dr. Jeannine DeLuca
Dr. Janet Higgins

 

Nutrition
Dentistry
Lameness
Surgery
Pediatrics
Reproduction
Breeding Stallions

 

 

 

Medical Services    

  • General Health Exams

  • Vaccinations

  • Lameness Evaluation

  • Prepurchase Evaluations

  • Colic Assessment

  • Insurance Examinations

  • Endoscopy  (upper airway)

  • Electrocardiography

  • Ultrasonography

  • Radiography

  • Coggins Testing

  • Health & Export Certification

  • HYPP Testing

  • Ration Analysis

  • 24 Hour Emergency Service

 

 

 East Coast Equine Reproduction Center    

 

 A Specialty Section of Avon Animal Hospital

 Performing all Equine Reproductive Services.

Click on Reproduction and see what we have to offer.

 

Special Procedures

  • Transtracheal Wash

  • Joint Injection

  • Joint Fluid Collection

  • Joint Lavage

  • Spinal Fluid Collection

  • Abdominocentesis

  • Soft Tissue Biopsy

 

  • Hernia Repair

  • Cryptorchid Surgery

  • Arthroscopy

  • Neurectomy

  • Enucleation

  • Other surgeries arranged

Click on Elective Surgery for more information

  • Neonatal Examinations

  • IgG Testing

  • JFA Testing

  • Plasma Transfusions

  • Whole Blood Transfusions

  • Intensive Care

Click on Pediatrics for information on Foals, Foaling, General Care & Neonatal Disease .

 

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News for Maritime Horse Owners

 LOCAL STRANGLES CASES - NUMBERS ESCALATING in 2006

Facts about Strangles

EQUINE HERPES VIRUS SCARES IN THE MARITIMES

Equine Herpes: What You Should Know February 22, 2005

Equine Herpes and Vaccination February 24, 2005

Protecting Your Horse From Disease Outbreaks (Dr. James R. "Sonny" Corley, Member AAEP)

Although less common than other forms of the disease, the neurologic form of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) has been around a long time. Click here for information on EHV-1 Outbreaks provided by the American Association of Equine Practitioners. An excellent review of this disease.______________________________________________________
 

Read or download five new articles on equine herpesvirus in The Horse's Equine Herpesvirus Special Report sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health. These are PDF files you can download separately or as one file at no charge. We hope you enjoy these educational articles.

Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health. Pfizer Animal Health

  • Herpes by the Numbers (3 pages, 224 KB)
  • Neurologic Herpesvirus (3 pages, 7.2 MB)
  • Herpesvirus Vaccination (2 pages, 224 KB)
  • EHV Latency (2 pages, 208 KB)
  • Herpesvirus Management Basics (5 pages, 544 KB)
  • All 5 articles (16 pages, KB)

     
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    More Local Issues

    West Nile Virus Update

    Is the WNV Vaccine safe for use in pregnant mares?

    Should I still be vaccinating my horse for WNV?

    Potomac Horse Fever confirmed cases in Nova Scotia

     
    No West Nile cases detected in Nova Scotia this summer, province says  
    Provided by: Canadian Press                            Oct 13, 2005
    HALIFAX (CP) - A dry summer may have helped keep West Nile virus in check in Nova Scotia this summer. The Natural Resources Department tested 190 dead crows, blue jays and ravens, but found no trace of the virus....         "The temporary absence of West Nile Virus detected in our province should not cause us to prematurely lower our defenses against this disease. Preventative measures for all species including mosquito control and vaccination of horses continues remains critical at this time."   J. DeLuca DVM

    Selected Articles of Interest for Horse Owners

    Is a Horse or Pony right for me or my child? (Canadian Veterinary Medical Association)

    Selecting A Horse (Amerian Veterinary Medical Association)

    Don't Skip the Purchase Exam (American Assoc of Equine Practitioners)

    Tips for New Horse Owners (Univ of NE Cooperative Extension)

    Selecting and Buying Bedding for Horses

    Housing for Horses Flooring for Stalls (Univ of NE Cooperative Extension)

    Understanding Equine Insurance (American Assoc of Equine Practitioners)

    Managing the Horse in Old Age (Steven Haughen, DVM, Member AAEP)

     Helping Your Horse Through its Golden Years (Lydia Miller, DVM, AAEP, Jill Beech, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, Member AAEP)

    Senior Citizen Surgery (Barrie Grant, DVM, DACVS, Member AAEP)

    Euthanasia: The Most Difficult Decision (American Assoc of Equine Practitioners)

    Euthanasia: Guidance For A Difficult Decision (American Assoc of Equine Practitioners)

    Equine Euthanasia  (American Veterinary Medical Association)

    Are you at risk of getting a disease from your horse? (Center of Disease Control)

    Winter Care for Horses (Univ of NE Cooperative Extension)

    Proper Ventillation For the Traveling Horse  (American Assoc of Equine Practitioners)

     

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