Spring Vaccinations + Routine Wellness Care
- 5 days ago
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Steinbeck Peninsula Equine veterinarians recommend administering spring vaccinations for horses, mules, and donkeys in advance of warming weather. Our veterinarians will custom-tailor a risk-based vaccine recommendation to meet your animal’s specific healthcare needs.
Bundle Spring Vaccinations with Important Routine Healthcare
When our mobile veterinarians call on you at your facility or you and your equine companion visit our clinic for spring vaccinations, it is also an excellent opportunity to have blood drawn for routine bloodwork and to provide a manure sample for a fecal egg count (FEC). Ask about our special "bundle pricing."
Why is annual bloodwork important?
Routine bloodwork can help detect signs of infection, as well as issues with organ systems. For example, horses on long-term medications such as Banamine, Bute, or Equioxx are at increased risk of kidney and gut issues. Early detection and treatment can be invaluable in these cases. Routine bloodwork also offers a baseline, which we can use as a comparison in case of illness in the future.
Why should you get a fecal egg count?
Due to the high incidence of parasite resistance, the strategic use of de-wormers is key. De-worming based on the results of a fecal egg count (FEC) is the current gold standard for effective equine parasite control. Plus, programs that offer colic treatment insurance typically require an annual FEC. Learn how to collect manure for an FEC...
If you're unsure whether or not to vaccinate or want to learn more about the pros and cons, check out this article by Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics Internal Medicine Director, Dr. Laramie Winfield.
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