       | Horse Care ServicesMedford Veterinary Clinic provides a full slate of equine services for the care and health of your horse. Our horse care services include:
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| Horse Care ServicesMedford Veterinary Clinic provides a full slate of equine services for the care and health of your horse. Our horse care services include:
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While the goal of MVC is to prevent your horse from becoming sick or injured, we are fully prepared to examine and treat your horse should it require. We offer in-house laboratory for rapid work-up and diagnosis. Lameness evaluation is also available. Our practice covers a radius of approximately 20 miles from our location in Medford, Wisconsin. Contact us or call (715-748-2341) for an appointment or service.
Owning a horse is a major investment in your time and money. This investment can be placed at serious risk should your horse become sick or injured. A sound Preventative Health Care Program is essential in the protection of your investment. MVC offers a full array of health care services designed to maintain your horse in the peak of health. Services offered include:
AI offers the equine owner numerous advantages over natural cover. It does require, however, the very accurate coordination of insemination with ovulation. This coordination is obtained through a fertility evaluation and frequent serial rectal and ultrasound examinations. For more information, contact us.
A breeding soundness examination is a wise investment. Early detection of reproductive problems can help to increase conception and foaling rates. The examination would include:
Ultrasonoghraphy is essential in the evaluation of uterine and ovarian health. It allows us to map uterine cysts and check for uterine fluid, which is a sign of inflammation. It is also very useful in pinpointing the optimum time for breeding during a heat. With ultrasound, we can detect pregnancy as early as 14-16 days and evaluate embryo vitality and health.
With spring comes the excitement of new foals. While most births go smoothly, it is important to identify problems early. MVC offers thorough post foaling examinations of mare and foal to determine if both are healthy.
The examinations include:
The Medford Veterinary Clinic offers routine surgical procedures, including:
Sharp edges on teeth can prevent your horse from chewing properly, predisposing the horse to colic or choke and causing the horse to lose body condition. Sharp hooks and points can also create head and bit problems. During an annual Dental exam a horses teeth should be floated if needed.
Cleaning the sheath of a stallion or gelding is a component of grooming that should not be overlooked. A dirty sheath can predispose to irritation, infection, and difficulty urinating. Call the MVC to have your horse's sheath cleaned!
A Coggins Test for Equine Infectious Anemia is required for any horse crossing state lines, any horse that is sold, and all horses participating in an organized event like a show or group trail ride. The test is valid for the remainder of the calendar year. Remember to test early! It can take over a week to get results.
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