Information and News
Congratulations to Dr Nyrop. Karen has been elected to the board of the American Association of Equine Practioners (AAEP) as a Director-At-Large for a term of two years. click here for the full press release
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Tamara Quaschnick is joining the practice.
We are saying "Goodbye" to Dr. Norm Wirth. Dr. Wirth is leaving the practice to return to the US. He will be missed by many of the clients and certainly the staff of Burwash Equine Services Ltd. All the best Norm!
Annual Fall Seminar held Nov 15th
We had a great turn out! Thank you for the donations to the Food Bank. We had a total of $778 between cash & food.
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June 8 , 2011
UPDATE ON EHV-1 CONFERENCE CALL
The EHV-1 situation in Alberta and Western Canada was updated and discussed on a conference call this morning. Participants of the conference call included the Chief Provincial Veterinarian, members of Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, faculty from the University of Calgary College of Veterinary Medicine and local equine practitioners. Happily, it was noted that there are no new cases reported of EHV-1 in Alberta.
June 3 , 2011
UPDATE ON EHV-1 CONFERENCE CALL
The EHV-1 situation in Alberta and Western Canada was updated and discussed on a conference call this
morning. Participants of the conference call included the Chief Provincial Veterinarian, members of
Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, faculty from the University of Calgary College of Veterinary
Medicine and local equine practitioners. In addition, veterinarians MORE>>
May 30, 2011
UPDATE ON EHV-1 CONFERENCE CALL
Once again this morning a group of Alberta Veterinarians discussed the current situation of EHV-1 in Alberta. Participants of the conference call included the Chief Provincial Veterinarian, members of Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, faculty from the University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine and local equine practitioners. MORE>>
May 25, 2011
UPDATE ON EHV-1 CONFERENCE CALL
A group of 15 Alberta Veterinarians had a follow up conference call this morning to discuss the EHV-1 situation in Alberta. They included the Chief Provincial Veterinarian, the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association, the MORE>>
May 19, 2011
CONFERENCE CALL UPDATE ON EHV-1 (NEUROLOGICAL HERPES/RHINO) EHV-1 VIRUS SITUATION IN ALBERTA
A large group of equine veterinarians, provincial veterinarians and the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association had a conference call this morning regarding this issue. We reviewed the outstanding cases at this time and they are MORE>>
May 17, 2011
"RHINO" UPDATE
There are NO new cases of Neurological "RHINO" (EHV1 virus) reported in Alberta. There is still only one confirmed case in the Okotoks area. We are happy to report that this horse is under veterinary care and improving. Two other horses that were suspects have tested negative.
Web sites for additional information:
http://www.aaep.org/images/files/EHMEHVFAQs051611.pdf - frequently asked questions
University of California, Davis, School Vet Med – practical information about handling sick horses, diagnostic testing, and
control
http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/divisions/ah/pdf/equine_herpesvirus_brochure_2009.pdf - General information brochure
May 16, 2011
NEWS ALERT
OUTBREAK OF NEUROLOGICAL “RHINO” WITH CASES IN CALGARY AREA
Currently, there are numerous reports of the neurological form of rhinopneumonitis, caused by the EHV-1 virus and called equine herpes virus myeloencephalopathy (EHM), affecting horses across the U.S. and Canada. This outbreak appears related to initial cases at a cutting horse show in Ogden Utah, which was held MORE>>
Spring 2011
After enduring the winter presented to us this year, we are eagerly looking forward to a little warmer weather. Spring is just around the corner and it is time to look toward preparing for the spring and summer riding season. This is the traditional time of year for preventative health care, including vaccinations, parasite control, and any dental care that was not performed in the fall.
Our vaccination guidelines are tailored to the risk/exposure level for your horse. If you are uncertain into which category your horse would fit, or have any specific questions, please contact us.
When the pastures start to come up, we recommend submitting fecal samples from your horse to determine a fecal egg count. It is best to ensure the fecal samples are not collected within 8 weeks of a previous ivermectin treatment or within 12 weeks of a treatment with moxidectin (ex Quest). Based on the information of the fecal egg count, we can recommend a parasite control strategy to meet the needs of your horses and pasture. For more information, please contact us at the clinic.
Broodmares and foals have their own unique vaccination and parasite concerns. Broodmares should have their annual vaccines boostered 4 weeks prior to their expected foaling date, and should be dewormed 2-4 weeks prior to foaling. For more information on the vaccine requirements of broodmares, click here. Foals less than a year of age require more frequent deworming, and we recommend different products than we typically promote for adult horses. For a complete breakdown of deworming recommendations for foals, click here. Vaccinations for foals are similar to those for adult horses, but need to be delayed to an age when their immune system will respond best and then boostered appropriately. Please link to our detailed recommended foal vaccination protocol.
Burwash Equine Services Ltd. is proud to have the Great! Grated Coconut of the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede's world famous bucking stock visit us this spring.........his superior genetics are now frozen for the future! What a gentleman he is!
Wed, October 20th, 2010
What a Great Turnout for the Fall Seminar....
Over 130 people! Thank you to all who came and supported the Food Bank with food and cash donations!
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July 18th, 2010 - Congratulations to Lee Graves!
$100,000 winner Calgary Stampede, Steer Wrestling
Riding "Jesse"
Burwash Equine Services Ltd is proud to provide veterinary services to this great equine athlete!
May 2010-It is foaling Season @ Burwash Equine Services Ltd.
What fun...there are foals everywhere!
Farm & Premise ID -Alberta Legislation www.agriculture.alberta.ca/premises
Documentation needed-Transportation of Horses re: Livestock Identification and Commerce Act (LICA)/January 1, 2009(click here)
