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#DidYouKnow that our own Dr. Lauren Alderman performs Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy (VSMT), also known as equine chiropractic care, and acupuncture as part of Irongate's integrative services? VSMT involves skilled motion palpation to detect
Hey Clients๐Ÿ‘‹ Our office will be closed this afternoon, October 3rd, for a staff outing. We will be available as needed by phone. ๐Ÿค 
Ever heard of EOTRH or Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis? It's a painful, progressive equine dental condition. It is most commonly diagnosed in older equine patients (over 15 years of age). Initially, EOTRH is characterized
Dr. Ketover, along with fellow Wisconsin Large Animal Emergency Response board members Claire and Molly, recently spent a week at the Kentucky Horse Park. They were there to train police officers on improving healthy outcomes related to handling larg
Calling all farriers serving south-central Wisconsin!๐ŸŽ We are currently updating our farrier list and would like to include farriers who are taking on new clients. If you are a farrier with availability, please feel free to add your contact informa
Sending all the good vibes and best of luck to the 4H kids showing this weekend at the State Horse Expo! ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ– #4h #horsebackriding #youthhorsemanship #statehorseexpo
Having trouble getting your horse to take the Prascend tablet? Here are a few successful tips we have gathered. Please check with your veterinarian if your horse has any diet restrictions. ๐Ÿฅ•core out a hole in a carrot ๐ŸŽhide it in an apple, a fig
๐Ÿ—“Attention Pregnant Mare Owner ๐Ÿ—“ #foal #broodmare #EquineReproduction #foal
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Labor Day Closure Notice Our office will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day. We are grateful for our dedicated team and the clients and patients we serve each day. Wishing you and your family a safe and restful ho
Did You Know? Ulcers Affect Up to 90% of Racehorses and 60% of Show Horses ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ’” Gastric ulcers are a man-made disease—largely brought on by how we manage horses. Stall confinement, infrequent feeding schedules, high-grain diets, and stressful
Did you know that we accept CareCredit as a convenient payment option? CareCredit offers flexible financing solutions to help make veterinary care more manageable, whether it's for a routine checkup, an emergency, or any other service. You can use i
As hay-buying season is upon us, we wanted to share a cautionary note, especially for those who have purchased hay from new sources or outside our local area this past year. Hay-related issues can arise from hay grown in other parts of the country.
With the recent flooding in our area, have you considered microchipping your horse? ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ It's an important part of modern horse management, whether for registration requirements or as a crucial safeguard in case of a disaster. #equinemicrochipping
#TriviaTuesday We have a case for you from South Dakota. What's your diagnosis? This horse is part of a herd on pasture in South Dakota, and many of the horses in the herd have short tails and abnormal hoof growth or lameness.
Have you heard of Mesotherapyโ“ Mesotherapy is a pain-relieving treatment that involves multiple injections into the mesoderm, the middle layer of the skin. We use very tiny needles to administer this treatment. It's commonly used to treat neck and
๐Ÿšจ Irongate Staff birthday alert ๐Ÿšจ Please help us wish Lauren Miller a very happy birthday! ๐ŸŽŠ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽˆ #happybirthday #birthday #equine #veterinarian
We are on the hunt for our 2๏ธโƒฃ0๏ธโƒฃ2๏ธโƒฃ6๏ธโƒฃ calendar photos! ๐Ÿ“ท We are looking for some great photos to use in the next Irongate Equine Calendar, and we want to feature our incredible patients & clients! ใ€ฝThe photos must meet the following requirem
Dr. Lauren Alderman and the Equitarian Initiative will be traveling to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Kyle, South Dakota this August for their annual trip. Dr. Alderman is currently collecting donations to bring with her to the reservation.
Sending all the good vibes and best of luck to the 4H kids showing this weekend at the @danecountyfair ! ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ– #4h #danecountyfair #horsebackriding #youthhorsemanship
During summer, horses spend more time in pastures, increasing their risk of slaframine toxicosis, also known as "the slobbers." This condition can be alarming if unfamiliar. Slaframine is produced by the fungus *Rhizoctonia leguminicola* (