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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* (
With the hope that many of our clients are traveling to shows, county fairs & other parts of the country this year, we have provided a great reminder of the importance of Equine Biosecurity: #horseshow #equinebiosecurity #horsehealth #horsesafe
To all the hard-working farriers out there, Happy National Farriers Week! Thank you for all you do for our equids! #Farriers #EquineHoofHealth #NationalFarriersWeek #HerdCare #ThankAFarrier #horsehealth #horsehoofcare
What to know about wild parsnip, a plant commonly found in fields, pastures, and along roadsides that can grow between 2 and 5 feet tall and is topped with a yellow, umbrella-shaped flower. Wild parsnip can cause severe sunburn and blistering in bot
Did you answer our #TriviaTuesday case correctly? Ruptured Peroneus Tertius The Peroneus Tertius is an important tendinous structure that helps make up the reciprocal apparatus in a horse, and runs along the cranial aspect (front) of the hind limb.
#TriviaTuesday This 20-year-old Rocky Mountain Horse gelding presented for a Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy (VSMT) appointment after a suspected fall in the pasture, which had resulted in hind-end stiffness. On examination, he had a mild righ
#BeatTheHeat With high temperatures expected in Wisconsin this weekend, our horses will need some extra help to stay cool and healthy. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: ๐ŸŒณProvide Shade - Ensure your horses have access to shaded areas throughout