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Repost from @aaephorsedocs • 🆕 AAEP Practice Life #podcast episode: Focused veterinary practices Take a listen as our podcast host Dr. Mike Pownall and his guests—Drs. Jennifer Lorenz, Molly Rice and Jenny Johnson—discuss the benefits and challenges of focusing their veterinary practices on a select few specialty services: https://podcast.aaep.org/e/focused-veterinary-practices/ Special thanks to our podcast sponsor, @@boehringer_ingelheim! • • #aaep #horsedocs #horsevets #equineveterinarian #veterinarymedicine #equinemedicine #equineveterinarymedicine #focusedpractice #mondaymotivation #newpodcastepisode #newepisode https://www.instagram.com/p/Cgvix4bOk0d/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Posted @withregram • @aaephorsedocs While many residents fleeing Ukraine are trying to take their pets and animals with them, thousands of displaced horses, donkeys, burros and other animals remain behind and, like the people of Ukraine, need your help. The Foundation for the Horse, the AAEP's charitable arm, will be donating all disaster gifts received in March 2022 to trusted veterinary and equine organizations it identifies in Europe providing emergency relief to horses and animals in impacted areas with the capabilities to provide care on the ground. Visit The Foundation’s Disaster Relief page to donate and learn more about how we are connecting with veterinary groups and animal charities that are supporting those in need: https://www.foundationforthehorse.org/impact/disaster-relief/ • • #aaep #horsedocs #horsevets #equineveterinarian #veterinarymedicine #equinemedicine #equineveterinarymedicine #thefoundationforthehorse #helpukraine #equinewelfare #horsewelfare #veterinaryrelief https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca_GjWUOt6w/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Posted @withregram • @aaephorsedocs If you don’t know where to start when it comes to building a good working relationship with your veterinarian, the graphic shows an acronym that is easy to memorize and touches some of the key points that are mutual between a horse doctor and their clients: HONESTY — the base upon which trust is built. OPEN COMMUNICATION — be upfront about your needs, expectations, and budget; ask questions to understand your horse’s diagnosis and treatment plan; contact your primary veterinarian promptly when you suspect a health issue instead of seeking help from non-veterinarian professionals or from a different veterinarian. Most practitioners are willing to involve other colleagues if needed; they just want the chance to discuss beforehand so they can make the best recommendations. RESPECT — be respectful of your horse doctor’s time; make judicious use of their cell phone number (e.g., don’t text or call for non-emergencies outside of hours); follow treatment recommendations; pay your bills in full and in a timely manner; address your veterinarian as doctor instead of by first name. SAFETY — keep your veterinarian safe by teaching your horse good ground manners and to safely accept procedures; recognize the need for chemical and physical restraint when necessary. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS — ask about your veterinarian’s emergency coverage policy and have a contingency plan in the event your primary veterinarian is unavailable; have a plan to haul the horse if needed; make the necessary financial preparations to be able to cover unexpected medical expenses. Remember: At the end of the day, both you and your veterinarian are in it because of the HORSE. ❤️ • • Special thanks to Dr. Tamara Quaschnick and Dr. Vicky Gnadt • • #aaep #horsedocs #horsevets #equineveterinarian #veterinarymedicine #equinemedicine #equineveterinarymedicine #vetclientrelationship #wednesdaywisdom https://www.instagram.com/p/CaV5jm9Lgt2/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Posted @withregram • @aaephorsedocs Swipe —> for hay evaluating tips! As the source of 50 to 90% of a healthy horse's nutritional needs, hay warrants careful consideration as a precious commodity (pun intended!). This becomes especially true during the winter, when roughage in the diet is the main source of heat for the horse. Generally, horses at rest in ambient temperatures of 70°F consume 2% of their body weight in roughage (hay) per day. A 1,100-pound horse will eat approximately 22 pounds of hay per day. A horse with a moderate hair coat starts requiring additional calories for body temperature regulation at approximately 50°F. Add about 2 pounds more hay for every 10-degree temperature drop. With wind and rain at near-freezing temperatures, the feed required increases by approximately 10-15 pounds to 32-47 pounds of hay per day! If you're purchasing hay for your horse this winter, remember that there’s no such thing as “the best hay” when it comes to the nutrient value. That all depends on your horse’s protein and energy requirements, which are ultimately determined the individual's age, stage of development, metabolism and workload. If you think your horse is too fat or too thin (or even if you are unsure), discuss the appropriate feeding recommendations with your veterinarian; they can help you formulate a balanced and cost-effective diet that meets your individual horse's dietary requirements. Finally, always keep in mind that water is critical for digestion, so be sure to monitor your horse’s water intake to minimize the chance of intestinal impactions! More information about evaluating hay can be found on our website at: https://aaep.org/horsehealth/hay-quality-and-horse-nutrition-evaluating-your-horses-nutritional-needs • • #aaep #horsedocs #horsevets #equineveterinarian #veterinarymedicine #equinemedicine #equineveterinarymedicine #hay #youhadmeathay #evaluatinghay #winterfeeding #equinenutrition #feedinghorsesinwinter #wednesdaywisdom #preciouscommodity #myprecious https://www.instagram.com/p/CZQEBggJeV9/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Shadow and our main circus ring leader, Sue, Straley Large Animal Veterinary Services hard at work. Shadow does not have very good typing skills, however, he can help with filing paperwork he says🥰🐾⭐️ @aaephorsedocs #horses #horsevets https://www.instagram.com/p/CY6vJsSL4GY/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Posted @withregram • @aaephorsedocs If you’re having one of those day when you feel overwhelmed and stuck, it’s time to take a deep breath and recenter your mind. You’re doing the best you can given your circumstances and you’re still moving forward, even if it doesn’t feel like it. If you can’t quite see where you’re going, focus on the next right thing and do that. You’ve got this! Art by @charliemackesy • • #aaep #horsedocs #horsevets #equineveterinarian #veterinarymedicine #equinemedicine #equineveterinarymedicine #healthypractice #thenextrightthing https://www.instagram.com/katepapp/p/CYvJkOCM_dQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Posted @withregram • @aaephorsedocs IS YOUR HORSE 15 OR OLDER? Read on! With each passing year, horses are living longer lives and many survive easily to 25 years of age or older. While this is good news, it also means that horse owners need to be aware of changes occurring with age, so they can preserve the health and quality of life of their equine friends throughout middle age and the geriatric years. For example, Equine Cushing’s disease is one of the most common diseases of horses greater than 15 years of age. This syndrome is better defined as Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) because it reflects the location within the brain that is abnormal, and the clinical signs are associated with abnormally elevated hormone concentrations in the blood. Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is another endocrine disorder that can affect mature horses and shares some of the same clinical signs as PPID. Although the two disorders feature some striking clinical similarities — most notably a predisposition to development of chronic laminitis — the underlying disease biology is quite different in each case and successful management requires proper diagnosis by a competent veterinarian first. Our understanding of both conditions, especially EMS, is incomplete and subject to continuous evolution, but sufficient information is currently available to highlight some important similarities and differences for the interested horse owner. Consult your veterinarian for more information and work with them to develop the best wellness practices to ensure a healthy life for your mature horse. Additional information regarding the older horse’s care and nutrition is available on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/older-horse-special-care-nutrition • • #aaep #horsedocs #horsevets #equineveterinarian #veterinarymedicine #equinemedicine #equineveterinarymedicine #olderhorsecare #cuchingsdisease #equinemetabolicsyndrome #seniorhorsecare #themoreyouknow https://www.instagram.com/p/CYk7T1CL2Qi/?utm_medium=tumblr