River Grove Veterinary Service

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!! Hope you got breakfast in bed like this soon to be mama

Did a little early Easter egg hunting and found this little embryo!!! Love Easter embryos!

It was a long Monday but it was started off right at sunrise with this handsome fella coming into the world These are those special quiet moments that make it all worth it! Congrats to 4D Ranch and Gotta Go Get It

Just a little something to make you smile .

We love this guy! Check him out

Here’s some great pictures on examining a placenta!

Our first foal of 2021 and she’s pretty adorable Congrats to Greg Davis!

Check out this sweet filly and her perfect first time mama! congrats to Nathanael Bubba Bourgault she’s gonna be a

HEAT STROKE IN HORSES A horse’s body maintains its normal temperature in hot weather by moving heat through the muscles and out through the skin. Exercise i...s a major source of body heat, and horses that cannot sweat will usually overheat very rapidly, even in cooler weather with a small amount of exercise. When outside temperature + relative humidity = <130, most horses can keep their body cool, with the exception of very fat or very muscular horses. When outside temperature + relative humidity = >150 or above, it's hard for a horse to keep cool because their ability to sweat is compromised especially if the humidity contributes over half of the 150. Signs of heat stroke may range from mild to severe and life-threatening. Foals usually cannot take as much heat as adult horses. A mare may be fine, but her foal may be getting sick from being out on a hot day. Horses with heavy muscling or excess fat or in poor condition will have more problems. Keep in mind that strenuous exercise on a hot, humid day can lead to problems in a short period of time for even the best-conditioned horse. Does this mean you should not ride on a hot day? Not necessarily. It just means you should take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and signs of heat exhaustion, as heat exhaustion can advance to heat stroke quickly. Above all, be kind and attentive to your equine partner’s need. If you feel hot, they feel hotter. So if they look tired, it’s time for a drink, a cold bath, and a break in the shade. Source: Heat Stroke | https://aaep.org/horsehealth/heat-stroke

Congrats Carly Twissleman on your positive preg check today!! This little embryo is out of LF The RICO Princess by Slick By Design

Smoke and Your Horse Smoke is an unhealthy combination of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, soot, hydrocarbons, and other organic substances. Smoke particulates ...can irritate horses’ eyes and respiratory tracts, and hamper their breathing. The simplest thing you can do to limit the damaging effects of smoke on your horse’s airway is to limit your horse’s activity when smoke is visible. Increased airflow and turbulence that accompany athletic activity can significantly increase the inflammation and damage to delicate cells lining the respiratory tract. In addition, if possible, misters and fans can be used to improve air quality in your horse’s environment. Human air quality advisements can be applied to your horse as well. If your eyes are burning and you smell and taste smoke, then assume that your horse is feeling as uncomfortable as you are. Most importantly, when smoke has been particularly heavy, remember that it takes time for airways to recover fully. Four to six weeks can be required for airways to recuperate from severe smoke exposure, and early return to exercise can delay healing and increase the risk of long term airway damage. The best way to combat heat and smoke is through hydration. You can: Provide clean, fresh water at all times Water your horse’s hay and feed grain as wet mashes Put sprinklers out in turn outs to reduce dust and smoke and increase moisture in the air

Ok this is pretty cool

HEAT STROKE IN HORSES A horse’s body maintains its normal temperature in hot weather by moving heat through the muscles and out through the skin. Exercise i...s a major source of body heat, and horses that cannot sweat will usually overheat very rapidly, even in cooler weather with a small amount of exercise. When outside temperature + relative humidity = <130, most horses can keep their body cool, with the exception of very fat or very muscular horses. When outside temperature + relative humidity = >150 or above, it's hard for a horse to keep cool because their ability to sweat is compromised especially if the humidity contributes over half of the 150. Signs of heat stroke may range from mild to severe and life-threatening. Foals usually cannot take as much heat as adult horses. A mare may be fine, but her foal may be getting sick from being out on a hot day. Horses with heavy muscling or excess fat or in poor condition will have more problems. Keep in mind that strenuous exercise on a hot, humid day can lead to problems in a short period of time for even the best-conditioned horse. Does this mean you should not ride on a hot day? Not necessarily. It just means you should take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and signs of heat exhaustion, as heat exhaustion can advance to heat stroke quickly. Above all, be kind and attentive to your equine partner’s need. If you feel hot, they feel hotter. So if they look tired, it’s time for a drink, a cold bath, and a break in the shade. Source: Heat Stroke | https://aaep.org/horsehealth/heat-stroke

Congrats Carly Twissleman on your positive preg check today!! This little embryo is out of LF The RICO Princess by Slick By Design

Wow thank you BI for such a wonderful tribute to equine veterinarians!

I have a sweet mare that lost her baby if anyone is in need of a nurse mareI have a sweet mare that lost her baby if anyone is in need of a nurse mare

Congrats to the Johnson family and their mare Wanda on this precious St.Pattys day filly If this doesn’t make you smile I don’t know what will

First preg check of the year was positive! Such a great way to start the season Congrats Vanessa Lawrence and Step To The Light

Here’s a great summary of the stages of labor in a mare!

‘Tis the season!!!

Pretty sure we have the best foaling crew

Check out this chance to win a stud fee!

The breeding season is coming!! We are ready