Equine and Camelid Veterinary and Dental Services

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South Mountain Equine

WHY?  A personalized wellness program is created to improve the health of your horse, ultimately leading to the longevity you desire.  

The South Mountain Equine Wellness Options are designed to provide you with the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your horse is receiving the highest quality preventative care on a regular and timely basis.  Our mission is to provide you high quality service while monitoring and improving the health of your horse.

To provide your horse with personalized disease prevention and health maintenance services at an affordable price. Regular examinations by a veterinarian can detect many ailments that, when recognized and treated early, can prevent more serious problems from developing.  We strive to have the most complete and thorough wellness examinations available to help offset future costs.

1.  Preventative care can identify health issues before they become serious problems.

2.  Detailed Health Report Card is provided after examination.

3.  Strategic deworming packages are included based on microscopic evidence of parasitism.

4.  Advanced dental care with sedation is recommended annually for most horses.

At South Mountain Equine we provide Wellness Options so that together we can design a program specifically for your horses and your wallet.  We realize that every horse and every farm is unique, which is why we provide an array of options.  Below is a list of options followed by the timeline which identifies our recommendations.  

1.  Wellness examination -  Full physical examination and assessment of overall body condition & health.

2.  Vaccinations – Eastern and Western Encephalitis, Tetanus, West Nile, Potomac Horse Fever, Influenza, Rhinopneumonitis, Rabies, Strangles, Botulism

3.  Coggins Test – Blood sample drawn, digital documentation with digital photographs-saved year to year.

4.  Annual bloodwork - Full complete blood count and chemistry panel evaluating organ function.

5.  Quantitative Fecal Examination to determine fecal egg counts for improved strategic deworming.

6.  Dental Care - Full oral examination with sedation for motorized equilibration (floatation)

7.  Soundness Examintions – An exam of horse trotting to determine if secondary lameness exam is required.

8.  Nutritional Consult – Forage sample taken to evaluate nutrient profile and recommendations provided.  Consults can be provided four times a year as your pasture and hay change in quality and quantity.   

South Mountain Equine Wellness Options

Creating A Preventative Health Care Plan

Wellness Options