Wentworth Equine Veterinary Services

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MEDICAL RECORDS AND CONTACT INFORMATION Over the recent weeks, there has been some confusion as to how to contact myself. The office email and phone number are functional, and for those who have my personal cell number, I can be reached there. With regards to medical records, I wanted to point out that all the written records for your animals are included with all your previous invoices. Any issues regarding past treatments and diagnoses can be clarified by reviewing your own... records. Requests for previous diagnostic imaging and lab reports can be forwarded through the office contact. I have also had requests from 3rd parties requesting release of patient records for animals now in their hands. Be advised that I cannot release records to third parties without the written consent of the owner of the animal at the time that the services were provided. If you wish to provide consent, please forward it through the office email. Keep up to date on current happenings by monitoring the Facebook page. Stay warm and safe during the impending winter storm. Blaine

We are entering the season where we should be grateful and give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. From myself to all my friends and clients, I wish to thank everyone for being part of my life, and I wish everyone joy, prosperity, and happiness in the horseworld m now and throughout 2019. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.

To my friends and clients, Over the last several weeks, a number of people have engaged with me in discussions over specific concerns regarding local veterinar...y service provision for their horses. Subsequently, a number of issues have been identified to me, including but not limited to: a) underservicing of the local equine market b)the calibre of the services provided by other service providers. c)the role of veterinary regulators and issues surrounding conduct and application of the relevant veterinary legislation. A number of people have indicated that they would like to address these issues, and therefore, would like to organize to either correspond to the College of Veterinarians of Ontario, or start petitions. Since there needs to be a method of contact, I am suggesting that people who are interested in participating in this process as part of a group, to please message me with your email address, and I will circulate the information to interested parties. Please do so before January 1, 2019. This however, does not prevent individuals from making their own representations to the CVO. Historically, these issues have previously been identified to the CVO, where they had a number of town hall meetings, but nothing was done in response to the public concerns. The mandate of the CVO is in part, to protect the public interest. If the public has concerns, these need to be identified to the regulator. Please feel free to share this post. Blaine

Hello friends and clients Further to my recent post, here is a link to a blog by Ernest J Guiste, who represented a veterinarian being prosecuted and treated similarly to myself. Particular note should be taken of the behaviour of regulators. I will be pursuing similar resolution in the courts.

To my Friends and Clients , I have remained somewhat quiet for 4 months, and some people are aware of the circumstances, but I now wish to clarify certain things. The practice is currently not operating as it was closed in association with the decision of the College of Veterinarians of Ontario to withdraw my privilege to practice. The office was closed at that time. To dispel any misconceptions, this did not result from improper patient or client care/relations, unlike other...Continue reading

Wentworth Equine Veterinary Services is temporarily not operating. We apologize for the inconvenience and advise our clients to seek alternative veterinary services. We will advise of any progress in rectifying the situation and Thank all our dear clients for their patience. Our new mailing address is: Blaine W. Kennedy... Wentworth Equine Veterinary Services PO Box 25114 West Brantford BRANTFORD ON N3T 6K5 See more

TO ALL OUR VALUED CLIENTS We are switching to a new payment processing system called Square. Square is more secured and requires cvv numbers as well as postal code attached to the card. Please, don't wait and contact us with this info...

**Product Recall** Vetoquinol is recalling Phenylbutazone 500g powder jars with the lot # 494425 Expiry May 2019 The reason for the recall is due to stability issues. The quantity of phenylbutazone was observed to be below the minimum value of the specifications after 18 months, which is before the expiry of the product. This product should not make your horse sick, it will just be less effective. If you have any of the effected product you can return it to the clinic to get a replacement. All recalled product must be returned by March 22, 2018.

We have switched to a more secure payment processing system and now require cvv and postal codes, please contact us with this info if you have not all ready done so. Thank you!

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We are always looking for ways to improve your horses health. We are considering getting a PEMF(pulse electromagnetic field) therapy system. PEMF works at a cellular level improving circulation and cell function. It has been proven to help increase the healing time of micro injuries. PEMF therapy can also be used in conjunction with other therapies. We want your feedback! Is this something you would like us to offer? Here is an interesting study on PEMF performed by NASA. https://ntrs.nasa.gov///casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20030075722.pdf Add your comments/questions below too.

Due to the dramatic increase in supplier cost we will have to increase the price of Omeprazole and Diclazuril, effective Dec 1st 2017. If you wish to order at the current price please contact the clinic before November 29th 2017.

Do you have a horse with sarcoids? There is a CFIA- approved immunotherapy product called Immunocidin Equine for the treatment of sarcoids. Immunocidin Equine is a mycobacterium cell wall fraction that is administered by intralesional injection. Treatment is repeated every 10-14 days for 3-4 treatments. Special pricing on now! This product will be ordered on request.

Pars pituitary intermedia dysfunction (PPID) or equine Cushings disease is a common endocrine condition affecting the pituitary gland. The clinical signs are caused by abnormally elevated hormone levels in the blood. Older horses are more likely to be affected than younger horses. There is no preventative management for PPID. Signs of PPID include: hirsutism (long, wavy haircoat that does not shed normally) loss of muscle mass, especially along the topline... recurring or chronic laminitis polyuria/polydypsia (increased urination/drinking) lethargy excessive sweating increased appetite immunosuppression (characterized by repeated infections) infertility Diagnosis can be made by taking a blood sample and testing for ACTH levels. ACTH levels vary with season and can be elevated in the fall, even in normal horses. Treatment involves daily medication and supportive care. Prascend (pergolide) is the medication of choice as compounded pergolide often doesnt work. Supportive care includes regular preventative health care, regular hoof care, clipping long hair in warm summer months, and attention to diet. Horses with PPID require a diet that is low in carbohydrates, and often benefit from complete feed rations designed for older horses. Treatment is aimed at controlling symptoms and maintaining a good quality of life.

November is Dental Care month at Wentworth Equine. Fall is a great time to ensure optimal oral health for your horse prior to the winter, especially with the poor hay quality this year. Contact the office at 905-807-0583 to find out about our special pricing and to book your appointment.

Pars pituitary intermedia dysfunction (PPID) or equine Cushing's disease is a common endocrine condition affecting the pituitary gland. The clinical signs are caused by abnormally elevated hormone levels in the blood. Older horses are more likely to be affected than younger horses. There is no preventative management for PPID. Signs of PPID include: hirsutism (long, wavy haircoat that does not shed normally) loss of muscle mass, especially along the topline... recurring or chronic laminitis polyuria/polydypsia (increased urination/drinking) lethargy excessive sweating increased appetite immunosuppression (characterized by repeated infections) infertility Diagnosis can be made by taking a blood sample and testing for ACTH levels. ACTH levels vary with season and can be elevated in the fall, even in normal horses. Treatment involves daily medication and supportive care. Prascend (pergolide) is the medication of choice as compounded pergolide often doesn't work. Supportive care includes regular preventative health care, regular hoof care, clipping long hair in warm summer months, and attention to diet. Horses with PPID require a diet that is low in carbohydrates, and often benefit from complete feed rations designed for older horses. Treatment is aimed at controlling symptoms and maintaining a good quality of life.

Parasites can be a concern for many horse owners. In young horses, roundworms are of most concern, while small strongyles and tapeworms are the main issue in adult horses. Because of emerging parasite resistance, a rotational deworming schedule is no longer recommended. Rotational deworming was originally designed to control Stongylus vulgaris infection, which is now very rare. For most adult horses, a treatment program including one to two deworming treatments a year is ...sufficient for basic parasite control. Fecal egg counts are a helpful tool for identifying horse in need of additional deworming. Selecting horses that are moderate to high shedders for treatment helps to reduce parasite resistance while decreasing egg shedding, without treating all the horses in a group. Fecal egg counts are also useful in foals and weanlings to determine the type of parasite present in affected horses, and in identifying management groups such as chronic shedders and clean horses. When collecting fecal samples for fecal egg counts, fresh samples are best. These samples should be refrigerated after collection. Samples should be tested within 7 days of collection. We highly recommend fecal egg counts going into the fall to identify horses in need of parasite treatment going into the winter months. Fecal egg counts may be less reliable in cold winter months and hot, dry summer months when parasite shedding is decreased. Treatment for tapeworms is recommended once annually in the late fall or winter. Tapeworm infections can be difficult to diagnose in horses. Treatment with praziquantel or a double dose of pyrantal pamoate will kill tapeworms. Bots are a concern of many horse owners but rarely cause disease. We recommend deworming this fall with a product containing ivermectin or moxidectin with praziquantel, or a double dose of pyrantal. Fecal egg counts are most helpful if performed prior to deworming and are highly recommended. Be sure to dose dewormer appropriately for the horse's weight.

Currently booking the last vaccinations of the season, contact us soon!

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The reason for our move to Ancaster is due to the sale of the property on which we were renting the space for our office. The new office is very close (13 km) and there will be no disruption to the services we offer. Phone numbers remain the same.

100 years ago the great Man o War was born. Digging deep into the vault to honor this great racehorse with rare footage from the 1920 match race between him and Sir Barton at Kenilworth Race Track.

We are moving this weekend!! Our new address is: 444 Southcote Road, Ancaster, ON L9G 2W3. https://www.google.ca//data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x882c8576b

100 years ago the great Man o' War was born. Digging deep into the vault to honor this great racehorse with rare footage from the 1920 match race between him and Sir Barton at Kenilworth Race Track.

Yesterday marked a sad day as the Robinson Stables farm clearing auction was held in Hagersville, Ontario. Bill, Brett and Shawn and the team have managed multiple champions through the years, and Bill has now downsized the stable. Best of luck to the Robinson Stables in the future. Here's a highlight from the past, complete with Jackie Mo!

STRANGLES- What horse owners should know and do Currently there seems to be a lot of rumor and heresay in the equine industry regarding potential Strangles outbreaks in the local area and the province. As of this morning, I have researched OMAFRA and OAHN networks and have not found any reliable source reporting confirmed Strangles. If anyone should have more accurate information, I would appreciate it. The best way to control strangles, as responsible horse owners, is to vac...cinate, isolate and test sick animals, develop quarantine protocols for new horse arrivals, and practice good hygiene. Please refer to the AAEP vaccination guidelines which I posted 2 weeks ago. Strangles management is everyone's responsibility. Identification of fected animals, and testing/treatment to ensure that the infection has cleared is essential to prevent further spread of the disease. Historically, I have seen atypical cases of strangles, where abscesses are not present and horses test positive. As well, despite horses looking "normal" after recovery from infection, PCR tests from guttural pouch or pharyngeal washes can still show the horse fighting the infection. TESTING IS THE ONLY WAY TO ASSURE THAT THE HORSE HAS CLEARED THE INFECTION AND DOES NOT CONTINUE TO SPREAD THE INFECTION. Any incidents of respiratory disease should be discussed with your veterinarian and not brushed off as "a cold". Please refer to the following information provided from the OMAFRA website. http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca//lives/horses/facts/03-037.htm See more

What an incredible athlete trained by one of the hardest working and notable trainers in the world. Congrats!

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Recommended vaccinations for adult horses

Suggested Management Protocols for Hunter/Jumper Patients.

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Tips for Controlling Infection in Your Horses http://www.aaep.org/info/horse-health?publication=947