McMaster Powell Equine Services
10207 Guelph Line L0P 1B0 Campbellville, ON, Canada

Stay safe everyone! #2021pleasebebetter

COVID 19 POLICY UPDATE: Please note that services will remain the same during the lockdown starting December 26th, 2020. Our office hours will remain the same but we kindly ask that you call before arrival. Please call ahead to order supplies and arrange for payment.... We ask that during any scheduled appointment only one person is present with the patient and that everyone does their best to ensure personal space is respected. Please inform us PRIOR to the veterinarian’s arrival on the farm if you are feeling unwell, are self-isolating, have traveled outside the country or have been inclose contact with an international traveler in the past 14 days. This will allow us to assess the situation and proceed accordingly. We will do our best to follow social-distancing recommendations during our appointments and appreciate your awareness of the situation as well. Stay safe <3

A full week of castrations has come to an end with new geldings #9 and #10! #notallheroswearcaps #savingtheworldonegeldingatatime #congratulationsitsagelding

Happy holidays from everyone at McMaster-Powell Equine Services! We want to thank you for you continued support through this difficult year and wish you all a very merry holiday season! Our office will be closing at noon December 24th and will re-open December 28th for curbside pick up.... As always emergency services will be available to our regular clients throughout the holidays. Please speak to your regular Veterinarian for more details. Stay safe everyone!

What a ride! 2020 was a year like no other, but our community rallied together to pull off a season full of winning moments that are worth celebrating. We are #StrongerTogether

After doing a castration at the first appointment of the day; we arrived at our second appointment and were unable to locate the emasculators used at the first appointment. After 10 minutes of searching and searching some more; we finally spotted them... #facepalm #couldntdothatagainifwetried

That pretty much sums it up. #suckit2020 #bestcakeever

It's time to get into party mode. #HappyNewYear

As cases of equine influenza are surging in Southern California, Oregon and Washington State and horse owners are being urged to keep their animals safe, here i...s some useful information on the disease. Equine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory condition, and is one of the most common infectious diseases of the respiratory tract of horses. Influenza is endemic in the equine population of the United States, which means it's always around. Equine fu spreads rapidly through groups of horses in aerosolized droplets dispersed by coughing, and the severity of clinical signs depends on the degree of existing immunity within the affected individual, among other factors. Any horse showing signs of respiratory disease (cough, nasal discharge, persistent fever) should be isolated immediately until the cause can be determined by your veterinarian. Please note that, while humans cannot contract the disease, they can carry the infection and transmit the virus between horses. Contact your horse doctor for more information on how to prevent this disease through an appropriate vaccination protocol and biosecurity practices. More information on equine influenza is available on our website at https://aaep.org//DiseaseFactsheet_EquineInfluenza_FINAL-C

Winter: 1 - Dr Grossenbacher: 0 #justanotherdayattheoffice

Happy December! Stay safe out there! #winterwonderland

End of Racing Year Message from Sue Leslie Dear Members:... On behalf of the Board of Directors of the HBPA, please allow me to thank you for all your efforts in keeping our 2020 racing season going for as long as it did. Without your attention to all the details involved keeping the COVID-19 virus at bay, we surely would have seen our season shortened even further. Although we all united in communicating to the government the facts about why racing should have been able to safely continue, they chose not to listen to reason. The last week has been very frustrating but please be assured that the HBPA is currently in dialogue with Ontario Racing about the dispersal of the remaining purse funds. On a personal note, we have been receiving many messages of support and encouragement, we appreciate every single one of them. They mean an awful lot to us. We care about our dedicated horsepeople and want to do our best to lessen any adverse effects the cancellation of racing could cause to you and the horses, who are always deserving of a dignified care. Please join me in thanking our dedicated staff Lesley, Bill, Corinne and Lorrie for the wonderful job they did under the most difficult of circumstances. And let me close by wishing you good health and stay safe while we await what surely promises to be a much better season of racing in 2021. All the best Sue Leslie (Michael Burns photo)

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND DISINFECT STALLS? These days we've all had to become experts when it comes to cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing surfac...es. Whether you realize it or not, however, proper biosecurity practices around the barn have always been important especially with regards to controlling infectious disease outbreaks like strangles, equine herpesviruses, influenza viruses, and more. Cleaning and disinfecting a stall is definitely not for the faint at heart, and much misinformation still exists when it comes to correct biosecurity protocols; the infographic below lists a few basic but useful "clean" facts for horse owners and barn managers. If you are interested in learning more about biosecurity around the barn, excellent infection control and disinfectant information is available on both the AAEP and the Equine Disease Communication Center's websites.

Always start your Saturday with a big smile!

#nowordsnecessary

We have the best clients! A big thank you to @ben_hollingsworth for making sure we can have a Cheez-It when we need it! #hangryvet #hangryvettech

Someone is less than excited to see us today! #nofilterneeded

Caretakers are the foundation of the horse racing industry. The horses are totally dependent on those who care for them around the clock, 365 days a year, and a... caretaker is the first and often the last person the horse sees each day. Standardbred Canada’s Rachel Oenema produced this video, 'Being A Caretaker', that shows caretakers hard at work https://bit.ly/3c7ePvp #harnessracing #NCAD20 #TheHorseComesFirst See more

The rolling #clouds peaked our interest today #winteriscoming

Water remains as important for your horse in the winter as it is in the summer. As a matter of fact, decreased water consumption in the winter is thought to be ...the primary inducing factor for impaction colic although there are other predisposing factors such as poor hay quality, lack of exercise, internal parasites and dental problems. Impaction colic is essentially constipation and most often includes the accumulation of hard, dry fecal material in the colon. The usual signs of impending impaction colic are depression, a decreased appetite, and decreased production and dryness of manure. Studies demonstrate that you can increase your horse's winter water consumption if you provide access to heated water, but ONLY if that is the only source of water available. You can read more on winter water consumption our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/winter-water-consumption As always, if you have any questions about preventing colic in your horse, your local veterinarian remains your best source of information!

Do you have a barn cat* needing to be spayed or neutered? AND do you live within the City of Guelph, Centre Wellington, or Guelph-Eramosa area? We are holding ...two spay/neuter clinics this fall! Contact [email protected] for more information. Thanks to a generous grant from PetSmart Charities of Canada, GHS is partnering with the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) to provide under-resourced, owned pets with spay/neuter surgeries. This innovative collaboration is the first of its kind in our community! Previously there have been very limited low-cost spay neuter options. Learn more about this program here: https://guelphhumane.ca/s/low-cost-spay-neuter-program-new/ *IMPT: Barn cats are defined as "living solely outdoors, in a barn or farm property, and have an owner or caretaker." . . . . . #cats #barncat #guelph #centrewellington #guelpheramosa #weloveanimals

Dr Grossenbacher has a special assistant to help with the ultrasound today #jackrussellstyle

Learn everything you need to know about Potomac Horse Fever in this infographic and info page: -what it is -how it’s spread -how it’s treated... -and what vaccines are available https://www.oahn.ca//bats-birds-insects-and-snails-a-reci/ #Equine #VetMed #horseowner

Happy Halloween everyone! Stay safe!

The AAEP published on its website comprehensive guidelines to assist veterinarians with identification, diagnosis and control of "Borrelia burgdorferi" infectio...n and Lyme disease, an important tick-borne disease of horses in the northeastern U.S. and beyond. To read more and view the guidelines, visit https://aaep.org//aaep-publishes-borrelia-burgdorferi-infe The infographic provides some basic information about Lyme disease for horse owners. More information may be found on the Equine Disease Communication Center website at https://www.equinediseasecc.org/disease-information. As always, your veterinarian remains your best source of advice, especially if you live in a tick-infested area.

It’s #abeautifuldayintheneighborhood in southern Ontario #racehorsecountry

Equine disease alert: OMAFRA advisory for EEEV in Ontario. (Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus).

Happy International Dog Day and a very happy (belated) birthday to Notah!

DID YOU KNOW? Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EMP) is one of the most important neurologic diseases in the horse and research found a higher risk of EPM in ...the fall. This is likely due to increased transportation to and from major horse competitions, and also to larger amounts of carrion in the diet of the definitive host for Sarcocystis neurona the opossum. Efforts towards development of a vaccine for EPM has proven ineffective to this point in time, so better understanding the life cycle of Sarcocystis neurona can help you appreciate the importance of good house-keeping practices to discourage unwanted visitors from coming into your barn and contaminating hay, grain and bedding. Things you can do include good rodent control, properly disposing of garbage and carcasses, keeping feed rooms and containers closed and sealed, not feeding on the ground, and maximizing your horse's health and fitness in general. Consult your veterinarian for more information about EPM prevention and treatment options, and about improving your horse's immune system. Read more on EPM prevention on our website at https://aaep.org//prevention-equine-protozoal-myeloencepha

The rolling #clouds peaked our interest today #winteriscoming

Learn everything you need to know about Potomac Horse Fever in this infographic and info page: -what it is -how it’s spread -how it’s treated... -and what vaccines are available https://www.oahn.ca//bats-birds-insects-and-snails-a-reci/ #Equine #VetMed #horseowner

Equine disease alert: OMAFRA advisory for EEEV in Ontario. (Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus).

DID YOU KNOW? Respiratory health is essential to horse performance, yet it's often under-appreciated or misunderstood. The equine respiratory system is much dif...ferent from a human's, and several factors contribute to horses becoming deficient in oxygen, even in sub-maximal levels of exercise. Because of all the limitations, even a little bit of inflammation or obstruction anywhere in the respiratory tract has a big impact on your horse's performance. You may not even recognize that your equine friend's poor performance issues are related to respiratory health coughing or nasal discharge are clear symptoms of respiratory problems, but "feeling heavy;" heavy breathing; breathlessness; lack of energy; and slow recovery times could also indicate a condition in the milder end of the equine asthma spectrum. Some things you can do to help your horse's respiratory health include: Making sure there's good ventilation in the barn. Reducing dust in the barn and in your horse's stall. Looking for signs of mold on the walls, especially near stored hay. If you use floor mats, check what is growing between and underneath them. Consider flooring that can be disinfected or at least cleaned well. Read more on our website at https://aaep.org//every-breath-horses-take-affects-every-m

Strangles is present in Ontario every year- here's a really easy to digest podcast series to share the most recent facts, prevention, and info featuring equine veterinarians in ON. One of our most popular series! https://oahn.podbean.com/category/strangles/

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Happy Hambo day!! #Hambo20

It’s #smilemakeover Thursday! #ouch

A case like this serves as a good reminder that if you find yourself in a situation where you pick up your horses foot and find a nail sticking directly into the sole, you need to fight your first instinct to immediately pull the nail from the foot. Doing so is strongly cautioned against as there are many important structures within the food that can become compromised or infected if the foreign object penetrates into that area. With the nail left in place, radiographs can be taken by your veterinarian which will help in determining what structures are involved and what course of treatment needs to be taken.

ARE YOU SEEING BATS DURING THE DAY? Let us know! We are asking for your help to report daytime observations of bats, especially in southern Ontario. We are part...icularly interested in bats that are sitting or crawling along the ground or hanging out on the exposed walls of buildings or trees during the day. Please tell us: 1) where you saw the bat (address or approximate location) 2) when you saw it (approximate date) 3) what it was doing 4) did it have a band on its arm If you took a photo, we’d love to see it. If your dog or cat touches a bat, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible; your pet may need a rabies vaccine booster, even if it is currently vaccinated. Remember that bats bite when scared just like any other wild animal. Do not touch or pick up bats. Consult your doctor if you are bitten by any wild mammal. Report recent daytime sightings of bats at [email protected]. #MNRFScience If you find a dead bat, please contact the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative at [email protected] or 1-866-673-4781. Thank you for your help!

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

*****RABIES***** At Brookville we just had 2 dogs in the practice kill a bat. The owner contacted us right away and we were able to send the bat off for rabies... testing......the bat was rabies POSITIVE. In a time when a virus is dictating our lives we need to be aware of other viral risks that we have protection for. Please make sure your pets are vaccinated! https://www.ontario.ca/page/rabies-pets See more

Due to our ongoing concern regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the excitement of The Royal will have to wait for another year. The Royal’s Board of Directors today... made the heart-wrenching but unanimous decision to cancel the 2020 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, originally scheduled for November 6th to 15th at Exhibition Place, Toronto. This treasured annual tradition will return better than ever in 2021. Over the past several months, we’ve all experienced an unprecedented disruption to our daily lives and are redefining how we live, work and play. Ultimately, our decision is grounded in our commitment to help ensure the health and well-being of our community at large, stated Charlie Johnstone, Chief Executive Officer at The Royal. Our primary responsibility remains rooted in serving our community and protecting the integrity and welfare of all. We understand and appreciate the time, effort and financial commitment required to compete and exhibit at The Royal and did not make this decision without very careful consideration. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is the largest combined indoor agricultural fair and international equestrian competition in the world. Each fall, The Royal brings together hundreds of competitors, thousands of animals and hundreds of thousands of guests to celebrate the best in agriculture, local food, and equestrian competition. During its storied history, The Royal has been cancelled on only one other occasion, during World War II. At that time, the stalls within the historic Royal Horse Palace were transformed into Army Barracks to house soldiers preparing to be deployed to join our Canadian and Allied troops fighting in Europe. Today, The Royal once again stands in support of its community, first and foremost. During these uncertain times, we’re heartened by the resilience of farmers, the ingenuity of entrepreneurs, and the abundance of care shown towards family, friends and animals, concluded Johnstone. As we lead up to our 100th Anniversary celebrations in 2022, we take comfort knowing that the 2021 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair will be, as always, an outstanding experience for all those who compete, exhibit and attend. In addition to The Royal’s Agricultural Food Competitions, which will still take place in 2020, virtual programming designed to engage, educate and motivate is currently being explored for this Fall. More details regarding this exciting initiative will be released soon. In the meantime, all Canadians are encouraged to continue supporting Canadian farmers, producers and local retailers. Together we will get through this, and Bring the Country to the City next November 5th to 14th, 2021.

FYI: Capsaicin Advisory /Avis concernant le capsaïcine

FOUND THANKS TO ALL EHO ASSISTED IN THE SEARCH. BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR LOOSE INJURED HORSE. got loose Monday June 15th from Nassagaweya Puslinch TL just betwee...n 20th sr/ rg rd 34 & Maltby rd. If spotted call Rick @ 519-400-3597 [email protected] See more

Horse has been found thank you everyone that helped in any way Loose horse if anyones seen nassessewga and puslinch townline area

Corona virus played havoc with our Florida shipping season. With all of the uncertainty and sudden closures, shipping dates for our customers were constantly ch...anging, even within the space of a day. We also had the challenge of being short-handed during this time. But 34 loads came home to Canada with Olav, Shawn and David - while Louis held down our coverage from other states. They lived in the cabs of their trucks for weeks and didn't see their own homes until just recently. A big thank you to our customers and to our drivers, who went above and beyond to do a good job and to accommodate the constant changes during this period of uncertainty. Olav even captured a few photos for us See more

For anyone heading to qualifiers this morning at Mohawk, there are major issues on the 401 at Guelph Line. Be advised Sideroad 20/County Road 34 is slow moving between First Line and Guelph Line.

Sending Happy 16th Birthday wishes to 2016 CHRHF inductee San Pail. Thanks to Rod Hughes for forwarding this recent video of the very popular and much loved tr...otter enjoying his retirement with his turnout buddy "Turtle". For more about San Pail's race career and accomplishments visit: https://www.canadianhorseracinghalloffame.com//15/san-pail/ See more