Wise Equine Veterinary Services Ltd
7226 Telegraph Trail V1M 2M6 Langley, BC, Canada

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to the Wise Equine family! Dr. Kim Steele, Bob, and big sister Quinn welcomed Reese Ruby Maryon September 20th Kim and Reese are healthy, home, and we think it’s time to start pony shopping!

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We would like to congratulate Dr. Kim Steele and her family on the announcement of a new addition, due to arrive this fall Dr. Steele will take maternity leave at the end of September, and rejoin us in the new year.

Dear Valued Clients, During these uncertain times, we would like to assure you that we are continuing to make farm calls as well as treating clients at the clinic. Appointments will be booked based on urgency. As we are operating with limited staff, it may be required that you handle your horse during your appointment. We are making every attempt to protect everyone involved at Wise Equine so that we can maintain as much availability as possible for your horses’ needs. ... We are observing all protocols as advised by the Government of Canada as well as the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association regarding social distancing and sanitization of ourselves and our equipment. As such, we ask that you limit your visits to the office/clinic, and respect a safe distance from staff. Please also limit the number of attendants at your horses’ appointments. Medications and supplies are available for pickup outside of the office, or brought to your vehicle. Please phone ahead of your arrival to ensure availability of products and expedient service. If you have felt symptoms of Covid-19 or travelled recently, please postpone your appointments. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate our way through this together. https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/coronavirus-covid-19

Do you have a mare in foal? This 1-2-3 Post Foaling rule outlined by the American Association of Equine Practitioners is a simple way to help recognize and avoid complications for both mare and foal. 1. The foal should stand within ONE hour of delivery. ... 2. The foal should show ability to nurse within TWO hours of delivery. 3. The placenta should pass and the foal should be actively consuming colostrum within THREE hours. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time with any questions.

We are very excited to announce that we are now carrying Platinum Performance products. Platinum Performance offers innovative nutritional solutions based on research studies and clinical trials, and select products are now available in Canada. Please contact us with any questions regarding this exclusive line and how it can benefit your horses.

Horses routinely receiving omeprazole should have their calcium intake reviewed and, if marginal, may benefit from calcium supplementation. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your horse’s supplements or diet! https://ker.com//omeprazole-and-calcium-in-horses-ker-res/

There has been much talk about Coronvirus around the world recently. We thought it would be pertinent to share some information regarding Equine Coronavirus. Equine Coronavirus is a relatively uncommon cause of gastrointestinal disease in the horse. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, colic signs and very rarely neurologic signs. The virus is transmitted when horses ingest feed contaminated by manure of an infected horse. Thus, the best way to prevent the spread of this disease... is to employ good biosecurity practices. Please see the following Equine Coronavirus fact sheet provided by the American Association of Equine Practitioners for further details. If you have any questions regarding your horse's health please do not hesitiate to contact us, our office number is 604-888-0087. https://aaep.org//DiseaseFactsheet_CoronavirusFINAL%20Cobr

One horse in Delta, BC has been confirmed to have Equine Herpes, Type 1 (EHV-1). This virus can cause upper respiratory disease, abortion and neurological deficits. The affected horse exhibited neurological symptoms. She has been responding well to supportive care and appears to be improving clinically. The stable where the animal is located is practicing excellent biosecurity measures and quarantine practices. EHV-1 is a contagious disease but there appears to be only one ...affected horse at this time. Below are two articles that discuss the disease and biosecurity in further detail. If you have concerns your horse may be exhibiting symptoms or have more questions about the disease and/or biosecurity, please contact the clinic at 604-888-0087. If there are any new developments we will keep you posted.

As 2019 draws to a close, we would like to thank every one of our clients and our associates for keeping Wise Equine Veterinary Services moving forward with continued dedication to equine health into the new decade. We would not be where we are without the loyal support of our family of clients, our reputable suppliers, and all of the staff that keep each aspect of our business running smoothly. Cheers to 2020, from Wise Equine and Fairway Farms, to you and yours!

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season from all of us at Wise Equine! We would like to express how much we appreciate our clients and say thank you for all of your support. We are planning to host a client education evening in the new year. What topics are you interested to learn more about? Please post your suggestions below!

It's cold and flu season! There are several reasons why your horse may develop discharge from the nose. The following article provides a comprehensive overview of different presentations of nasal discharge and the possible causes behind them. Worth a read! If you have questions regarding your horse's health, no matter the time of year, please do not hesitate to call us, 604-888-0087. https://thehorse.com//the-nose-knows-what-equine-nasal-d/

Everyone at Wise Equine wishes you and your family the warmest of holidays and all the best for 2020 Our Christmas and New Years office hours are as follows: December 24: 8am-12pm... December 25: Closed December 26: Closed December 31: 8am-12pm January 1: Closed Our regular office hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, and Saturdays, 8am-12pm, And as always, vets are available on-call 24/7

Our 2020 calendars have arrived! Stop by the office to pick yours up and start organizing for the new year

Our veterinarian-designed first aid kits are reduced for the holiday season! These are the perfect gift for any horse owner, and are offered at 15% off until 2020. Our comprehensive kits include everything needed to help owners and caretakers feel prepared in the event of an equine emergency: Emergency information card, including veterinarian contact information and normal horse vitals... Notebook & pen for recording your horse’s information and vitals 1 digital thermometer 1 stethoscope 1 equine weight tape 1 roll of Gamgee bandage material 100 4x4 gauze squares 1 roll of 3x22.5’Lightplast bandage 2 rolls of 4x15’ Vetrap bandage 2 rolls of 4x75 white gauze 2 rolls of 6x15’ brown gauze 2 3x4 Telfa non-stick wound pads 1 8x16 Animalintex poultice 1 30g tube of Hibitane antibacterial ointment 1 250ml bottle of Proviodine scrub 1 500ml bottle of Isopropyl alcohol 1 700g bag of Epsom salts 3 pairs of Nitrile examination gloves 1 pair of reusable rubber gloves 1 bottle of sterile irrigation water 1 tourniquet 1 pair of bandage scissors specially priced at $150 through December 2019

Dr. McKenzie administers platelet rich plasma (PRP) via ultrasound-guided injection to a large core lesion of the superficial digital flexor tendon. The horse’s own platelets are processed to increase their concentration. Platelets contain many growth factors which work to encourage the growth of new blood vessels, thereby speeding up the body’s process of regenerating tissue.

With more and more clients having their horse’s hay tested for nutritional content, we feel this comprehensive article is worth a share. If you have any questions about whether or not your hay is right for your horse, please do not hesitate to contact the office for a conversation with one of our veterinarians. Wisdom in practice with Wise Equine. ... https://www.platinumperformance.com/articles/hay-analysis

Have you met Joscelyn yet? We are pleased to introduce you to the newest member of the Wise Equine team. Dr. Joscelyn McKenzie is a valued addition to our growing roster of equine veterinarians and we could not be more excited to have her on board. Joscelyn graduated in 2018 from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. Originally from Langley, she brings many years of local equine experience to her work along with a bright smile and an infectious energy. Book an appointment to meet her! Wisdom in practice with Wise Equine. : @kiwinky

We love our farm! The family behind @fairwayfarms and @wiseequine is very proud of the wonderful work that takes place here. From training young horses and teaching students to dental work and embryo transfers. Anything equine, that’s us! Wisdom in practice with Wise Equine. : Cara Grimshaw