New Visions Veterinary Service

07/02/2026

06/22/2026

This is some very good information!

Equine asthma is a breathing problem caused by inflammation in the airways. It can range from mild to severe, but across all forms, one thing matters most: reducing dust and irritants in the horse's environment.

What many owners think of as "dust" is more than just visible dirt. It can include bacteria, mold and fungal spores, mites, endotoxins, and other tiny particles that trigger inflammation in the lungs. Some of the worst particles are actually too small to see.

The key is the horse's breathing zone - the air right around the nose. Dust in that area matters much more than dust elsewhere in the barn. Even a stable that looks clean can still have harmful tiny particles in the air.

Common dust and irritant sources can include:
• Hay
• Bedding
• Sweeping or mucking stalls
• Barn blowers
• Round bale feeding
• Very dry, windy conditions
• Pollens or other allergens
• Unusual triggers like nearby manure piles, chemical sprays, chickens, or certain bedding materials

Management often focuses on lowering dust exposure:
• Reconsidering hay and bedding
• Using wood shavings
• Feeding a pelleted diet or hay cubes
• Soaking hay
• Steaming hay correctly
• Considering haylage
• Avoiding round bale feeding in horses prone to severe asthma

Note that medication may help control inflammation or open the airways, but there is no replacement to environmental management. Long-term improvement depends on reducing dust in the horse's environment, especially in the breathing zone.

If you have questions or concerns about your specific equine, contact your veterinarian.

06/02/2026

📢 New Visions Veterinary Service Clients 📢

Please note that medications are **not available for pickup today as no one is in the office**.

If you need to request medication refills, leave a message, and we will return your call as soon as possible when the office reopens.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for trusting New Visions Veterinary Service with your animals' care! 🐾

05/19/2026

📣Special Announcement:

📌The office will be closed for scheduling and medication refills this Thursday 5/21, Friday 5/22 and then on Monday 5/25 in observance of Memorial Day! Doctor will be still doing scheduled calls and emergencies.

📆If you are needing to schedule an appointment or need medication refills please leave a message and we will return your message on Tuesday 5/26 when I am back in the office.

🩺For Emergencies please follow the prompts and leave the doctor a detailed message with your name, address, phone # and what is going on. Just a reminder emergency services are for clients with a current Vet Client Patient Relationship

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding have a great weekend!

04/15/2026

Some wonderful information about our long eared equine companions!

04/10/2026

📣Reminder:

The office will be closed today Friday April 10th, 2026. For scheduling and medication refills please leave a message and we will return your messages Monday when we are back in the office.

Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding have a great weekend!