Evergreen Veterinary Services

09/07/2024

As many of you have heard, a horse in Maine has been diagnosed with EEE. Mosquito pools have been positive for both West Nile Virus and EEE, so if its been 6 months since your horse has been vaccinated (or if you haven't scheduled your vaccinations yet this year), now would be a good time to get them boostered!

An under-vaccinated horse in Somerset County, Maine, recently tested positive for EEE and was euthanized.

09/02/2024

Happy September 2, everyone ! As a reminder , EVS is closed for regular appointments today for the holiday. Of course , if you have an emergency, please call (do not text). Non emergency texts and calls will be returned during business hours tomorrow.

Enjoy the day ! The weather is beautiful .

08/31/2024

As cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are on the rise, it remains critically important that horse owners take steps to protect their equine friends (and their families) from mosquito bites. If you live in a region where mosquito populations persist well into the fall months, your veterinarian may recommend additional fall booster vaccinations against EEE/WEE and WNV (West Nile Virus).

If you don't know your horse's vaccination history or you are unsure whether they have received a certain vaccine, it's not too late to start from scratch with an initial series of inoculations followed by the appropriate boosters, as recommended by your horse doctor.

So, what is Eastern Equine Encephalitis?

EEE is a severe, viral disease affecting the central nervous system, and is transmitted to equids (and humans) by infected mosquitoes. There is no cure for EEE, and the mortality rate is 75-95% (in horses). Prevention through vaccination is key.

Contact your veterinarian for more information, or learn more about EEE with the following resources:

USDA Equine Arbovirus Dashboard: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/equine/arbovirus-dashboard

Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC): https://www.equinediseasecc.org/eastern-equine-encephalitis

AAEP EEE Guidelines: https://aaep.org/resource/eastern-equine-encephalitis-eee/

07/08/2024

It's National Farriers Week! Let's celebrate the hard work that our farriers put in daily to partner with equine veterinarians and ensure the health and well-being of our horses. Proper hoof care is essential for a sound and happy horse, so it goes without saying that a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset.

Don't forget to give a shoutout to your farriers this week and show them your appreciation for their dedication to their craft!

06/02/2024

Coming up soon, Tuesday, June 4th at 7:00 PM for those interested!

Last Chance to Join Our Colic Webinar! 🐴🎓

Learn from 3 equine veterinarians about the critical steps for handling Colic emergencies, what hospitalisation and surgery involve, and how to maintain your horse’s gut health to manage the risks.

Register now and gain invaluable insights that could save your horse's life.

👉 https://webinar.poseidonanimalhealth.com.au/colicexplained

04/26/2024

I'm giving a seminar next Thursday evening! That's a week from today ......

Send a message to learn more

12/24/2023

Happy Holidays everyone !

12/15/2023

Dr. Glaude just had availability open for this Tuesday December 19. She will be traveling from Hampden through Brewer to Ellsworth to Cherryfield locations. If anyone would like an appointment please call or text 207-745-3187.

This is her last availability as she will be traveling to Ocala January-March. Dr. Glaude will be booking appointments in Ocala during this time.

10/17/2023

Scammers!

Lately I’ve had a few people (sometimes the same one ) comment on one or more of my posts, claiming to be selling merchandise from my practice (the picture they have been using has been a white sweatshirt with my logo on it). They then proceed to tag followers in the post. These are scams and are not from me, so please don’t click the link! I delete them as soon as I notice, but sometimes they are up for a bit before I get to them.

Picture of one of my sweatshirts I wear for the Facebook “picture tax”.

10/14/2023

Hello! Dr. Glaude of Heartwood Veterinsry Services is helping with emergencies this weekend. You can call her at 207-745-3187, but you can also call me as well at the regular number 207-322-1286 for questions /advice.

10/05/2023

Is your horse up to date on its vaccinations ? It’s never too late to get them caught up ! There has been cases of EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalitis ) diagnosed in the state , recently , and now it appears there was a rabid raccoon in Orono. Please call 207-322-1286 to schedule a vaccination appointment if your horse is due. With enough notice , I can also give rabies vaccines to your dogs and cats while I’m at the farm for your horse.

A raccoon was captured this week in orono and tested positive for rabies.

08/18/2023

It’s difficult for us horse doctors to admit we aren’t superhuman. We’re hardwired to be there for you and your horse whenever you need us. But we’re finally in the midst of an overdue reality check as a profession and admitting that our desire to be available 24/7 isn’t compatible with our own personal health and happiness.

The most significant pain point for many of us is caring for our clients during regular business hours and then being on call for emergencies after hours. If we are a single-doctor or small practice, this traditionally has been the case most nights of the week.

The good news is that the AAEP along with private veterinary practices and veterinary schools are focused on developing new models for emergency care which ease the strain on individual practitioners. This includes the growth of emergency cooperatives where two or more practices in a geographic area work together to share after-hours care, as well as more emergency-only practices and the use of tele-triage services to address client concerns after normal business hours.

As equine veterinarians reevaluate what after-hours care looks like for their practices, we know that the support of our clients is critical to creating a balance that works for both of us. If your horse doctor talks with you about changes in how after-hours care is delivered, we hope you’ll welcome the adjustments, knowing that this evolution of emergency care must take place in order for equine veterinarians to avoid burnout and continue to be available to treat all of our patients. We appreciate our partnership with you, and your horse does too!

07/14/2023

Horses travel every day for a number of reasons—to be bought and sold, for competition, for breeding purposes, etc. Whatever the reason, horse owners should be aware of the complications that may occur due to transportation, including traumatic injuries, diarrhea, muscular problems, respiratory problems, overheating, colic, and even laminitis (in the case of overweight horses).

Following are a few tips to help your equine friend maintain good health and welfare during transport. This list is by no means complete and we encourage you to reach out to your veterinarian for additional advice when it comes to traveling with your horse!

• Be aware that inadequate management of feed and water intake during travel could cause colic, gastric ulceration and heat stress. Food and water should be provided prior to transport, during regular rest breaks and upon arrival at destination.

• Ensure your horse’s immunizations are up to date against respiratory pathogens to protect your animal from these diseases.

• The horse should be rested before the journey, given rest stops during travel, and have time to recover on arrival at the destination.

• The vehicle should be well-ventilated to help prevent respiratory problems or overheating.

• Drive slowly and carefully (NO TEXTING, avoid driving when fatigued or eating while driving, etc.) to provide a comfortable journey for the animal and reduce the risk of injury and fatigue.

Happy trails!

07/07/2023

Good evening ! Dr. Larson came home from the hospital Monday; she’s feeling much better, but her heart arrhythmia hasn’t resolved yet. She is back to seeing farm calls , and staring this evening, is back to seeing after hours emergencies.

EVS would like to thank Dr. Glaude of Heartwood Veterinary Services, again, for providing ER coverage this past week.

As per usual, if you have an emergency, please call the regular number at 207-322-1286.

Have a good weekend, and stay cool, and make sure your horses have plenty of fresh, cool, water.

06/30/2023

Dr. Larson hasn’t been feeling well and is spending the weekend I’m the hospital.

Dr. Glaude from Heartwood Veterinary Services has graciously said yes to answering emergency questions/calls.

Please call the regular number for Evergreen - 207-322-1286. The answering service will contact her.

04/21/2023

Who needs stall mats when you have a couch!

This young guy is a “mustang makeover “ project one of my clients has been working on for the past ~ year ☺️. Great training and nice , calm horse. He was perfect for his exam , Coggin’s blood draw and vaccinations today. Then he showed off this nifty trick !

03/22/2023

Many pets, not just dogs, would agree!