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Cedar Creek Veterinary Service is a mobile large animal practice serving livestock and equine in the

12/07/2025

Thank you to everyone that was able to make it out today! We appreciate your support and enjoyed visiting with you all!

02/07/2025

Reminder to please let us know if you are coming!

This will be tailored to our horse owners to help you prepare for when emergencies happen… since we all know that horses like to keep us on our toes when it comes to emergent situations🙃

🌟Mark your calendars for our equine client education day!

🌟We will be discussing common equine emergencies, first aid that can be applied by owners, and some of our most frequently asked questions by clients.

🐴 There will be horses present to practice taking vitals, applying bandages, etc.

☕️ Breakfast sponsored by Merck Animal Health

🏆Door prizes

📲 Please RSVP if you plan to attend! Bring your horse friends!s

15/06/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all of the hard working dads out there! We appreciate all you do!

24/05/2025

Equine breeding season has been in full swing! We love seeing last year’s AI babies and can’t wait for next year’s foals!

11/05/2025

Wishing all those amazing, hard working moms out there a very Happy Mother’s Day! 💕

07/04/2025

We have a 10 day embryo on our first AI bred mare of the season! Let us know if you need to get your mare on our list. We have a nice new barn to board her in 🤗

Routine appointments are now booking out into May so if you are needing to schedule for Coggins, vaccines, dentals, etc. please plan ahead!

13/02/2025

Thinking ahead to warmer days… 🥶

We are planning on hosting an equine client education day this summer after we get finished with the crazy spring busy season. It will likely be towards the end of June or in July, but we wanted to get some input from clients on what month/weekend works for you all! We will be covering a few different topics, but will definitely discuss the most common emergencies and first aid. We will also have some horses there for demonstrations and for clients to practice on.

So please let us know if you have a preferred month/weekend so we can plan around summer vacations! ☀️

25/12/2024

🎄Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!!🎄

12/12/2024

We know that the majority of horse owners know this, but wanted to share this information again... Please remember to NEVER administer Banamine (flunixin meglumine) in the muscle to your horse. We just received another call today that an owner admnistered a large dose of Banamine into the muscle under the instruction of a different veterinarian.

While we do realize that some owners and veterinarians have done this for years with no problems, we DO see cases of nasty abscesses and clostridial myostitis. Not long ago, we saw a case that was fatal for the horse and it was devastating because it was preventable.

Banamine comes in both an injectable form and an oral paste. While the injectable form is labeled to be given intravenously (IV) or intramuscularly (IM), we strongly recommend that it NEVER be given in the muscle.

When given intramuscularly, there is a risk for serious infection called Clostridial myositis that can be deadly. Clostridium bacteria can be present in healthy muscle tissue and start to grow when the muscle is damaged by an injection.

Here is a link with more information regarding the risks of Banamine IM: https://extension.umn.edu/horse-health/risks-giving-intramuscular-banamine

Pic from Fox Valley Equine Practice of a horse being treated for Clostridial myositis.

10/12/2024

Little Cora doing some “record keeping” while cow vetting today 😂

05/12/2024

We have had several cases of esophageal obstruction or “choke” in horses within the last week and want to share some reminders. Unlike in humans, “choke” refers to an obstruction of the esophagus, not of the airway. It is a common equine emergency that can be alarming for owners.

Signs of choke may include:
✨Coughing or retching while shaking the head and stretching the neck

✨Hypersalivation and feed material coming from the nostrils

✨Signs similar to colic such as rolling, pawing, or sweating

What to do?
‼️Remove all food and water immediately.

‼️Do not attempt to sq**rt water into the mouth or administer any oral medications. You will greatly increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia if water or feed material is inhaled into the lungs.

📞Call your veterinarian. Some mild cases of choke may resolve on their own within a few minutes. Other cases require veterinary care to help remove the obstruction and prevent further complications such as aspiration pneumonia from developing.

Tips to avoid choke:
✨ALWAYS soak pelleted grain. We see choke happen in young horses with good teeth as well. We always recommend soaking pellets, cubes, and beet pulp regardless of the age of the horse.

✨Keep your horse up to date on dental care. We recommend checking teeth at least once a year. Some horses require exams more often if they have dental abnormalities.

✨If your horse is a quick eater, try feeding them in a slow feeder to force them to slow down and chew better.

03/06/2024

The start of June marks 4 years in business for CCVS! Moving to southwest Missouri and starting a new practice in the middle of a pandemic had its challenges, but the support that we have received over the years has been overwhelming. Our clientele and patient load has continued to grow exponentially and we just want to give a big thank you to everyone for their continued support and business!

The last year has brought some changes since we have started a family. As most of you know, our little Cora recently turned one and continues to tag along on appointments. With our baby boy due in a few months, Dr. Hannah will likely be starting maternity leave sometime in August.

In order to prevent adding on to the already high workload and long hours, Dr. Hannah will not be taking on any new equine clients for appointments or emergency services.

We appreciate you all so much!
Cameron and Hannah

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Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

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Cedar Creek Veterinary Service is a mobile large animal practice here to serve livestock producers and equine enthusiasts alike. Dr. Hannah West is an experienced equine veterinarian who is excited to make a home in the area with her future husband and Stockton native, Dr. Cameron Locke, who graduated from the MU College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2020.

Dr. West grew up in Southern Illinois where her love of all animals started at a young age. She grew up riding in several disciplines but enjoys riding Hunter/Jumpers the most. She was a member of the Southern Illinois University Equestrian Team where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science in 2015. Dr. West earned her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri in 2019 before completing an equine specialty internship at Wilhite and Frees Equine Hospital near Kansas City. Her favorite aspects of practice are sports medicine, lameness, and wound management.

Dr. Locke’s take on agriculture stems from growing up on a beef cattle ranch outside of Stockton. His interest in beef cattle reproduction started when he learned how to AI cows at the age of 17. From there, he attended Mizzou and obtained a BS in Animal Sciences. While also in vet school, he earned a Master’s degree in bovine reproduction with Dr. Dave Patterson, creator of the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer program. Through this experience, Cameron developed skills in ultrasonography, assisted reproductive technologies, and heifer development. His favorite aspect of practice is working with producers to influence profitability.