Ashley Valley Veterinary Clinic

04/19/2025

Equine dental care is an essential component of your equine companion's routine healthcare. Poor dental health can lead to severe issues that can consequently negatively affect your horse's health beyond just their mouth, teeth, and gums.

This graphic shows some common signs that your animal needs to be seen for dental care. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of signs. However, if your equine does display any of these signs, it's a good idea to call your veterinarian out to do a full dental exam in order to discern if dental work or treatment is needed.

For more equine dental health information, visit the resources on our website: https://aaep.org/resource/introduction-to-equine-dentistry/

As always, if you have questions or concerns about your horse's dental health, consult your veterinarian.

03/26/2025

Just a beautiful spring day bringing life into the world. Dr Bailey is pretty amazing.

11/19/2024

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween

10/25/2024

Fall brings all the cows down from the mountain and checked for pregnancy. How many cows do you think Dr Mathis checks every year from October-December?

06/20/2024

We are so excited to welcome our new veterinarian, from Ohio, Bailey Lucas D.V.M.
Come in and meet her and help her feel welcome to the Basin!

06/01/2024

We are pretty excited for this new school to finally be on its way to reality. Dr Mathis has done a lot to make it come to fruition. He got to spend the day in Logan at the ground breaking.

04/04/2024

RECALL ALERT - ADM Animal Nutrition is voluntarily recalling the following products as specific lots may contain elevated levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and/or chloride and may harm chickens, swine, beef cattle and equine:
▪ Pen Pals® Chicken Starter-Grower 25-lb bag (Product No 70009ACF46);
Lot 507650QN
▪ Pen Pals Chicken Starter-Grower 50-lb bag (Product No. 70009AAA44);
Lot 506942QN
▪ Pen Pals Chicken Starter-Grower 25-lb case (Product No. 70009AAABE);
Lot 506942QN
▪ MoorMan’s ShowTec Sale Burst w/DF DEN 50-lb. bag (Product No 21256CVWE4); Lot 506664QN
▪ MoorMan's Show-Tec Burst Starter with DFCTC/DEN 50-lb. bag
(Product No: 24320AYWE4); Lot 506640QN
▪ ShowTec BB 18 BMD 50-lb. bag (Product No. 18241AGNE4); Lot 506939QN
▪ ShowTec 14.5/6 BMD 50-lb. bag (Product No. 14560AGN); Lot 507900QN
▪ AMPT-A CTC/IGR 50-lb. bag (Product No. 54229XNK); Lot 507828QN
▪ ShowTec Hi Fat 18 BMD 50-lb. bag (Product No. 18007AGN); Lot 505791QN
▪ Seniorglo 50-lb. bag (Product No. 10130AB); Lot 505426QN
▪ MotivAte 12-15 DEN 50-lb. bag (Product No. 12286CVW); Lot 507330QN

More info: https://bit.ly/4cIJyh2

01/12/2024

As a storm threat of freezing rain and snow marches across the U.S. and Canada ❄️🌨🫧🌬, below are some tips for keeping your horses safe during extreme winter weather events:

1. While lots of hay is ideal for horses to eat to keep warm, now is NOT the time to introduce a round bale if they’ve never had access to one before. It may be more work, but keep throwing them their normal hay source—just more frequently.

2. Similarly, if your horse is not used to being locked up in a stall now is NOT the time. The stress of a major change and the decreased activity can be risk factors for colic. Be sure your animals have access to shelter, hay, and drinkable water but let them move around if they choose to do so.

3. Horses that are thin, older, or fully body clipped are those most at risk in extreme weather.

4. Well fitting blankets are great but be sure horses do not get sweaty under them or that the blankets don’t soak through if snow or rain covered. Wet, cold, and covered is worse that dry, cold, and naked.

5. Some of the highest risk times are when the temperatures hover right around freezing, as that can result in sleet/freezing rain/ice that can make horses wet and therefore colder. Slippery footing is a concern, too.

6. If using electric water heaters, be sure they are functioning and not shocking horses. Take your gloves off and stick your hand in the water (briefly!) to double check.

7. “Trick” your horses into consuming extra water by flavoring a bucket, adding electrolytes to their meals, or soaking their meals in warm water. If you’ve never fed beet pulp before, be sure to add LOTS of warm water. Dry beet pulp is a common source of choke.

8. Tips of ears can be at risk for frostbite. Putting a jumper-style ear bonnet or other ear cover can protect them from wind chills.

Stay safe, friends!

12/28/2023

As a reminder, for the safety of our staff and your pet: if you are bringing a cat in for an appointment it must be in a carrier.

12/12/2023

On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 animal control impounded a black Angus cow from the area of 2500 South and 3100 East. To claim this cow contact the Uintah County Brand Inspector at 1-435-630-1253 or animal control at 1-435-789-4222. PROOF OF OWNERHSIP IS REQUIRED TO CLAIM. If not claimed by December 26, 2023 this animal will be taken to the next available Public Livestock Auction in Ballard Utah.

12/08/2023

Baby it’s cold outside! ❄️⛄️

Many people think of donkeys as hardy, low-maintenance “small horses.” However, while they have similarities, donkeys are a completely different species and as such have a different physical, mental, and emotional make-up.

As the weather gets colder, it’s important to remember that donkeys are more sensitive to changes in temperature than their equine friends. They don’t grow a winter coat like horses and their hair is less waterproof, so they require shelter from the elements (like a run-in shed or a waterproof blanket). Being stoic animals, they also won’t show signs of discomfort and hypothermia until they are very sick.

Remember that every animal is different depending on age, breed, and other health conditions, so be sure with your primary veterinarian to address any concerns or questions!
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Brough to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.