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Friday night one of our vets, Michael Rhodes and helper, Aleisha Ham, spent the evening repairing a foal who had gotten tangled in a wire fence. He was a very good patient and is on the road to recovery.

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FELIZ CINCO DE MAYO From all of us at the Nanton Vet Clinic

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>>**ATTENTION HORSE OWNERS**<< PLEASE READ AS THE FLU HAS STARTED IN SOME PARTS OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA. With Branding season upon us we would like to chat with you about vaccinating our trusty equine friends before exposing them to a day off the ranch. Even though we all think our horses are made of steel they are quite vulnerable. Horses travelling off the property have a greater risk of exposure to many viral and bacterial agents. Equine influenza is one of the most widespread infectious viral equine diseases in the world. Symptoms A horse with equine influenza has an abnormally high body temperature and nasal discharge, which can be clear-green in color. Pneumonia is also a frequent secondary infection for horses with this condition, as their immune systems are compromised. Other clinical signs include: Dry deep cough, Anorexia, Fever, Depression, muscle pain, with reluctance to move, Occasionally enlarged lymph nodes are seen. The incubation period is only one to three days after infection. Causes All flu viruses are airborne spreading from horse to horse, although some horses are only carriers of the virus, never showing any symptoms and appearing healthy. These horses, however, are still very contagious. Treatment Rest is of the utmost importance; at least six weeks is recommended in order to allow the damaged tissues from the illness to fully heal. If the horse has contracted a secondary infection due to the flu, there are antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications the veterinarian will prescribe to make the mucous in the animal's respiratory tract less tacky, liquefying it and allowing it be easily expelled and reduce fever. Equine Rhino Rhino Virus is the horse equivalent of IBR, it is highly contagious and spreads from horse to horse rapidly through inhalation of respiratory secretions, as well as through direct contact. If strict quarantine is not followed, it can be carried on a person from one horse to another. Symptoms The incubation period for the virus depends on the subtype affecting the horse, but it is generally 4 to 10 days, after which the following symptoms may be seen: Fever, Nasal discharge, Enlarged lymph odes, Decreased fitness performance, Weakness in hind legs, Strange gait, Anorexia, Lethargy Diagnosis A veterinarian can make a presumptive diagnosis of the equine rhino virus by the clinical signs the horse is presenting, especially if more than one horse at a barn has the same clinical signs. Viral isolation can be done on nasal swabs from suspect horses. Treatment Only rest will help with the recovery of the horse. Like IBR in cattle, rhino virus has the ability to remain dormant in the horse's body and re-emerge at any time (especially when the horse is stressed). In this way, the disease can easily be spread. When an outbreak occurs, strict and prompt quarantine will help contain the disease. However there are medications, such as antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs may be administered to help keep the horse comfortable and encourage the horse to remain eating and drinking. Moral of the story, please think about vaccinating your horses as this is a great preventative to keeping our horses healthy and in work. There is nothing worse than having a horse you cant ride and all because we didnt vaccinate. Please call the Nanton Vet Clinic at 1(403)646-2060, we would be happy to help you further in discussing vaccines and what would work well for you and your horse.

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Good morning everyone, We would like to introduce you to, Elsa a beautiful cat looking for a FUREVER home. Please Contact NAPS or the Vet clinic for more info

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**MAY CONTEST** We have looked through our prior contest entries and picked two pictures and we have decided we would like you guys to VOTE on your favorites. A winner will be picked towards the end of the month and shared as our cover photo aswell as recieving a prize from us... CLICK LIKE AND SHARE

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Moving cows at the Flying E Ranch. Avril Braid Chattaway, thank you for the use of this beautiful photo

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The Clinic is proud of all that our staff do to help out in the community. Thanks to all - your work does not go un-noticed!

Sandy: member of the Nanton Lions Club, Leos Advisor, Heaven Can Wait volunteer

Aleisha: helps out as a NAPS foster home.

Shae-Lynn: since being a student and working weekends is not enough, she is also a NAPS board member