Client Education
Battenkill Veterinary Equine P.C.
PO Box 112, 518 State Rte. 29 and 40S, Middle Falls NY 12848
phone: (518) 692 - 2000  after hours answering service (518) 692 - 2000 or 1 (877) 770-5416
Fax: (518) 692 - 7554  info@battenkillequine.com

Hot Topics in  the Horse World

AAEP Vaccination Guidelines

Breeding the Problem Mare - AAEP discussion

"The Horse" Magazine - Eastern Equine Encephalitis

"The Horse" Magazine - Potomac Horse Fever

"The Horse" Magazine - West Nile Virus

"The Horse" Magazine - Equine Herpes Virus


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their entirety - the wealth of information
available is worth the process!)

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We have also included links to a few other informative websites below.
Please note that although we post links to what we believe to be
reputable sites,  we have not reviewed the content for accuracy or
currency and recommend that you always get qualified medical advice
before making any decisions regarding your horse's health.
Equine Stomach Ulcers
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may be picked up at the clinic too.
Recommended
De-worming
Schedule


Late winter (Jan)-

Ivermectin

Early Spring (March) -

Panacur

Spring (May) -

Ivermectin/Praziquantel

Summer (July) -

Pyrantel (Strongid)

Fall (Sept) -

Ivermectin

Early Winter (Nov) -

Double dose of
Pyrantel (Strongid)
Normal Vital Signs

Equine Adults

Temp : 99 - 101 Degrees
Heart Rate: 30 - 44 Beats
Per Minute
Respiratory Rate: 12 - 20
Breaths Per Minute

Equine Foals

Temp: 99.5 - 102 Degrees
Heart Rate: 60 - 120 Beats
Per Minute
Respiratory Rate: 12-20
Breaths Per Minute