Moore Equine Veterinary Centre
260048 A Writing Creek Crescent T4A 0M9 Rocky View County, AB, Canada

2020 marks the 8th year that Moore Equine has participated in sponsoring a Calgary family for a Christmas hamper. It has been a particularly challenging year for all and we sincerely hope we've been able to make this family's Christmas a little brighter! Feel free to share with us how you were able to spread a little holiday cheer this year, we'd love to hear from you!

A great review from thehorse.com about severe equine asthma. If you suspect your horse is having respiratory issues give your vet a call for further work up! https://thehorse.com/features/equine-asthma/

Curious about MRI? This Infographic from Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging and TheHorse.com describes the process of a standing distal limb MRI https://thehorse.com/193727/infographic-how-does-mri-work/

Good morning, our phone lines are currently down. We are working to get them back up and running. Please bear with us!

throwback to nicer weather when little Buck just wanted some post-anesthesia cuddles! Dr. Erin Clarke was happy to oblige!! #vetmed #minihorse #greenergrass #cuddles

Our very own Dr. Gillian Haanen was featured in the Western Horse Review dicussing a case of suspected immune-mediated thrombocytopenia. Check out the Fall Edition of the Western Horse Review at https://issuu.com/westernhorserev/docs/2020_whr_falledition

October is Registered Veterinary Technician Appreciation Month! We would like to thank all of our RVTs and Veterinary Assistants for all that they do!! The support they provide to our veterinarians, patients, and clients is much appreciated. We are proud of our amazing team #RVT #vetmed #equinevet #dreamteam

ASCARID ALERT!! Foals are not little adult horses, and this is especially true when it comes to deworming. If your weanling aged foal has not been dewormed, they may be suffering from a parasite burden. Ascarids, a type of round worm, are the most common and important parasite for foals at this age. Infections can result in poor growth and ill-thrift, as well as life-threatening conditions like colic caused by ascarid impaction of the small intestines.... Consult with your veterinarian about your foal deworming protocol. Foals with a heavy worm burden need to be monitored closely and treated with a specific deworming product that slowly kills the ascarids (as opposed to a rapid kill of many dewormers). The goal of this deworming protocol is to prevent a large amount of ascarids dying off at the same time. When this happens, they can ball up and cause an impaction or obstruction in the small intestines. An ascarid impaction is an emergency situation. For obvious reasons, medical treatment of ascarids is preferred over the need for surgical treatment if the worms cause a severe colic, so timely recognition is very important! Picture 1: a still image of an abdominal ultrasound explaining anatomy. Picture 2: an adult ascarid passed in the manure of a weanling foal.

In the news! While we are nearing the end of the typical season we see PHF it’s always a good idea to monitor your horses closely for changes in behaviour, inappetence, fever, etc. and to call your vet when suspect something is wrong https://www.cbc.ca//potomac-horse-fever-outbreak-alberta-1