Preventative Veterinary Care Services
Routine veterinary visits are important to maintain the health of your equine companion in many ways. In addition to maintaining a good healthcare routine to prevent disease & promote longevity, regular visits by RGE can help identify potential concerns before they become major problems.
Annual physical exams, including an oral examination to determine if/when a dental should be performed.
Routine dentals. Dental care is a critical component of keeping your horse healthy and in good shape, and becomes even more important as they age.
Vaccinations. These can be tailored to fit your horse’s lifestyle. Whether they are on the road competing or enjoying the trail, RGE can recommend and deliver the best vaccination program.
Fecals & deworming. We can determine the best plan of action for dealing with internal parasites. By performing fecal egg counts (FEC) we can evaluate your horse as an individual and treat it appropriately, all while doing our part to limit resistance to the current deworming products.
Coggins. Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) testing should be performed yearling and must be done if traveling out-of-state.
Health certificates. Running G Equine can write health certificates to meet your travel requirements, whether it be in-state or out-of-state.
Bloodwork. For those horses that require long-term medication to help improve their quality of life, routine bloodwork is recommended to monitor the efficacy of the current treatment plan as well as the long-term effects of the required medication.
Reproductive Services
Diligence and dedication are key to quality mare reproductive services. Whether you have an easy breeder or the problem mare we can provide the necessary services to maximize conception rates. Dr. Galow has years of experience dealing with broodmares. Pregnancy determination and subsequent mare and fetal healthcare are crucial to carrying the pregnancy to term.
Breeding management utilizing cool, shipped semen. Evaluating the mare to determine the optimal time to AI helps increase conception rates. But more importantly, evaluating the mare after insemination and treating persistent post-mating endometritis (inflammation of the uterus) with uterine lavages, oxytocin and other therapies is key to breeding management success.
NOTE: At this time, Running G Equine is not able to perform breeding management utilizing frozen semen.
Transrectal twin reduction. Horses are not designed to carry twins and the earlier a twin pregnancy is reduced (before 16 days after ovulation), the higher the chance of maintaining the single pregnancy. The success of a transrectal twin crush is highly dependent upon the skill level of the veterinarian.
Mare Breeding Soundness Evaluation (BSE). Whether you are having a difficult time getting your mare in foal or you are looking to invest in a quality broodmare, the BSE is money well spent to have the information you need to make wise decisions.
Uterine culture & sensitivity. This helps us determine if there is an infection that needs to be treated; and if so, what antibiotics are appropriate to treat.
Uterine cytology. Inflammation is a significant cause of infertility. The cytology allows us to determine the extent of inflammation we are dealing with so an appropriate treatment plan can be made.
Uterine biopsy. This diagnostic tool gives us an idea of whether the changes noted in the uterus are reversible with treatment or irreversible. This allows us to grade the uterine health and predict the success of a mare maintaining a pregnancy to term.
Pregnant mare health management. Establishing and executing a proper vaccination & deworming protocol is crucial to the pregnant mare. In addition, regular assessments of the fetal & placental health via transrectal and transabdominal ultrasound, at various stages of the pregnancy, help identify placentitis which can lead to abortion in mares.
Field Surgery
Minor surgical procedures can be performed in the field. Whether they are planned or unplanned RGE is here to assist you in all situations.
Caslick placement. For mares that have poor perineal conformation, a caslick can help achieve and maintain a pregnancy.
Castration. If your colt is determined to be a good field castration candidate, castration can be performed on the farm.
Laceration repair. Some wounds can and should be, sutured if at all possible. Some lacerations cannot be sutured and need to heal by second intention.
Entropion treatment. Newborn foals can have entropion which is when the lower eyelid is rolled in and the eyelashes rub on the cornea and cause ulceration. The eyelid can be rolled out and tacked in place to prevent ulceration from occurring.
Field Medicine
Horses of all ages can encounter a variety of medical problems, some of which can become life-threatening rather quickly. Let us help you assess the situation, provide initial care and determine the best treatment option, whether that is treatment at the farm or referral to a hospital for further diagnostics and/or treatment(s).
Neonatal exams. A newborn foal exam performed within 12-24 hours of birth can assess the well-being of the fragile neonate. Many problems, if caught early, have a much better outcome for the health and future athletic ability of your newborn. IgG measurements can be assessed on the farm and hyperimmunized plasma administered if necessary to offer protective antibodies to the susceptible neonate.
Post-foaling exams. At the same time, a neonatal exam is performed a post-foaling exam is recommended for your mare. The placenta should be examined for completeness to determine if retained placenta therapy should be initiated.
Colic exams. Colic is a general term for abdominal discomfort and can present itself in many ways. Horses typically paw, roll, and may be restless. Others may be off feed, acting more lethargic, and/or defecating less than normal. A phone call to discuss your horse’s clinical signs and initiate a plan of action are crucial to the outcome of a horse experiencing colic.
Respiratory exams. Infectious diseases, allergies, and other medical conditions can cause respiratory signs. Determining the specific cause in each situation will help determine the proper course of treatment as well as determine possible preventative measures for disease transmission.
Eye (Ophtho) exams. Injuries to the cornea are the most common reason for an ophtho exam. Any horse that is tearing has swollen eyelids, is squinting, and/or has discharge from its’ eye(s) should receive prompt medical attention.
Metabolic disorders. Cushing’s (PPID) and Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) are major concerns in today’s equine population. Proper testing, diagnosis, and medical & environmental management are crucial to allowing these horses to live better life.
Alternative Therapies
Acupuncture services are available as Dr. Galow is certified in veterinary medical acupuncture.
Acupuncture. A full patient evaluation by a veterinarian is crucial to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for each individual horse and whether or not that treatment plan includes acupuncture. RGE is available for acupuncture services for clients and possibly non-clients if time permits; have your attending veterinarian call RGE to discuss your horse’s condition.