News & Events
Mary Quaide
February 2012
After 39 years of dedicated service, Mary Quaide has left New England Equine Practice. We wish her well and appreciate all of her hard work through the years. Insurance will now be handled by Patti Arena.
Brachytherapy
February 2012
We are now offering radiation therapy on tumors and melanomas at the clinic. To review past treatments click on the link below provided by Dr. Bradley. Please call the office to set up an appointment.
Client Education
February 2012
Client Education is scheduled for March 13, 2012 from 6:30-8:30pm. This event is sponsored by Purina and Merial and will cover the following topics:
- What makes your horse's stomach burn
- Clearing the Confusion: Treating your horse for ulcers
- Special feeds for special needs
Food and snacks will be provided and we look forward to seeing you there. Please see the flyer below for more details.
The First Foal in the Clinic in 2012
January 2012
Insurance Claims
October 2011
Clients are responsible for submitting all bills for insurance claims to their insurance company. Since the contract is between the client and the insurance agency, typically the reimbursement money will be sent to the client directly.
If you have questions regarding an insurance policy for your horse, please clarify those questions by calling the insurance company directly.
EHV-1 Updates
May & June 2011
Please review the following resources if you are looking for information on the EHV-1 outbreak.
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets letter to owners
Congratulations to Takoda Farm
May 2011
Congratulations to Takoda Farm for their new foal, Sabotage, a bay filly born May 21, 2011 at 5am. She is out of Watusi WMF by Shakespeare RSF.
Congratulations to Saddle Brook Farm
April 2011
Congratulations to Saddle Brook Farm for their new Foal! When a foal is first born, they require IgG (immunoglobulins) that is passed through the colostrum (the mare's first milk). These immunoglobulins help the foals fight off infection and are vital to its health. Testing is done shortly after birth to ensure that the foal has had adequate immunoglobulin absorption and if it has not, the issue must be addressed.
A foal can get a plasma transfer rich in immunoglobulins, which is seen in this picture. The foal then acquires the necessary antibodies and can grow up nice and healthy! Once Again, Congratulations to Saddle Brook Farm!
New Imaging Technology
March 2011
We are proud to provide the equine dynamic laryngoscope to allow for comprehensive and accurate diagnosis of upper respiratory disease. Until now, horses suffering from poor performance or making an unusual respiratory noise could only be evaluated endoscopically pre-and post exercise or on a treadmill under endoscopic visualization. Because many types of upper airway dysfunction are only seen during representative exercise, standing endoscopy often could not reproduce the underlying problem. Treadmill limitations occurred because head and neck positioning often were different from those seen during work. At last, the dynamic scope will allow for complete visualization of the upper airway while performing all types of equine athletic disciplines.
Check out this excerpt from our imaging page, about our new Equine Mobile Laryngoscope.
The Equine Mobile Laryngoscope has taken endoscopy to a new level allowing veterinarians to see the respiratory tract while the horse is in full motion.
The new Laryngoscope allows the veterinarian to see into the upper airway of the horse. It is lightweight and compact. The unit requires little space on the saddle itself which is independent of the rider, and the endoscopy portion fits snugly around the horse's head with an adjustable halter and quick release.
During the exam, the Laryngoscope uses a xenon light scope and an adjustable scope attachment to take high quality digital videos of the upper airway, showing items such as the movement inside of the airway. This digital media can be downloaded and stored accordingly allowing the veterinarians to make conclusive decisions regarding the horse's respiratory tract.