Fecal egg counts (FEC) provide us with valuable information that helps us evaluate the efficacy of dewormers being used and determine the best deworming treatment plan for your horse. Spring and Fall are peak transmission times. By doing a FEC during these times and following a deworming protocol, we can minimize pasture contamination and prevent parasitic disease and resistance.

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The internship at Blue Ridge Equine Clinic offers comprehensive, hands-on exposure to a 24/7 equine referral hospital and ambulatory practice. Participants train under five experienced clinicians, a board-certified internist, two board-certified surgeons, and a skilled support team while managing a diverse caseload that includes advanced diagnostics, medical and surgical care, preventive medicine, sports medicine, and reproduction. Located near the Virginia Horse Center, the program emphasizes both hospital and ambulatory experiences. A rotating externship is also available, allowing veterinary students to assist with daily operations, diagnostics, surgeries, and farm calls, providing strong mentorship, practical clinical skills, and professional networking opportunities.

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<p dir="auto"><strong>The Benefits Of Equine Acupuncture Therapy</strong></p><p dir="auto">Acupuncture helps decrease pain by stimulating endogenous opioids (our body’s own pain relievers) and beta-endorphins (stuff that makes us feel good). Based on what is located at the acupuncture points (nerve endings, blood vessels, lymph ducts, etc.), the actual physiologic effects involve a complex series of interactions between the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems.</p><p dir="auto">Acupuncture effectively treats many conditions, including back soreness, general arthritis, various geriatric ailments, anhidrosis (non-sweaters), laminitis, respiratory issues, and many other conditions. It can also be used for immune regulation, GI regulation (colic), reproductive regulation, performance enhancement, as an anti-inflammatory, and to help improve microcirculation. Acupuncture also gives us another avenue in treating frustrating illnesses that don’t appear to be responding to our conventional medicines.</p><p dir="auto">Dr. Kelly Giunta, Dr. Erica Beadle and Dr. Julia Hecking have completed the acupuncture course at the Chi Institute in Florida, a renowned institution for balancing Western medicine with traditional Chinese medicine. Call us to see if your horse would benefit from equine acupuncture.</p><p dir="auto"></p>

Equine acupuncture therapy has become an effective method to solve many equine ailments that do not respond to conventional therapies.

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Blue Ridge Equine Clinic is proud to offer a full line of reproductive services for your breeding program, regardless of size. With mobile ultrasound, we can bring complete services right to your farm. Whether you have one mare or a dozen, we can help you get that perfect foal for which you've been hoping.

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At Blue Ridge Equine Clinic, we are dedicated to helping horses recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions through equine biological therapies. These therapies use natural, advanced techniques to stimulate the body's healing processes, making them an effective choice for treating a variety of musculoskeletal issues, including tendon injuries, ligament strains, joint pain, and arthritis.

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Blue Ridge Equine Clinic specializes in equine lameness & sports medicine, offering advanced diagnostics and effective treatments for optimal equine performance.

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