by bassett | Dec 2, 2025 | Blog
EHV (Equine Herpesvirus) is a highly contagious virus that can cause respiratory illness, abortion inmares, and in some cases, serious neurological disease (EHM). How It Spreads: Horse-to-horse contact, shared equipment, contaminated hands/clothing, and aerosolized...
by bassett | Nov 20, 2025 | Blog
At six years old, reading the Pony Pals book series (iykyk!) I first encountered a word that would follow me throughout my life with horses: colic. And as Lulu, Pam, Anna discover – something as innocent as too many treats could make a pony (or horse)...
by bassett | Nov 4, 2025 | Blog
Welcoming a cat into your life means accepting a mix of cuddles, chaos, and commitment. But when your beloved feline is diagnosed with diabetes, that commitment takes on a new meaning. While a diagnosis can feel overwhelming at first, many pet owners find themselves...
by bassett | Oct 6, 2025 | Blog
A Chilling Discovery A call came one morning in late February that a client’s horse was stuck in a well. The temperature on that cold morning read -28C. Growing up on an acreage, I envisioned a 6-inch pipe that extends many feet underground, unsure how a horse would...
by bassett | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog
Reproduction is the engine of any successful cow-calf operation. Every animal in your herd needs to be productive, and that’s why proactive herd health management is crucial. Whether you run a small herd or a large commercial ranch, pregnancy checking your cows...
by bassett | Sep 9, 2025 | Blog
Wildfires, house fires, and even heavy use of wood-burning stoves can create smoke that doesn’t just affect people—it also impacts the animals who share our homes and barns. Pets breathe the same air we do, but their smaller lungs, faster breathing rates, and...
