Elgin Vet Hospital

Providing expert care for your equine athlete

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Meet Myrtle and her 2019 foal! The mare was in labor and unsuccessful in delivering the foal. Myrtle was quickly taken to EVH and a cesarean section was performed. A midline incision is made in the abdomen and... https://t.co/oh7qYA9YC2

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Two big nice OMAC colts owned by Bobby and Deeanne Barnett, these boys were born two days apart. OMAC definitely stamped lease little fellas. Best of luck with both of them in the future.

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It’s that time of year again, the unfriendly rattlesnakes are on the move. Typically horses are curious and as soon as they go down to sniff them, bam they get bit. Most of them can be treated successfully with... https://t.co/TV3PbimO8f

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These yearlings were with 12 others in their large paddock one night minding their own business when a wild pack of dogs decided to chase them. Unfortunately one of the babies was bit in a vital artery and bled... https://t.co/9t6doFpaiz

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This is a case of third degree rectovestibular laceration repair in a mare that’s had this issue for a year.
Most of the time this only occurs on the mares first act of foaling. The foal as its being born puts... https://t.co/OB5YCMrMci

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This is ”Runaway Ghost”. Some of you might recognize the name, he was one of the elite three year old Thoroughbred stars on the 2018 Kentucky Derby Trail. However the “Ghost” had a little set back after a... https://t.co/Q618msPKnh

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This beautiful, strong filly was born early this morning, she’s out of the “First Down Dash” mare “Show Me Delight”. OMAC and her momma both put a blaze on her!!!! This filly is owned by Dr. Tommy Hays.

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Babies enjoying their outside time!!!! We love this time of year!

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Meet Timothy! Timothy is a mustang that participated in the Mustang Makeover Challenge. He has had chronic uveitis (inflammation) of his left eye that limited his vision as well as made his eye painful. Timothy... https://t.co/0zQw4RuSQt

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Thank you Tina for the kind words! Great job Team EVH! https://t.co/QNtNw51Ezk

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It’s baby time!!!!!!

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Just another day in surgery here at EVH.

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One of the mystery lacerations we find sometimes, only if they could talk. This girl came in with her nostril lacerated nearly in half. I know the first thing we all think is the bucket hooks. Owners couldn’t... https://t.co/3m4BEnsQ6R

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This poor girl had a very rough night on New Years. She got herself caught in a cattle guard after a nasty snow storm. She was then hauled 10 hours to come see Dr. Gary Warner and his bovine team. She had three... https://t.co/qcAwevkPrV

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Looking like a laceration kind of weekend. The wind has got all of these guys a little extra frisky right now. Be sure you check your ponies!! This is two different grey horses. The one with the head laceration... https://t.co/Q3d4yQyVmc

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Just another day at EVH!!!! 😊 https://t.co/ycfp5IeAI6

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Our phones are down and should be back up soon. In the meantime if you need to get a hold of us please call 512-308-2850.

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We are accepting applications for Office Assistant!

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Throwback Thursday! We first saw Baby Ginger in February when she was less than 24 hours old. She had a complete fracture of the mandible and was unable to nurse. Once she was stabilized with fluids, colostrum... https://t.co/8g17Y9utoQ

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Part two: “Doc” and Hudson seven weeks after surgery back in the arena! https://t.co/PAPJorqSpu