Equine Veterinarian in Morristown, Tennessee

Equine care that comes to your barn

Horses do best with consistent care, and much of it is easiest to deliver at home. We offer ambulatory large- and farm-animal services, so we can examine and treat your horse where it lives, plus emergency services after-hours and on weekends.

Both of our veterinarians, Dr. Jacob Harris and Dr. Matthew Harlan, practice mixed animal medicine. Dr. Harris has a special focus on bovine and equine care, and Dr. Harlan focuses on ambulatory and emergency care.

Care we provide

• Routine preventative medicine
• Diagnostics and evaluations
• Treatment for a wide range of equine health concerns
• Ambulatory farm calls, so we come to your barn
• Emergency services after-hours and on weekends
• Ask about our horse packages

Preventative care for horses

A yearly wellness exam is the foundation: a full physical, vaccine review, dental check, body condition scoring, and a parasite control plan. Core vaccines for horses generally include tetanus, eastern and western equine encephalitis, West Nile virus, and rabies, with others added based on your horse's travel and exposure. Deworming works best when it is guided by fecal egg counts instead of a fixed calendar.

Seasonal risks we see

Fall brings its own hazards. Wilted red maple leaves are toxic to horses and can cause a life-threatening anemia. Acorns can cause colic and kidney injury when pasture is short. Cool nights and sunny days raise the sugar content of grass, which increases laminitis risk in overweight horses and those with metabolic problems. We cover each of these in our fall health checklist.

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