Preventative medicine is perhaps the most important aspect of any veterinary practice. Our wellness goals are simple, to optimize your horse’s overall health and longevity. Our wellness program is…
PRP is regularly used to treat tendon and ligament injuries. The collection and preparation of platelet rich plasma is simple, non-invasive, and only takes about thirty minutes. Blood is collected…
The lameness examination involves a combination of historical information from the client, visual examination of the horse in motion, musculoskeletal palpation and manipulation, and the alternating…
The use of IRAP is an effective intra-articular treatment for joint disease. The IRAP system is designed to stimulate the horse's own white blood cells to produce anti-inflammatory mediators and…
Therapeutic ultrasound is an effective treatment for both chronic and acute injuries. Therapeutic ultrasound machines work by converting electrical current into high-frequency acoustic energy waves.…
Trying to determine if your horse’s problem or injury demands immediate attention is not always that straight forward. However, there are some simple guidelines to follow when your considering your…
Mission Equine Associates specializes in the evaluation of performance associated problems. We feel that the key to optimizing equine performance and longevity is to treat each of our patients as…
Gastroscopy is a procedure using a video endoscope to examine the lining of the horse’s stomach and is commonly used to diagnose equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS). Signs of EGUS vary widely and…
Comprehensive examination prior to purchasing or leasing a horse is essential for identifying underlying health conditions that may exist in the horse you are interested in buying or leasing. The…
Orange County Equine Veterinary Services provides equine veterinary care in Orange County, California. We are a mobile practice and our services include, but are not limited to, the following:…
Filled with essential medical supplies, the Rx Equine First Aid Box can help horse owners respond quickly and effectively in case of an injury or illness and have peace of mind knowing that they are…
All horses, regardless of age, should have a complete oral exam performed once a year, or more often for horses with certain oral problems. The horse will be given a light standing sedation and the…
Shockwave therapy is commonly used for treating lameness as a result of osteoarthritis in horses, although, it does not alter the course of the disease. Shockwave therapy expedites the healing…
The prepurchase examination is an objective evaluation of the horse to discover any problems that might affect the horse’s current or future performance and health. It helps to answer the questions…
Dr. Kuesis received his Residency training in Internal Medicine from the University of California-Davis. Mission Equine Associates is available for Equine Internal Medicine evaluation and…
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE IRAP Regenerative medicine is the emerging branch of medicine that is aimed at regenerating or replacing damaged cells or tissue. It relies on the body’s innate abilities to…
The Rx Equine First Aid Box is designed to provide horse owners with everything they need to handle an urgent matter. Filled with essential medical supplies, the Rx Equine First Aid Box can help…
We all know horses have their fair share of emergencies. Many emergencies can be handled in the field, although some require more intensive care. For those cases where hospitalization is indicated,…
ANNUAL WELLNESS EXAM Your veterinarian should do a complete wellness exam on your horse at least once a year to assess their general well-being. At this exam, we will listen to their heart, lungs and…