March 23 & 24 by
appointment
at the XCV office in
Palmer, MA
Cross Country Veterinary Services is hosting a Rabies Clinic for horses only on Tuesday March 23rd from 4pm - 6pm, and on Wednesday March 24th from 1pm - 3pm. Horses can trailer to XCV at our office location in Palmer, MA. Appointments must be made in advance and payment ($24 per horse) must be made at the time of service.
Please arrive on time and have your horse clean for your scheduled Rabies vaccine. Other vaccines, Health Certificates for interstate travel, and Coggins tests will not be done at this time unless arranged ahead of time. Examinations, medical problems, vaccines, dentistry and Coggins
tests will happily be scheduled as regular
appointments at your farm.
Feel free to pass on this information to others that you think might be interested.
Read Dr. Smith's enlightening article
"Rescuing
Horses"
Why rescue horses?
It must seem obvious for most of
us. They need us. Emotionally it feels good to help our
equid companions. Their large eyes appeal to us to the core,
as if we can see into their souls. The wild horses need us
to manage them, study them. Horses nourish our souls. Why
wouldn’t we want to help another being, our extended family?
First, we must ask
ourselves if it is practical for my intimate human family to
donate their resources to help an animal. Taking on the
responsibility of a horse requires up to 20 years or more of
commitment. Horses are living longer with the better
nutrition, parasite control, agricultural knowledge,
veterinary, and farrier care. Are you ready for this long
term relationship?
(Read More)
2010 XCV Deworming Protocol
Print and post in your barn to keep your horses healthy
(Download as PDF)
If you have a story or case you would like to share with us, email
bsmithxc@comcast.net or call (413) 283-6610. |
