INTRODUCING THE BELAC

2008 EQUINE WELLNESS PROGRAM

     As a valued client, we would like to invite you to take advantage of our Equine Wellness Program. Clients who have participated in our wellness programs in the past have really appreciated the high quality service, the improved health of their horses, and the significant savings the programs afford.

     The purpose of our wellness program is to provide your horse with personalized disease prevention and health maintenance services at an affordable price. Regular examinations by a veterinarian can detect many ailments that, when recognized and treated early, can prevent more serious problems from developing.

 

How the Program Works

To make things more convenient and inclusive for you, we have made some changes to our program this year. We have consolidated our two programs into one all-inclusive program with many options to suit your horse’s particular needs. In this year’s program there are two mandatory appointments: Spring and Fall. The Summer appointment is optional and can be added if you vaccinate for Rabies, Potomac Horse Fever, and/or Strangles. As in the past, you need to choose one of the two de-worming programs offered—strategic paste worming or daily Strongid C.

 

Performance Horse Evaluations

(Appointment to take place between January 1 st and March 15th)  

We are excited to offer an additional optional appointment designed to fit the needs of your performance horse! This appointment is designed for those horses that are asked to perform at a high athletic level. We will perform a complete soundness examination including musculoskeletal palpation, joint evaluation, gait evaluation, and flexion tests. You may want to include one or more of the x-ray series available to establish a baseline for the future and/or detect early changes before they become a problem. If radiographs are indicated or requested during your Performance Horse Soundness Evaluation, you will receive 20% off our regular x-ray cost for that series when you pay at the time of service.

 

Wellness Program :

Winter (January, February, March)

Optional - Performance Horse Evaluation

Soundness Examination

Radiographs (if recommended based on Soundness Exam):

  • Baseline Hock Radiographs (set of 8)
  • Baseline Knee Radiographs (set of 8)
  • Baseline Foot Radiographs (set of 10)
Additional Radiographs as recommended

 

Spring (February or March)

Yearly Physical Examination including dental exam

Nutrition Evaluation including Body Condition Scoring

Annual Vaccinations:

  • Influenza
  • Rhinopneumonitis
  • Encephalitis (Eastern & Western)
  • Tetanus
  • West Nile

Coggins Test (Equine Infectious Anemia) – optional

Complete Blood Cell Count and Blood Chemistry Profile - optional

Sheath cleaning - optional

 

Summer (July or August)

Optional Appointment

Summer Vaccinations:

  • Potomac Horse Fever
  • Rabies
  • West Nile Booster
  • Strangles

 

Fall (September, October)

General examination with dental exam
Fecal test
Booster Vaccinations

  • Rhinopneumonitis
  • Influenza

Power float - optional

 

Additional Preventive Health Services that can be added to any appointment at 15% Discount:

  • Coggins Test (Equine Infectious Anemia)
  • Complete Blood Cell Count
  • Blood Chemistry Profile
  • Dentistry (including sedation)
  • Sheath cleaning and sedation
  • Additional vaccinations (i.e. boosters for young horses or pregnant mares)

 

One of the following Deworming Programs is required
to participate in one of the above programs

 

Paste Dewormers

We will provide you with a packet of labeled paste dewormers and instructions for scheduled administration.

 

Paste Deworming schedule

February - Strongid
April - Quest Plus
July - Ivermectin
September - Quest Plus
November - Ivermectin

OR

Strongid C Daily Dewormer

Qualifies for the Pfizer $5000 Colic Surgery Program C 2X (60 day supply)
Administer Strongid C 2X daily for the entire year (6 buckets per horse)

March - Equimax (Ivermectin with Praziquantel)

November - Equimax (Ivermectin with Praziquantel)

To be picked up at the clinic or drop-shipped through BELAC.

 

Buffalo Equine and Large Animal Clinic’s

" Wellness Program"

     We have designed the BELAC Wellness Program to provide our clients with the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their horses are receiving the very best preventive health care on a regular and timely basis. We look forward to providing you and your horse with a comprehensive and affordable health care experience.

Wellness Program services are discounted 20% off our regular prices. In order to receive this discount enrollment must be completed by February 15,, 2008 and must be accompanied by payment for all required program services. Optional wellness services can be added to any wellness appointment at a 15% discount, but in order to receive the discount, payment must be received prior to or at the time of the appointment. Payment can be made with cash, check, or credit card.

Appointment reminders will be mailed to you when it is time to schedule your next wellness appointment, but it is your responsibility to schedule the appointments within the time frame suggested.

 

Call the clinic for details on current pricing.

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