Traveling With Your Horse? Understanding Coggins Tests and Health Certificates
Planning a trip with your horse? Depending on where you’re headed, you may need a Coggins test, a health certificate, or both. Learn the difference, when each is required, and how Jackpot Veterinary Center can help get your horse ready to travel.
Preparing Your Horse for Surgery: What Horse Owners Should Know
Your horse is scheduled for surgery. Now what? Learn what to expect before arrival, why fasting and tetanus protection matter, and how to start preparing for your horse’s recovery at home.
New World Screwworm Update for Arizona Horse and Livestock Owners
The recent detection of New World Screwworm in the United States has raised concerns for horse owners, ranchers, and livestock producers across the Southwest. While no cases have been reported in Arizona, understanding the risks, recognizing early signs of infestation, and practicing proper wound management are critical steps in protecting your animals. Learn what New World Screwworm is, how it spreads, and what Arizona horse and livestock owners can do to stay prepared.
Pigeon Fever in Tucson Horses: Signs, Limb Swelling, Treatment & Prevention
Pigeon fever cases are increasing in Tucson horses, and while chest swelling remains the classic sign, we are also seeing distal limb swelling in affected patients. Learn what to watch for, how pigeon fever spreads, and when to call your veterinarian for evaluation.