NVA Equine

These last 17 days have brought a whirlwind of emotions as our community in #WesternNorthCarolina faced the unprecedented challenges from #HurricaneHelene head-on. From the stress of the situation to the relief of reuniting with family, and the gratitude for the outpouring of support with supplies and assistance, to the guilt of surviving this mess (new trauma survival word is guiltitude). Personally, my husband and I lost the bridge into our neighborhood, which was our legal deeded right of way to our house, and we, along with our neighbors, face a long and expensive battle to get it rebuilt. Our house sits high on the ridgeline, above the New River, and fortunately did not suffer any damages. My brother lost acreage, after the creek next to his house became a raging river and re-routed itself through his pasture, but his house remains undamaged. My parent's house flooded, but we were able to secure a generator to run fans and dehumidifiers to help dry it out, and I believe they have avoided any long-term mold issues. We spent 14 days without power & water, 15 days without internet & finicky cell reception at best, finally regaining access to those amenities in the last 48 hours. All in all - super lucky. For my own sanity, I have tried to stay as busy as possible, linking up with the Watauga Humane Society and loading my personal truck with pet food & supplies to distribute out into our more rural communities. I've also been collecting Venmo donations that are used to buy supplies locally as they are requested by the drop sites I visit - the needs change every day! Recently I've been purchasing gasoline, small propane canisters for camp stoves, bungee cords, flashlights, dry shampoo, ice, Gatorade, kitty litter, trays & scoops. If you want any information on current needs in my area, please feel free to message me. The recovery here is a going to be a marathon, with many long weeks of winter to come. Things I'm learning to live with: Flood Mud Dust - it crawls up your nose, catches in your throat & sticks to everything. And until you’ve used a baby wipe to try to get it out of your hair, well, you’re just not living. Constant exposure to the destruction, debris & garbage all over our community, as well as the non-stop throttle of military helicopters. My sympathetic nervous system has maxed out. I hope my photos shared here capture the essence of the struggles and triumphs - despite the ongoing challenges of power outages and harsh conditions (including temps that recently dropped to freezing), the spirit of unity and the resilience of our mountain communities shine through. Please continue to support and provide aid if you are able, this will be a marathon. #CommunitySupport #Resilience #MountainStrong #HurricaneHelene #BooneStrong #Appalachia

A few fellow PVM second and third year students and I had a great time this weekend at Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital for their third annual Student Symposium! We networked with equine practices from around the country, attended lectures on practice management and intern/externships, and participated in wet labs on topics such as podiatry, ophthalmology, CT, and lameness exams. This event brings in passionate equine practitioners to educate students on the industry, and I left feeling as excited as ever for the years to come. Huge thank you to NVA Equine and Boehringer Ingelheim for sponsoring the event, WEC staff for hosting, and to all of the practitioners that took their time to come out and teach us. It was an fun weekend with some great friends and future colleagues!

➡️The 4th Annual NVA Equine National Meeting did not disappoint! We had such a great time connecting with the amazing NVA Veterinarians, Surgeons, Techs, and Practice Managers at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. 🌊✨ Thank you NVA for the fantastic conversations and energy! 🐴💼 We’re already gearing up for the next event — the 70th AAEP Convention & Tradeshow in Orlando, FL from Dec 7th-11th! 🎡☀️ Be sure to stop by booth 1861 to see what we’ve been working on! #NVAEquine #AAEP2024 #VeterinaryMedicine #EquineHealth #CTImaging #EquineSurgeons #AstoCT

It’s quiet now but later this week we’re welcoming leaders from all NVA Equine practices in North America. What an honor it’s been to plan this event and work along side the very best in the industry!

Spent 4 days in one of my favorite places (Saratoga Springs, NY) for NAEP and these are the only photos I took 🤦🏼♀️😅 Time really flies when you’re having fun (and when you’re busy)! I have to shout out the vets, farriers, exhibitors and organizers - truly some of the kindest people and most genuine conversations I’ve had. I cannot wait to come back next year! 🐎🍁 • #naep2024 #saratogasprings #newyork #nvaequine #fortheloveofthehorse

"Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It's simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of 'You're not alone." ~ Brené Brown Just wanted to say thank you to everyone that has reached out since I posted about losing my boy Rio. The #equinecommunity is incredibly supportive and I lucky to be a part of it! Have a great weekend everyone! #fortheloveofhorses #nvaequine #withgratitude

Dr. Jim Zeliff, founder of Allegheny Equine Associates, discusses the regulatory issues surrounding xylazine. The drug is being cut with street fentanyl, rendering Narcan ineffective. Powdered xylazine is sourced from China and enters the U.S. through the southern border. The DEA has proposed scheduling xylazine to combat trafficking, but due to its widespread use in the veterinary community, the AVMA Legislative Advisory Council pushed for consideration for veterinary use. Listen to the podcast for more information. 👇 #themoreyouknow #nvacommunity #equinehealth #equineveterinarian

Take a look at some of the learning objectives for Sound® Academy’s upcoming course, “Foundational Equine Cardiology: What You Can Do When You Can’t Refer,” offered at Performance Equine Associates in Thackerville, OK, October 4 – 5, 2024. With nine hours of lecture and five hours of hands-on scanning time (for a total of 14 RACE-approved credits), attendees will: ☑ Develop fundamental skills in auscultation, echocardiography, and ECG to make an accurate diagnosis in horses with cardiac disease. ☑ Learn practical approaches to the most common cardiac conditions affecting horses. ☑ Recognize and describe the most frequently encountered murmurs and arrhythmias in horses. ☑ Learn to obtain basic echocardiographic views and recognize normal anatomy. ☑ Learn to recognize abnormal echocardiographic features of common cardiac conditions. ☑ Improve their ability to both provide point-of-care service to horses with cardiac disease and produce diagnostic quality images in the field that can be sent for specialist consultation. 👉 Tap the link to view the schedule, meet the speaker, and get registered: https://hubs.li/Q02Pjx3n0

🚨 Don't miss out! The Online Equine Diagnostic Symposium kicks off next Thursday, September 19th! 🐎 🔹 Get $102 OFF by using code 20Asto370 at checkout. 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gS6bUMQN 🗓️ Symposium Highlights: Duration: 5 modules, 2 hours each Topics: CT, PET Imaging, Scintigraphy, & Objective Gait Analysis Special sessions on racehorses and sport horses 🏇 Keynote addresses, panel discussions, and case studies 🕒 Schedule: Start: Thursday, Sept 19th End: Thursday, Oct 17th Time: 7PM-9PM BST | 2PM-4PM EST | 4AM AEST See you there! 👩⚕️👨⚕️ #EquineSymposium #AstoCT #VetEducation #VetPD Sponsored by: Asto CT, VetCT Consultants in Telemedicine, StrideSAFE, MiE America Inc., Longmile PET Lecture Series organized by: VetPD - Veterinary Professional Development

Only ONE In-Person Spot Remaining! Secure your spot now for the Advanced Equine Neurology course, happening October 21-23 at Spy Coast Farms in Lexington, KY. Led by world-renowned equine experts, this immersive course will guide you through cutting-edge approaches to diagnosing and treating equine neurologic diseases. This course is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and Merck. ➡️ Register now: https://buff.ly/4efYvHx