News
Victoria Day
May 18, 2012
Please be advised that the offices of McKee-Pownall-Newmarket, Campbellville and Niagara will be closed Monday May 21, 2012 in observation of Victoria Day. Emergency services will be available for clients throughout the holiday weekend. Have a Safe and Happy Victoria Day weekend!
Aspen VanWalraven Memorial Scholarship 2012
May 11, 2012
McKee-Pownall Equine Services would like to announce the Aspen VanWalraven Memorial Scholarship for 2012. Aspen, who was part of the McKee-Pownall team and a friend to everyone, participated in equestrian sport for the love of the horse. Aspen had the gift of seeing the positive in every situation and gave her unfailing support to others. She was very dear to us and an inspiration to all who knew her. In the spirit of this scholarship we would like to offer the opportunity to 2 recipients for 20
Holiday Hours
April 5, 2012
Please be advised that the Newmarket, Campbellville and Niagara offices will be closed Friday, April 6, 2012 to observe the Good Friday holiday. Emergency services for clients will be available throughout the holiday weekend. Offices will re-open Monday April 9, 2012. Have a safe weekend!
OAEP Supports Slots at Racetracks and Ontario Horse Racing Industry
March 7, 2012
The Ontario Association of Equine Practitioners is standing proudly alongside horse people in the support of the Ontario Horse Racing industry and the Slots at Racetracks Program.
OAEP Supports Slots at Racetracks
March 7, 2012
If you are an Ontario horse owner, you need to support Ontario Horse Racing.
Lameness and Biological Therapies
February 24, 2012
Dr. Melissa McKee will host a seminar on "Lameness and Biological Therapies" February 27th, 2012 at 6:30 pm at Bahr Saddlery 13329 Steeles Avenue, Hornby ON L0P 1E0. Everyone is welcome!
Family Day
February 17, 2012
McKee-Pownall Newmarket, Campbellville and Niagara locations will be observing the Family Day holiday. The offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2012. Emergency services will be available for clients throughout the holiday. If you have an equine emergency please call the location nearest to you.
McKee-Pownall YouTube Channel has made the finals of the Equestrian Social Media Awards
January 25, 2012
Thank you to everyone who nominated our YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/mpequine for the Equestrian Social Media Awards, we appreciate your support! Voting closes for the finals on February 10th, 2012. Here is the link to vote for the finalists.
Confirmed Case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy in Southern Ontario
January 20, 2012
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has been notified of a confirmed case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), caused by equine herpes virus 1 (EHV-1), in Southern Ontario. A blood sample from a horse with severe neurological signs tested positive for EHV-1 in early January. The horse was euthanized after its condition deteriorated. Click on "Find out More" for the update from OMAFRA
Discussion on Equine Lameness with Dr. Mike Pownall
January 14, 2012
Please join us on January 18 for a discussion with Dr. Mike Pownall on Equine Lameness. The session runs from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm and will include light refreshments. The session will take place at Minor Bros Feed and Farm Supply 96 Niagara Stone Road (Hwy 55) Niagara On The Lake, ON
Holiday Hours
December 23, 2011
Please be advised that our Newmarket, Campbellville and Niagara offices will be closing December 24-27th. Emergency services will be available for clients throughout the holiday. If you have an equine emergency please call the office nearest you. Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!
2012 Preventative Health Care Plan
December 19, 2011
The details of our 2012 Preventative Health Care Plan are ready. Follow this link for more details.
Farms Decorated for the Holidays
November 30, 2011
December is almost here and the first snowflakes are on the ground. Is everyone getting into the Holiday Spirit? We are asking for everyone to share photos of their farm or barn decorated for the holidays! Post your pictures on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/McKeePownallEquineServices or email them to info@mpequine.com and we will post them for you. We can't wait to showcase all of the photos!
Horse Health Seminar Series
November 16, 2011
Please join us for a seminar series on a variety of horse health realted topics. All 4 free sessions will run from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and will include light refreshments. The seminars will take place at Minor Bros Feed and Farm Supply 96 Niagara Stone Road (Hwy 55) Niagara On The Lake, ON
Email
November 9, 2011
Please be advised that our email server is having technical issues today and we may not receive your emails. Please call the office if you require immediate attention. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Suspected Cases of nEHV-1 in Northern Ontario
November 1, 2011
We have been notified by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs that 3 cases of EHV-1 has been identified in Northern Ontario. This is the strain of the virus that causes neurological signs. The horses in question had just returned from a horse show near Brandon, Manitoba. Strict quarantine measures are in control to limit the potential for the virus to spread. There is no need to worry about horses in the GTA unless they had been competing at the same horse show or are thinking o
Aspen vanWalraven Memorial Scholarship 2011
October 31, 2011
We would like to congratulate Victoria Soucier and Ashley Lamond on being the recipients of the Aspen vanWalraven Memorial Scholarship for 2011. We would like to thank everyone for the effort put forward in applying for this scholarship. Aspen was very dear to us and an inspiration to all who knew her.
Thanksgiving Monday
October 8, 2011
We would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving weekend! Our offices will be closed Monday, October 10, 2011. Emergency services will be available for clients throughout the holiday weekend.
CIBC Run for the Cure
September 19, 2011
The staff of McKee-Pownall are participating in the Run for the Cure on October 2, 2011. The Campbellville and Niagara locations are running in Guelph under the team name "Trotting for Ta-Ta's" and the Newmarket and Kleinburg locations are running in Richmond Hill under the team name "Hot to Trot". Any donations to this great cause would be greatly appreciated! See more details on how to donate.
WNV
September 13, 2011
Wisconsin animal health officials have confirmed the state's first case of West Nile Virus in a horse this year. Officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate their horses if they have not already.
EEE Cases in Wisconsin
September 1, 2011
The mosquito-borne disease called Eastern equine encephalitis has been diagnosed in two horses in two adjacent north central Wisconsin counties, prompting a second warning from the Wisconsin State Veterinarian.
"Vaccinate your horses if you haven't already, or get boosters for those you vaccinated earlier in the year," said state veterinarian Robert Ehlenfeldt, DVM. "EEE has a mortality rate in excess of 90% (in horses).
Horses Travelling to the US without their Owner Present
July 4, 2011
This is to remind people, with horses going to the US, if the owner is not travelling with the horse to make sure proof of ownership is given to the third party transporter.
News
May 25, 2011
Summary
Outbreak of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) Bulletin
May 18, 2011
Currently, there are numerous reports of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) affecting horses and farms across the U.S. and Canada.
Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) Update
May 18, 2011
In an attempt to keep everyone updated on the West coast EHV outbreak, here is a list of some confirmed numbers of cases as of today from the state veterinarians...
Dr. Natalia Novoa
April 28, 2011
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Natalia Novoa to the McKee-Pownall team!
Appointment Requirements for entry at the Lewiston/Niagara Falls, New York Port of Entry
March 15, 2011
On March 1, 2011, the United States Department of Agriculture announced that United States Customs will not allow any animal shipments to enter the U.S. without appointment with the port veterinarian at Lewiston/Niagara Falls, New York port of entry for vet inspection.
Strangles Information
March 8, 2011
Strangles is a topic on every horse owner’s mind this spring. There have been several confirmed cases of the disease at different facilities, although not nearly as many as the rumours suggest.