Dr. Gary
Johnson, DVM
Dr. Kathryn Livesey, DVM
MAY 2015
Penny Turner, CVT
Amanda Wasrud, CVT, Manager
C J Glaza, CEMT, Assistant
Kaity Springhoff, Assistant
Julie Reitz, Assistant
Meet Dr. Kathryn Livesey
Dr. Kathryn Livesey grew up in Ontario and lived in England for several
years before moving to Wisconsin. Growing up she was active in Pony
Club and was a member of the University of Wisconsin Equestrian
Team. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for both undergraduate and veterinary school. After earning her doctorate she
completed a rigorous medical and surgical internship at the Mid-Atlantic
Equine Medical Center in Ringoes, New Jersey where she worked with
horses of all disciplines.
Dr. Livesey is particularly interested in lameness, surgery, and dentistry,
and also enjoys emergency work. In her free time she loves traveling to
new places, running, gardening, and spending time with her fiancé
Scott and their dog Jessie.
Dr. Livesey will be joining our team and be available to see appointments starting July 1st.
Join Us At Our Client-Appreciation Picnic
On Saturday, July 18th we will be hosting a casual get-together at Worzella Pines Park in Plover
from 11:30am until 4:00pm. Drs. Johnson and Livesey will be on site to socialize and answer your
general horse health questions. Some representatives from national feed and veterinary product suppliers will attending to discuss what horse products they have to offer and help find a good fit for
your horse’s needs. Local horse groups and businesses will also be attending to show what they have to offer horse owners in the community.
When & Where:
Saturday, July 18
11:30am—4:00pm
Worzella Pines Park
1505 Maple Drive
Plover, WI 54467
Topics will include dental care, tick diseases, addressing and preventing
colics, balanced nutrition, feeding special needs horses (laminitic, insulin
resistant, etc), and much more. Lunch will be provided.
RSVP to Corriente by Saturday July 11th if you wish to attend.
(715) 342-1212 or [email protected]
(please include your name and the names of persons attending with you)
2140 Maple Drive
Plover, WI 54467
(715) 342-1212
Incidence of Tick Diseases Continues To Spread
Cases of Lyme Disease and Anaplasmosis were once focused in a few counties in Wisconsin and
New York. Over the years these diseases have spread across the New England region, over all of
Wisconsin and into its bordering states. At this time much is still unknown about the long-term effects of these diseases in humans, horses, and other animals that have had these diseases
At this time, the best means we have to deal with these diseases is being vigilant about preventing
infection. Though there is no vaccine currently approved in horses, one of the dog Lyme vaccines
has shown success in preventing the disease in horses in initial studies and anecdotally in practice.
A tick must be attached 12 to 48
hours to transmit diseases to a host Dr. Johnson’s Top Tick Disease Prevention Products:
Lyme Vaccine - discuss to see if this is right for your horse
so regular, thorough grooming and
Scalibor Collars (on legs & halter) - up to 6mo protection!
use of effective tick repellants are
Frontline Spray - 2 to 4 weeks of protection
key defenses in the battle against
Centaur Spray - 8 hours of protection (flies also)
these diseases.
* all of these are available at Corriente Vet Service*
Seasonal Reminders:
* COLIC ALERT! - dietary changes from new green grass comes potential for colics, start turnout on
pastures starting at only a couple hours a day increasing by 1-2 hours per week.
* Keep laminitic, insulin resistant, and overweight horses off pasture entirely. The rapid spring
growth means higher sugar content in the grass, too much for at-risk horses.
* Have your foaling kits stocked and ready. Don’t forget to schedule a new foal exam
(includes post-foaling mare exam) and IgG level (immunity test) after the foal is born.
2140 Maple Drive
Plover, WI 54467
corrientevet.com
(715) 342-1212
[email protected]
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Payment due in full at the time of service.
No additional services will be provided for clients
with outstanding balances without prior written
agreement. Contact our office for more information.