Welcome
Equine practice requires a veterinarian to listen carefully to clients and address patients as unique individuals. Our practice is based upon these principals. The information and concerns provided by our clients is taken to heart in our approach to equine healthcare. Our practice will always put forth our best in treating our patients and assisting our clients in making educated decisions about current diagnostics and therapies. We appreciate all feedback, and will use this to facilitate the growth and evolution of our practice. Thank you for your support of Mission Equine.
Bruce Kuesis DVM
Is It An Emergency?
Trying to determine if your horse's problem or injury demands immediate attention is not always that straight forward. However, there are some simple guidelines to follow when your considering your horses immediate needs. First and foremost, if you think there is a problem and that it may be significant, then put a call into your Vet. Any kind of acute trauma that results in a deep cut or laceration or significant lameness warrents a call to the Vet. We prefer to be called if your horse is experiencing any behavioral 
changes including signs of pain, incoordination, depression or changes in appetite. Lameness that is significant and causes a horse to severely favor a limb should be reported. Any changes that may be related to a new medication or procedure are important. We also feel that it is important to report any changes in appearance or possilbe trauma that envolve the eye.
USEF Medication Rule Changes
The Unitied Equstrian Federation "USEF" is the governing body for equine sport. There have been recent changes effective April 2010 thru November 2011 to the use of Non Steroidal 
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs at USEF sanctioned equestrian events where the uses of NSAIDs are allowed. Briefly, if more then one NSAID is used, the exhibitor must file a NSAID disclosure form with the show. A maximum of 2 NSAIDs is allowed with the exception of Bute and Banamine which are never allowed in combination. Further information pertaining to medication rules, regulations and forbidden substances can be found at usef.org or by calling 1-800-633-2472
Advanced Diagnostics
A thorough history and hands on physical examination using standard equipment are the most important early steps in reaching a diagnosis or deciding which imaging modalaties would be most helpful. When imaging is required, we utilize the most advanced diagnostic equipment available at Mission Equine. The use of digital technologhy allows for superior imaging quality in both radiology,ultrasound and endoscopy. Images can be evaluated for proper technique, exposure and view horseside. This greatly increases our diagnositic accuracy and decreases time to treatment. Digitial formatting of radiographs and ultrasound provides us with access to all of your horses images on every farm visit.