Mid-Texas Veterinary Associates, PC (MTVA)

10/26/2025

On the move with your animals in South Texas? TAHC is conducting livestock vehicle inspections in Laredo on IH-35 and other locations in South Texas for signs of New World screwworm (NWS). If you see a road sign, please pull over and don't risk a citation🛑 Let's do our part to keep Texas livestock safe!

Disclaimer: NWS has NOT been discovered in Texas.

10/09/2025

09/20/2025

💥UPDATE: SADIE HAS BEEN FOUND. Thank you all for your help and sharing our post!!!

If you see this dog around Pottsville, TX area, around Highway 2486 and CR 617 please call Carlos at 325-330-0984. She is very sweet and her name is Sadie.g

09/03/2025

Free F***l Water Syndrome is a common finding we see in many (mostly older) horses. Dr. Burks has a great summary of this condition that we are sharing here for you. We usually start by doing a thorough exam including a mouth exam although there is no direct evidence that bad dentition contributes to the syndrome. Products including psyllium may be helpful in some horses, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids (eg. Chia seeds, Showtec 3D Oil) and/or insuring quality hay and feed available are usually effective. There are many products and management options that will depend on the individual horse and the reason why its colon has decreased effectiveness on the ability to absorb water.

08/27/2025

08/07/2025

If you don’t have an Abbey in your life you really should find one. Happy Birthday to the best volunteer we have ran across! She works hard with the best attitude! Best future vet volunteer ever!!!

07/31/2025

Shout out to the hardworking team at MTVA. This month has been so chaotic with 12 hour days and this team has been doing an amazing job of patient care and hard work with great attitudes! We do our best to keep the patients in best care and even though I’m behind on updating some of the best clients in the world, I want you to know we are tirelessly taking care of your animals and it’s because of this amazing team.

07/31/2025

https://youtu.be/NQweqfTuYsk?si=_XKlMPLGzVnRqf3D

In this video, we take a deep dive into the reality of equine dentistry—what’s being done right, what’s going wrong, and what can go horribly wrong in a hors...

07/20/2025

Carrot test for dental pain (see previous posts re: EOTRH)

07/20/2025

Carrot test for dental pain.

07/20/2025

This is actually a condition we see fairly often. Treatment involves removing the painful incisors surgically. Most horses will not show outward signs of pain so owners are reluctant to believe surgical removal of incisors is indicated but there is a huge behavior change noted once pain removed. A “carrot test” can be used to assess pain.