Cranberry Country Equine Veterinary Service

03/31/2026

Just a heads up, our office will be closed on April 3rd for Good Friday. We will re-open Monday 8am. Emergency services are still available. Have a safe Easter!

03/26/2026

Cryptorchidism in horses

At the time of birth, most male foals have testicles already descended into the sc***um. The term “cryptorchid” means hidden testicle, and refers to the condition where one or both testicles are retained in the abdomen. A cryptorchid testicle can be anywhere along the path from the sc***um through the inguinal ring (present at the junction of the inside of the hind leg and the abdomen) all the way up inside the abdomen to just behind the kidney where it started out during development in the womb.

Very few male horses are allowed to keep their testicles into adulthood. Intact stallions can be aggressive, unpredictable and easily distracted. Castration in normal horses is a simple procedure done on farm. Castration of a cryptorchid stallion involves abdominal surgery so must be done in a hospital setting with a sterile environment. This is a surgery that can be done at our clinic in Warrens.

Some interesting facts about retained testicles:
1. If the left testicle is retained it is most commonly located deep in the abdomen. If the right testicle is retained it is often located within the inguinal canal.
2. A retained testicle is much smaller than a scrotal testicle. Even so it can produce just as much testosterone, though cannot produce viable s***m.
3. Cryptorchidism is hereditary; a trait that is passed on to offspring. We do not recommend allowing a cryptorchid stallion to breed mares.
4. Retained abdominal testicles have a much higher risk of developing cancer.

In the picture, these testicles belong toa 14hh tall 4 year old stallion. On the left side is the normal scrotal testicle. On the right is the abdominal crypt testicle that was located near the kidney…this testicle was on the horse’s left side.

03/26/2026

Did you know that we have a brand new website? Please visit it to learn more about our services and our staff!

Welcome to Cranberry Country Equine Veterinary Service! Cranberry Country Equine Veterinary Service (CCEVS) was established in 2017 by Dr. Kara Gebhardt-Tessman with a goal of providing high quality care for equine patients in the West-Central Wisconsin area. With the changing veterinary landscape,....

03/18/2026

Coggins Clinic this Saturday!

It might still look like winter now, but it’s supposed to be in the 70’s Saturday!

No Haul in fee, come to 5831 US Highway 12, Warrens, WI. Saturday March 21st, 9am - noon.

Coggins $30
Rush coggins $60
Core vaccines package $83

Call us for further information!

03/12/2026

Coggins Clinic!

Saturday March 21, 9am-12pm

Haul in to 5831 US Highway 12, Warrens, WI. First come, first serve. Cash or card only.

Coggins $30
Coggins rush $60
Core vaccine package $83 (West Nile, EWT, rabies, flu, rhino.
Strangles $38
West Nile EWT $43
Flu/Rhino $31.50

Only services listed can be provided this day. For other services, please call office to schedule an appointment.

02/06/2026

Haul-in Equine Wellness Package

Only available during the month of March.

It’s a $480 value for only $337!

Package includes:
Physical exam
Coggins test
Core vaccines (West Nile, Eastern and Western encephalitis, Tetanus, Rabies, Flu, and Rhino)
F***l egg count
Strongid dewormer
Sedation and routine dental float
Sheath cleaning
Strangles Intranasal vaccine
Microchip implantation

Office visit fee is waived for the wellness appointments. Sheath cleaning, strangles vaccine and microchipping are optional. Declining these options brings package price to $265. Other vaccines and services can be added to the package, just ask.

Please call our office now to schedule your Wellness Haul-in appointment! 608-351-3040.

02/02/2026

Last chance this spring to take advantage of Chasing Daylight’s low cost feline spay/neuter program. February is the last month this program is offered. Get them cats before kitten season is upon us!

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Located in Tomah, WI, Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter mission is to protect animals from suffering and cruelty

01/15/2026

This is the last month this spring that this awesome program will be offered! Sign up while you can!

The February Feline Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic dates are OPEN!!! SIGN UP NOW!!!
Please register on our website at Chasingdaylight.org!
Please apply a topical flea med 2-3 days before. If fleas/ear mites noted and Revolution applied by vet an extra charge will occur....

01/06/2026

This low cost spay-neuter program is only offered for 2 more months! Take advantage of it before your kitties start coming into heat this spring!

Several openings for our January feline Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinic!!!
Please register on our website at Chasingdaylight.org!
Please apply a topical flea med 2-3 days before. If fleas/ear mites noted and Revolution applied by vet an extra charge will occur....

12/18/2025

The February Feline Low Cost Spay Neuter Program has open dates yet!!!
This is the last month for our program til Fall! Don't miss out!
Please register on our website at Chasingdaylight.org!
Please apply a topical flea med 2-3 days before. If fleas/ear mites noted and Revolution applied by vet an extra charge will occur....

12/13/2025

This is especiallu true this weekend!

This weather is bitter cold for us wimpy humans, but our equine friends thrive in these temperatures. They just need free choice hay, access to thawed water and SALT, and a place to get out of the wind when needed. Extra grain does not help horses stay warm, and for most, keeping them in a barn during cold weather is not good for their mental health. So sit back in the warmth of your heated home and watch your horses love this cold weather free of insects. There are a few horses that may need extra help during this weather; any animal whose weight is below ideal, or whose haircoat is not thick, especially if they are not acclimated to WI winters. These horses may need a heavy blanket to help them conserve energy and heat. If you have any questions about caring for your horse, call us at Cranberry Country Vet! We are happy to help.

11/22/2025