The arrival of a newborn foal is a moment of wonder and excitement for horse owners and breeders. The initial 24-48 hours after birth are incredibly vital for setting the stage for the foal’s growth and well-being. During this brief but crucial period, your foal requires special care and attention to ensure a smooth transition into the world. Read on …

While we’ve built our name and reputation on over three decades of providing the safest, most effective equine plasma we can, we’re also proud to serve as a trusted source for safe, timely and effective veterinary diagnostic solutions essential for both acute and preventative care for your equine patients. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound …

What is Botulism? Botulism is a serious condition resulting from bacterial infection by Clostridium botulinum. While botulism can affect all mammals including humans, horses—both adults and foals—are particularly susceptible due to their heightened sensitivity to the neurotoxins produced by the bacteria, which, if untreated, can lead to paralysis and death.  Ubiquitous on nearly all continents, botulism-causing bacteria are commonly found …

We’re proud to give our donor horses a chance to live out their best lives at our ranch in the rolling hills of Templeton, CA. As unique as you or I, every member of our donor family has its own story—and distinct personality to go along with it! We introduced you to Elvis, Cooper, and Ginobili in our first meet …

Veterinary professionals working with horses know just how devastating Failure of Passive Transfer (FPT) in foals can be. A serious condition that places newborn foals at risk of developing life-threatening complications, FPT can occur in 10-20% of foals, which in the U.S. alone can account for nearly 4,000 foals in a given year At Plasvacc, we’ve worked hard to develop …

Everything we do here at Plasvacc USA revolves around the health and happiness of our donor animals. Cared for at our ranch in Templeton, CA, our horses come from many different backgrounds, and each has its own story and distinct personality. We are proud of our donor herd, and always make sure they are happy and well cared for. We …