Business Details
19 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Equine Veterinary Care in Central Alberta
Established in 2007 by Dr. Brian Heide, our practice specializes in equine veterinary medicine and bovine services across Central Alberta. Our clinic features advanced diagnostic tools, including digital x-ray and ultrasound systems, alongside dedicated facilities for foaling and reproductive technologies. We prioritize cutting-edge treatments for performance horses and broodmares, combining traditional and innovative approaches to reproductive care. With a focus on equine reproduction, we offer artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and infertility diagnostics, supported by 24/7 emergency services. Our team provides on-farm care for both horses and cattle, utilizing a mobile clinic unit to ensure accessibility.Dr. Heide's expertise in large animal medicine, developed through years of mixed practice, informs our comprehensive herd health programs. We maintain a recipient mare herd for embryo transfer and offer specialized care for high-risk pregnancies. Our commitment to client education and transparent communication ensures informed decision-making for animal health. The clinic's infrastructure includes boarding facilities, surgical spaces, and isolation areas to accommodate diverse medical needs. With over 15 years of service, we continue to integrate emerging technologies while maintaining personalized care for every patient.
Services
Artificial Insemination
Embryo Transfer
Foaling Services
Stallion Management
Lameness Diagnostics
Acupuncture
Dentistry
Pre-Purchase Exams
Bovine Services
Emergency Care
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care for large animals
- Our clinic provides advanced equine reproductive technologies
- We combine on-farm accessibility with mobile diagnostic equipment
- Our team has specialized expertise in performance horse medicine
- We maintain dedicated facilities for high-risk pregnancies and foaling
Services
Artificial Insemination
We perform artificial insemination using fresh, cooled, or frozen semen with specialized mare management protocols. Our facility monitors mares every 6-8 hours post-ovulation induction to optimize insemination timing. The clinic serves as a receiving center for frozen semen, providing critical timing support for successful conception.
Embryo Transfer
Our embryo transfer services allow valuable mares to produce multiple offspring annually. We harvest embryos 6-8 days post-ovulation and transfer them to synchronized recipient mares. This technology benefits show mares needing to maintain competition schedules and owners preserving valuable genetics through our freezing protocols.
Foaling Services
We offer 24/7 monitored foaling care with vulvar transceivers and surveillance systems. Our clinic manages high-risk pregnancies including cases of placentitis and pre-pubic tendon rupture. Dr. Heide's on-site presence ensures immediate intervention for critical cases, supported by remote monitoring capabilities for owner access.
Lameness Diagnostics
Our lameness evaluations combine digital x-ray imaging with ultrasound diagnostics to identify musculoskeletal issues. We utilize Powerfloat equipment for dental assessments and collaborate with equine surgeons for complex cases. The service focuses on performance optimization through early detection and targeted treatment plans.
Bovine Services
We provide comprehensive on-farm bovine care including pregnancy diagnosis, semen testing, and herd health programs. Our services cover calving assistance, feedlot production management, and calf medicine. The practice maintains specialized equipment for surgical procedures like eye enucleations and rumenostomies in field conditions.
People
Dr. Brian Heide
Veterinarian
Graduated from WCVM in 2002 with veterinary medicine degree and zoology background. Specializes in equine reproduction and sports medicine. Owns and operates clinic since 2007, combining clinical practice with cutting horse breeding expertise.
Leah
Animal Health Technician
Certified animal health technician with 15+ years experience in large animal care. Joined Heide Veterinary in 2017 after mixed practice background. Specializes in equine reproduction and on-farm diagnostics while maintaining active involvement in cutting horse competitions.
Questions
What equine reproductive services do you offer?
We provide artificial insemination with fresh, cooled, or frozen semen, embryo transfer, embryo freezing, and recipient mare programs. Our services include 24/7 monitoring for high-risk pregnancies and specialized care for infertility cases.
Do you offer emergency veterinary services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency care for large animals with on-call veterinarian support and clinic facilities available for critical cases requiring immediate attention.
What areas do you serve?
Our primary service area covers Central Alberta, including Red Deer and Sylvan Lake regions. We offer on-farm services through our mobile clinic unit across these locations.
What diagnostic tools are available?
We utilize digital x-ray systems, Exago ultrasound with tendon probes, and Powerfloat dental equipment. Our clinic maintains specialized tools for reproductive diagnostics and sports medicine evaluations.
Do you provide bovine veterinary care?
Yes, we offer comprehensive bovine services including pregnancy testing, herd health programs, calving assistance, and feedlot medicine. All services are performed on-farm with mobile equipment.
