From the Horse’s Mouth

I’m a horse owner. I’m also a registered veterinary technician with over 15 years experience in the field. I am a staunch proponent of preventive medicine, and my mantra is the old saying, “prevention is the best medicine.” This includes vaccines. However, the notion that a de-wormer can treat COVID-19 infections in people has me…

Here we go Again: The Attack of Anti-Maskers and Anti-Vaxxers

With COVID-19 cases of the Delta variant surging in New Mexico, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham reinstated the mask mandate for indoor settings, and suggested mandatory vaccines for all healthcare workers. The Delta variant is especially concerning since it has proven to be more contagious, may cause more serious illness in unvaccinated persons, and that fully…

Science vs Misinformation: Vaccines vs COVID-19

The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is in the news this week with 40% of all cases nationwide occurring in just three states with the lowest vaccination rates: Florida, Texas and Missouri.  It is no coincidence that the counties and states with the lowest vaccination rates are seeing a surge in the virus. Unvaccinated…