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Your Trusted Equine Veterinary Partner in North Berwick, ME
TNT Equine is a full-service equine ambulatory practice serving Southern Maine, the New Hampshire Seacoast, and the Eastern Lakes Region. With over 80 years of combined equine experience, our team of dedicated doctors provides 24-hour emergency care, preventative medicine, reproduction services, internal medicine, sports medicine, and advanced dentistry. Our expanded facility in North Berwick, Maine, supports surgical dental cases and critical care, while our ambulatory services bring cutting-edge diagnostics directly to clients' barns. We prioritize patient-centered care for horses of all ages and disciplines, from foals to world champions. Our board-certified veterinarians utilize state-of-the-art technology to deliver precise diagnostics and treatments.We emphasize preventative wellness programs tailored to individual needs and offer specialized reproductive services, including cooled and frozen semen processing. Our team's expertise spans decades, ensuring clients receive reliable, compassionate care. We maintain 24/7 emergency availability for established clients within our service area. Our facility supports advanced dental procedures and foal monitoring, enhancing recovery outcomes. We are committed to transparency, client education, and maintaining the highest standards of equine health management.
Services
Preventative Medicine
Reproduction Services
Equine Dentistry
24-Hour Emergency Care
Internal Medicine
Sports Medicine
Surgical Dentistry
Foal Monitoring
Cooled Semen Processing
Frozen Semen Storage
Highlights and features
- We offer over 80 years of combined equine experience with board-certified veterinarians.
- Our 24-hour emergency services ensure critical care availability at all times.
- We utilize cutting-edge diagnostics and technology for precise, effective treatments.
- Our team provides ambulatory care where horses are most comfortable: at home.
- We specialize in advanced dental and reproductive services for equine patients.
Services
Equine Dentistry
Our advanced power-assisted dental equipment corrects complex oral issues while minimizing patient stress. Services include routine exams, sharp point reduction, tooth restoration, and standing extractions. Our facility handles surgical cases, reducing recovery time and improving outcomes. Regular dental maintenance prevents performance issues and systemic health problems.
Reproduction Services
We offer cooled/frozen semen processing, phantom training, artificial insemination, and embryo transfer. Our lab ensures optimal semen quality for successful breedings. Foaling stalls with 24/7 monitoring provide critical support during parturition. Hormone therapy and diagnostic imaging maximize pregnancy success rates for mares.
24-Hour Emergency Care
Critical care available day or night for colic, lacerations, lameness, and foaling complications. Established clients access on-call veterinarians via dedicated phone line. Emergency services cover acute diagnostics, pain management, and stabilization for transport when needed.
Preventative Medicine
Customized vaccination protocols, deworming programs, and nutritional counseling prevent disease and optimize performance. Routine exams identify early signs of systemic issues. Our ambulatory teams deliver farm-specific biosecurity recommendations and health monitoring in horses' natural environments.
Internal Medicine
Advanced diagnostics for respiratory, gastrointestinal, and metabolic conditions. On-site lab analysis supports rapid treatment decisions. We manage chronic illnesses like Cushing's disease and insulin resistance, combining medication with lifestyle adjustments to improve quality of life.
People
Deme M. Erickson, DVM
Founder & Reproduction Specialist
Dr. Erickson founded TNT Equine after 30 years of advancing equine dentistry and reproduction. She pioneered power-assisted dental techniques and became the region's leading reproduction veterinarian. Her work balances clinical excellence with family-focused care.
Elizabeth Edmunds, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Edmunds brings 20+ years of equine medicine experience, including a decade at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital. She expanded her expertise in modern dentistry after joining TNT Equine. She also operates Hoofbeats Veterinary Services in western New Hampshire.
Lauri Fudge
Practice Manager
Lauri transitioned from equine show circuit management to veterinary practice leadership. She oversees daily operations and client relations, leveraging her industry knowledge to streamline care coordination. She manages the team's growth while maintaining personal client connections.
Vanessa Coleman
Veterinary Technician
Vanessa contributes 30+ years of large animal clinical experience. Her focus on equine behavior enhances patient handling during procedures. She bridges technical expertise with practical horsemanship insights, supporting both ambulatory and facility-based care.
Questions
Do you provide emergency care outside regular business hours?
Yes, we offer 24-hour emergency services for established clients within our service area. Call 207-957-4000 to reach the on-call veterinarian.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve Southern Maine, New Hampshire Seacoast, Eastern Lakes Region, and select Massachusetts equine patients through ambulatory visits and facility-based care.
What dental technologies do you use?
Our power-assisted dental equipment enables precise corrections of sharp points, hooks, and periodontal issues. We also perform standing extractions and tooth restoration procedures using intra-oral cameras.
Can you handle complex reproductive cases?
Yes, our services include cooled/frozen semen processing, embryo transfer, and problem mare management. We maintain 24/7 foaling monitoring with immediate intervention capabilities.
How often should horses receive dental exams?
Mature horses require annual exams, while horses aged 2-5 need biannual evaluations to address developmental dental issues promptly and prevent performance problems.
Reviews (4)
G. Whitis Wing
Mar 27, 2021
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Excellent veterinary care, wonderful staff and well laid out, clean facility. Especially appreciate their equine reproductive and power dental care!
Christian Melson
Jan 02, 2021
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Excellent looking barn and the horses look extremely well cared for. Everyone here was extremely pleasant.
Kelly Benedetti
Dec 22, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Reliability,Responsiveness
I can count on them to keep my RAO/ heaves horse going strong. Always friendly and professional.
I can count on them to keep my RAO/ heaves horse going strong. Always friendly and professional.
Kate Bennett
Jul 23, 2019
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TNT has done amazing work with the horses in my program and theyre especially good at getting to the bottom of whats going on with them! The transformations in the horses since switching to here is incredible. Thank you TNT!!
