Bend Equine Medical Center

12/06/2025

We take our commitment to provision of 24/7/365 emergency services very seriously. We want to let our clients know that we have transitioned to using an automated (AI) service agent to answer emergency calls and then contact our emergency team.

Our goal is for your calls to be answered immediately and seamlessly with no on hold time. While we know it's sometimes intimidating (or aggravating) to talk to an AI agent, we have worked to develop an experience that allows rapid collection of important information from you, with rapid transmission of that information to our on call team.

As always, there are circumstances in which our team may be occupied in a critical emergency and unable to call back immediately. If you ever fail to hear from us within 20 minutes of placing your first call, please call again.

Please let us know if we can streamline the technology to provide a better experience!

12/03/2025

How is your horse's mouth looking? Give your horse the gift of improved dental health by scheduling them for dental care at a reduced price during our Winter Dental Special!

It's time to call or email to sign up now for our annual Winter Dental Special, taking place *in our nice, warm clinic only* during the months of December, January and February.

Our special includes a discounted wellness exam, $45 off your dental float/equilibration, and we also offer great discounts on wellness bloodwork/fecal panels including senior panels to check for Cushing's Disease/PPID and Coggins testing!

12/01/2025

𝐄𝐇𝐕-𝟏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐇𝐌 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

𝟏𝟐/𝟎𝟏/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝟏𝟏:𝟒𝟓𝐚𝐦

Wow, how are we in December already?

The current EHV-1 reported case total associated with the Waco, TX outbreak is 46, 33 of which are the EHM/neurologic form. Affected states at this time include Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, South Dakota, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Washington state. There are not reported numbers of mortalities to present.

There have been additional reports of EHM in MD (11/18) and PA (11/27) that are not associated with the Waco, TX outbreak. This is 𝐧𝐨𝐭 an abnormal pattern for this disease, as spontaneous outbreaks are known to happen, especially if there is a gathering of younger horses for an event, sale, etc.

Though many western performance events have either been cancelled or rescheduled, it continues to be important to practice good biosecurity and monitoring while traveling and at home. Additionally, it is important to remember that any horse can contract and/or spread Equine Herpesvirus 1 - it is not limited to barrel horses. Horses that have been at events or are traveling should have their temperature monitored at least twice daily (morning and evening) and have their own sets of equipment, buckets, etc. - refer back to our recent post on biosecurity for more tips on how to avoid infectious disease spread.

At any rate, as the outbreak situation continues to develop, transport recommendations have been evolving state by state. Not all states with positive cases have travel restrictions. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐕𝐈 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬.

Current travel recommendations and restrictions:

𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐝𝐚 (𝟏𝟏/𝟏𝟗 - 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝)
- Entry permits required until January 1, 2026
- 21 day rule applies (has not been at a premise where a confirmed case of EHV-1 has been in the last 21 days)
- Health Certificates/CVI’s are valid for 30 days from date of issuance, though it needs to be sent with supporting documentation to obtain an entry permit
- Supplemental statements required on CVIs

𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐚 (𝟏𝟏/𝟐𝟏 - 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝)
- Health Certificates/CVIs for horses coming from a state with a confirmed case of EHV-1 (TX, OK, LA, SD, CO, NM, AZ, WA) in the last 30 days are only valid for 5 days
- Non-positive origin states: 30 day health certificates accepted
- Supplemental statements required on CVIs
- The department may have/will contact you if you were at an affected event

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚 (𝟏𝟏/𝟐𝟏 - 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝)
- CVIs/health certificates must be issued no earlier than 72 hours prior to travel in MT
- Horses potentially exposed to EHV-1 within 14 days of inspection are not eligible for import/travel into MT
- Horses displaying clinical signs of EHV-1 or EHM are not eligible for import/travel into MT

𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐧 (𝟏𝟏/𝟏𝟗 - 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝)
- No current restrictions, but event producers need to register their event with the OR Dept. of Ag. 20 days prior to event, collect records of attendees and horses present and have a designated isolation area available at events. There also needs to be a listed veterinarian of record for events (they don’t need to be present at the event, but available if questions/sick horses arise).

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 (𝟏𝟏/𝟐𝟓 - 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝)
- No current restrictions, but horses returning from exposed events/facilities are recommended to be isolated for 21 days with twice daily temperature monitoring and increased biosecurity.
- The department may have/will contact you if you were at an affected event.

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨 - 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝
- Supplemental statements required on CVIs/health certificates
- No current restrictions

𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚/𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 - 𝐧𝐞𝐰
- The World Equestrian Center cancelled several events
- ALL horses (including those arriving from within the state of FL) arriving at the World Equestrian Center will be required to have a 14 day health certificate/CVI - those without proper paperwork will be denied entry.

𝐎𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚
- Supplemental statements required on health certificates/CVI (21 day rule)

The majority of states are not accepting 6-month passports (Extended Equine Certificates of Veterinary Inspection/EECVI) at this time. Shorter term health certificates (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection/CVI) are still being accepted and can be issued by your veterinarian for travel. If you are traveling, you and your veterinarian should contact the destination state department of agriculture/state veterinarian for the most current regulations. Additional states may require supplemental statements on CVIs/health certificates - it is recommended to contact the destination state when traveling to find out the most current regulations.

NV recommendations, supplemental statements and updates can be found here: https://agri.nv.gov/Animals/Animal_Disease/Import_Requirements/

AZ recommendations, supplemental statements and updates can be found here:https://agriculture.az.gov/sites/default/files/Letterhead%20Color-NEW%20LOGO-MOVEMENT%20RESTRICTIONS-SIGNED.pdfhttps://agriculture.az.gov/sites/default/files/EHV-EHM-LETTER-TEST%20POSITIVE-NON-CLINICAL-FINAL-SIGNED.pdf

MT recommendations and updates can be found here: https://news.mt.gov/Department-of-Livestock/Equine-Import-Alert

OR recommendations and updates can be found here: https://www.oregonvma.org/news/oda-implements-rules-to-help-prevent-the-spread-of-equine-herpesvirus

CA recommendations and updates can be found here: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/equine_herpes_virus.html

CO recommendations and supplemental statements can be found here: https://ag.colorado.gov/animal-health/reportable-diseases/equine-neurologic-disease/equine-herpes-virus-outbreak

FL/World Equestrian Center requirements can be found here: https://worldequestriancenter.com/news/wec-ocala-announces-increased-biosecurity-measures-show-cancellations-amid-ehv-1-concerns/

OK supplemental statement: https://ag.ok.gov/disease-alerts/

11/30/2025

🐴 Life After Colic Surgery: What to Expect During Recovery

Hearing that your horse needs colic surgery can be overwhelming — but with today’s advanced veterinary care, many horses go on to make a full and healthy recovery.

At Bend Equine, we often see horses return to comfortable, active lives after surgery, including those treated for strangulating lipomas and other serious intestinal conditions.

🩺 The First 24–48 Hours:
After surgery, horses are carefully monitored for pain, heart rate, hydration, and intestinal function.
IV fluids, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory medications help stabilize recovery, and small amounts of feed are reintroduced gradually once gut motility returns.
Close observation during this stage is critical to catch complications early.

🏠 Recovery at Home:
Once your horse is cleared to go home (usually within 5–10 days), post-operative care focuses on:
✅ Stall rest with gradual hand-walking
✅ Strict incision management to prevent infection or herniation
✅ Slow, structured reintroduction of feed
✅ Follow-up exams and, if indicated, abdominal ultrasounds

Most horses are back to light turnout within 60–90 days, and many return to full work over the following months.

💚 Long-Term Outlook:
Thanks to advances in anesthesia, surgical technique, and intensive care, survival rates for colic surgery now exceed 80% in many cases — and even higher for horses operated on early, depending on their intestinal lesions.
With ongoing veterinary monitoring, good nutrition, and careful management, many horses go on to enjoy years of soundness and comfort.

🌿 The Takeaway:
Colic surgery is no longer a “last resort” — it’s a powerful, life-saving tool that gives many horses a second chance.
Prompt action, skilled veterinary care, and a strong recovery plan make all the difference.

📞 If you ever face a colic emergency, call Bend Equine immediately.
We’re here 24/7 with the expertise, facilities, and compassionate care your horse deserves.

11/26/2025

At Bend Equine Medical Center, we are profoundly grateful for the trust and loyalty you have shown us, not only on this special day but every single day of the year. Your partnership in the journey of equine health is invaluable, and we want to wish you and your family a joyful and fulfilling Thanksgiving. Thank you for being an essential part of our community; we look forward to continuing to support you and your equine companions.

Our office will be closed the 27th & 28th of November to allow our staff to celebrate with their family.

As always, we are available on-call throughout the long weekend. If you do need us for an emergency, please call the clinic at (541) 388-4006 and speak with our answering service to connect with our on-call veterinarian.

Please note, voicemails and emails will not be checked until we return on Monday.

11/25/2025

𝐄𝐇𝐕-𝟏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐇𝐌 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

𝟏𝟏/𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝟏𝟎:𝟒𝟎𝐚𝐦

The current EHV-1 case total associated with the Waco, TX outbreak is 32, 26 of which are the EHM/neurologic form. Affected states at this time include Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, South Dakota, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Washington state. There are not reported numbers of mortalities to present.

What do we predict will happen over the next few weeks? Dr. Buchanan at Brazos Valley Equine has put together a great explanation of what we can expect as far as timeline, waves of the virus and how exposure is defined. This is why we will still expect to see new fevers and new cases, and why continued monitoring and biosecurity practices remain crucial so we can mitigate disease spread. Rather than continue to panic and cause distress, this is an expected flow of EHV and we can continue to all slow spread and identify cases to the best of our ability.

The total cases reported at this time do appear to skew the numbers and make it seem like there is a significant amount of horses with EHM over the respiratory form of EHV-1, however we know that the majority of exposed horses will not develop neurologic disease. Additionally, cases are likely under-reported and all exposed horses may not be getting tested.

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐝𝐚 (𝟏𝟏/𝟏𝟗)

- Entry permits required until January 1, 2026
- 21 day rule applies (has not been at a premise where a confirmed case of EHV-1 has been in the last 21 days)
- Health Certificates/CVI’s are valid for 30 days from date of issuance, though it needs to be sent with supporting documentation to obtain an entry permit
- Supplemental statements required on CVIs

𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐚 (𝟏𝟏/𝟏𝟗)

- Health Certificates/CVIs for horses coming from a state with a confirmed case of EHV-1 (TX, OK, LA, SD, CO, NM, AZ, WA) in the last 30 days are only valid for 5 days
- Non-positive origin states: 30 day health certificates accepted
- Supplemental statements required on CVIs

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚 (𝟏𝟏/𝟐𝟏)

- CVIs/health certificates must be issued no earlier than 72 hours prior to travel in MT
- Horses potentially exposed to EHV-1 within 14 days of inspection are not eligible for import/travel into MT
- Horses displaying clinical signs of EHV-1 or EHM are not eligible for import/travel into MT

𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐧 (𝟏𝟏/𝟏𝟗)

- No current restrictions, but event producers need to register their event with the OR Dept. of Ag. 20 days prior to event, collect records of attendees and horses present and have a designated isolation area available at events.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 (𝟏𝟏/𝟐𝟓)

- No current restrictions, but horses returning from exposed events/facilities are recommended to be isolated for 21 days with twice daily temperature monitoring and increased biosecurity.

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐨

- Supplemental statements required on CVIs/health certificates
- No current restrictions

*not all states have posted restrictions, even those with positive cases - these are the only valid restrictions/reccomendations I was able to find*

The majority of states are not accepting 6-month passports (Extended Equine Certificates of Veterinary Inspection/EECVI) at this time. Shorter term health certificates (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection/CVI) are still being accepted and can be issued by your veterinarian for travel. If you are traveling, you and your veterinarian should contact the destination state for the most current regulations.

Additional states may require supplemental statements on CVIs/health certificates - it is recommended to contact the destination state when traveling to find out the most current regulations.

- Dr. Cooper

NV recommendations, supplemental statements and updates can be found here: https://agri.nv.gov/Animals/Animal_Disease/Import_Requirements/

AZ recommendations, supplemental statements and updates can be found here:https://agriculture.az.gov/sites/default/files/Letterhead%20Color-NEW%20LOGO-MOVEMENT%20RESTRICTIONS-SIGNED.pdf

MT recommendations and updates can be found here: https://news.mt.gov/Department-of-Livestock/Equine-Import-Alert

OR recommendations and updates can be found here: https://www.oregonvma.org/news/oda-implements-rules-to-help-prevent-the-spread-of-equine-herpesvirus

CA recommendations and updates can be found here: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/equine_herpes_virus.html

CO recommendations and supplemental statements can be found here: https://ag.colorado.gov/animal-health/reportable-diseases/equine-neurologic-disease/equine-herpes-virus-outbreakey o

11/25/2025

𝐄𝐇𝐕-𝟏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐇𝐌 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲; 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

The term biosecurity is being thrown around a significant amount online these days, but what does that actually mean? Are event cancellations and staying home enough, or can we be doing more to keep our horses safe?

Good biosecurity practices are something that horse owners and event producers should be aware of and put into action, regardless of current disease outbreaks. Silent/asymptomatic shedders exist for many other equine diseases - not just EHV-1. So, what can we do to keep our horses healthy?

It goes beyond just not touching noses. Not sharing buckets, tack, water hoses, grooming equipment, nebulizers and other supplies is a great start, but there is so much more than that to be implemented. When traveling, I suggest not using a communal tie rail or fence to tie your horses to, and instead keeping them tied at (or in) your trailer. Do not touch other people's horses or walk through their trailer, manure, etc and track it back to your own animals, as humans and their shoes/footwear can serve as a conduit for virus particles. Ideally, if overnight stalling is required the stalls would not allow direct contact between horses (solid walls) and would not allow horses to stick their heads into the barn isle. After the event, stalls should be thoroughly stripped and sprayed with a disinfectant solution. Wood walls and dirt/clay flooring are inherently difficult to disinfect and should be avoided in high-traffic barns.

Commercial transporters can strip and spray down trailers between loads of horses using a disinfectant such as Rescue or Virkon, mixed and applied according to label instructions. These disinfectants can also be used to clean stalls and barns with appropriate flooring/siding/etc.

Warm-up pens can present a unique challenge to biosecurity as there are many horses breathing hard and snorting in close contact during warm ups. Most viruses, including EHV, are transmitted through direct contact and aerosolization (think, sneezing/snorting). Optimally, if it's possible you would warm-up in an area well removed from other horses, 80+ feet away to totally prevent inhalation of aerosolized virus particles. Logistically however, this is something that cannot happen at most facilities or events. This is where some screening practices can come into play.

It is good practice to take your horse's temperature (I recommend a digital thermometer used to take a re**al temperature) the day before and morning of an event/commingling with other horses, prior to hauling or any medication administration (medications such as banamine, bute, equioxx, ketofen, dexamethasone can decrease/mask fevers) AND/OR if they show any clinical signs associated with contagious disease at any point such as lethargy, coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge/snotty nose, inappetance, colic, diarrhea or any abnormal behavior. 𝐀 𝐟𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝟏𝟎𝟏.𝟓 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐅. Routine daily temperature checks should become standard for at least 7 days after returning home from an event. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘴 (𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯) 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦, 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦.

𝐀𝐭-𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬:

- Separate from other horses/equines 30+ feet away if possible
- Dedicated hose, water buckets, feeders, manure fork and wheelbarrow for sick horse
- Dedicated footwear for sick horse, ideally rubber boots that can be dipped into a disinfectant foot bath and only worn when in the direct vicinity of that animal
- Latex/similar gloves for horse handling
- The sick animal should be handled last, fed last, have its pen cleaned last, etc. and the person responsible for doing so should immediately leave the premises and change clothes, shower, etc.
- Hand sanitizer should be available and used immediately after handling the sick horse, even if gloves are used. Thorough hand-washing is more ideal.

It is highly recommended to have your veterinarian out to examine your sick horses as soon as possible to perform appropriate diagnostics and administer treatment where necessary. Test results may further dictate isolation and quarantine procedures, especially in the case of reportable diseases such as EHV-1.

EHV can survive in environments for up to 35 days in ideal conditions, though the majority of the time it likely only lasts in the environment for less than 7 days. It is importing to keep healthy, unexposed horses out of exposed/contaminated areas for this general time frame - typical recommendations are 21-28 days. 35 days is optimal.

AAEP Biosecurity guidelines:https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AAEP-General-Biosecurity-Guidelines_1.pdf

CDFA Biosecurity Toolkit for Equine Events: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/Equine_Biosecurity.html

AAEP Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1 & EHV-4) Disease Guidelines:https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Equine-Herpesvirus-EHV-1-and-EHV-4-Guidelines-final.pdf

11/25/2025

🐴 Colic Surgery and Strangulating Lipomas: What Horse Owners Should Know

Colic is one of the most serious emergencies horse owners face — and in some cases, surgery can be life-saving.

These photos are of Dr. Krebs pointing out two different instances of one of the most common surgical causes of colic in middle-aged to older horses is a condition called a strangulating lipoma.

🩺 What Is a Strangulating Lipoma?
A lipoma is a benign (non-cancerous) fatty tumor that forms in the abdomen.
Over time, these lipomas can develop long, thin stalks that loop around and wrap tightly around a section of intestine, cutting off blood flow.
When this happens, the affected intestine quickly becomes painful, distended, and begins to die — a true surgical emergency. If caught quickly enough, the surgeon may be able to remove the strangulating tumor before the intestine is irreversibly damaged. In other cases, the compromised bowel must be resected, which can reduce the odds of a good outcome.

⚠️ Recognizing the Signs:
Horses with strangulating lipomas often show severe, unrelenting colic signs that do not respond to standard pain control.
Common signs include:

Continuous rolling or thrashing, often to the point of creating abrasions on the head and body

Pawing, stretching out and laying down for prolonged periods

Heavy sweating and discomfort

Rapid heart rate

Reduced manure production

If your horse shows these symptoms, call your veterinarian immediately — early recognition can make all the difference.

🔪 Treatment and Prognosis:
Strangulating lipomas cannot be resolved medically. Surgery is the only option to remove the affected intestine and restore normal function.
With timely surgical intervention and proper post-operative care, many horses make a successful recovery and return to comfortable, active lives.

💚 Awareness:
While we can’t prevent lipomas from forming, knowing the risk factors — such as age (typically over 15 years) and body condition (overweight horses are more prone) — helps owners stay alert for signs and be ready for quick acftion.

🌿 The Takeaway:
Strangulating lipomas are a leading cause of surgical colic in older horses — but with rapid diagnosis, skilled surgery, and dedicated aftercare, many horses can recover and thrive.

📞 If you ever suspect colic, don’t wait — contact Bend Equine immediately.
Our team is equipped to diagnose, stabilize, and perform emergency colic surgery when every minute counts.

11/23/2025

𝐄𝐇𝐕-𝟏 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐇𝐌 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

11/23/2025 09:00am

The current EHV-1 confirmed case count is 27, with 21 of those cases being the EHM (neurologic) form of the disease. The affected states are Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Washington state.

There has been a significant amount of speculation on how high the case load actually is. It is important to remember that while there is a delay in positive test reporting, all owners may not necessarily choose to have their animals tested. Additionally, it was speculated that some animals passed prior to testing being performed, falsely decreasing positive numbers. It is quite important to realize that there is no way to verify these speculations without data present, which was the instigator for this series to be written - we’d like to keep you all up to date on the facts that have been presented. These outbreak situations are stressful enough as it is without guesswork and the proverbial social media firestorm that is happening as a result. The fact of the matter is, we all only what want is best for our horses & to keep them safe.

That being said, Arizona and Nevada continue to be the only states with updated travel regulations.

𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐚 (𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝟏/𝟏𝟗)

- Previous 30-day health certificates will only be valid for 5 days if the origin state has had an EHV-1/EHM detection in the previous 30 days
- Supplemental statements are required on the health certificates (found here: https://agriculture.az.gov/sites/default/files/Letterhead%20Color-NEW%20LOGO-MOVEMENT%20RESTRICTIONS-SIGNED.pdf)
- Extended (6-month passports) health certificates are cancelled and availability will be paused for the next 30 days
- Additional rules due to early November vesicular stomatitis outbreak listed on site

𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐝𝐚 (𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝟏𝟏/𝟏𝟗)

- Implementation of an Entry Permit System - All health certificates (CVIs), test results and supporting documents must be faxed/emailed to the permit office for review, then details submitted to the online permit system to obtain an entry permit number
- Entry permits will be required until January 1, 2026
- Health certificates must have supplemental statements (Found here https://agri.nv.gov/Animals/Animal_Disease/Import_Requirements/)
- Animals will be denied entry if they have been on a premise or at an event with a confirmed case of EHV-1/EHM in the last 21 days ( Extraco Events Center, 377 Arena, Lazy E Arena, Jackson County)
- Additional rules due to early November vesicular stomatitis outbreak listed on site

The National Finals Rodeo & Junior National Finals Rodeo is planning on continuing as scheduled with additional rules & regulations in place with the safety of their equine athletes at the forefront.

Major events that are being postponed or rescheduled include the Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway and the 2025 National Finals Breakaway Roping. A significant number of large barrel races, professional rodeos, horse sales and other western performance events have also been cancelled in multiple states in an effort to reduce spread during this time.

- Dr. Cooper

Update:

MT Dept of Ag has released the following regulations:

“- All equines entering Montana must be traveling on a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) issued no earlier than 72 hours prior to travel into Montana. This 72-hour restriction also applies to equines who are issued a CVI in Montana to travel out-of-state and are returning to Montana on the same CVI.
- Equines that may have been exposed to EHV-1 within 14 days prior to CVI inspection are not eligible for importation into Montana until this order is lifted.
- Equines exhibiting any clinical signs consistent with EHV-1 or EHM, including a fever, are not eligible for importation into Montana until this Order is lifted.
- All other importation requirements for equines eligible for entry into Montana pursuant to this Order remain in place

Up to date confirmed cases can be found here: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/news/article/Equine-Herpesvirus-Myeloencephalopathy-(EHM)-Outbreak

Arizona equine travel regulationscan be found here:https://agriculture.az.gov/sites/default/files/Letterhead%20Color-NEW%20LOGO-MOVEMENT%20RESTRICTIONS-SIGNED.pdf

Nevada travel regulations can be found here: https://agri.nv.gov/Animals/Animal_Disease/Import_Requirements/wng

11/21/2025

🐴 Better Hooves Through Teamwork: How Veterinarians and Farriers Can Work Together To Optimize Outcomes

When it comes to your horse’s soundness, the hoof truly is the foundation.
That’s why collaboration between your veterinarian and farrier is so important — especially when radiographs (X-rays) are part of the process.

🩺 Why Teamwork Matters:
Veterinarians and farriers each bring unique expertise and perspectives to your horse’s care.

The veterinarian provides detailed insight into bone alignment, joint and palmar/plantar angles using radiographs.

The farrier benefits from the additional information gained from radiographs and translates that information into precise trimming and shoeing strategies to optimize hoof balance, comfort, and performance.

📸 Using Radiographs for Precision Shoeing:
Radiographs help visualize the internal structures of the hoof — including the coffin bone, joint angles, and sole depth — so both the vet and farrier can:
✅ Identify and correct imbalances
✅ Optimize breakover and hoof-pastern alignment
✅ Manage conditions like laminitis, navicular changes, reverse palmar/plantar angles and underrun heels
✅ Customize shoe placement for your horse’s unique anatomy

🤝 The Power of Collaboration:
When your farrier and veterinarian work side by side, your horse benefits from both perspectives — craftsmanship and science combined.
Regular communication between the two ensures that hoof care plans evolve as your horse’s needs change, helping prevent problems before they start.

🌿 The Takeaway:
Whether for a performance horse, a senior partner, or a laminitis rehab case, the best outcomes happen when vet + farrier + owner work together as a team.

📞 Ask Bend Equine about scheduling a farrier consultation with radiographs — we’re happy to collaborate directly with your farrier to keep your horse sound from the ground up.

11/21/2025

𝐀𝐧 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 (𝐎𝐃𝐀):

11/21/2025

THIS ONE IS FOR YOU, OREGON PRODUCERS: In regards to registering equine exhibitions/events:

“Rules Overview

- All exhibitions where equines will be present must register with ODA at least 20 days before the event.
- Specific records must be collected at the time of entry.
- At least one designated veterinarian is involved in planning the exhibition and is available to provide care.
- Each exhibition where equines are present must have a designated isolation area.”

Dr. Cooper personally called the ODA today for clarification on these rules after some questions from clients.

Events that were already occurring within 20 days will not be cancelled by the state, however, it is imperative to register your event with the ODA as soon as possible. They will allow a grace period with the understanding that these rules were just posted in light of events and exhibitions already being scheduled. The important thing is to get registered as soon as possible and have a detailed list of horses and competitors available in case EHV positive cases are found in the state.

More information and instructions on registration can be found here:

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has issued temporary rules to help reduce the risk of spreading Equine Herpes Virus (EHV)/Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EMH). The rules filed on November 19, 2025, will immediately strengthen Oregon’s ability to prevent the entry and spread of EHV/EH...