Kentucky Lake Equine Hospital

01/10/2025

Snow Day Shenanigans! All the patients were treated, new things learned, and a little fun was had too!

12/24/2024

Kentucky Lake Equine Hospital will be closed Tuesday December 24th through Thursday December 26th for the Christmas holiday and will reopen on Friday the 27th. We will still be on call, so if you have an equine emergency, please call the clinic at 270-527-6655. Merry Christmas!!

12/13/2024

It's that time of year again!! KLEH has a 10% discount on IN CLINIC EQUINE DENTALS from the beginning of December through the end of January. The schedule is filling fast, but you can still get in if you call and schedule an appointment!
A comprehensive evaluation by a Licensed Equine Veterinarian is critical to your horses' health, as they care and specialize in your horses mouth and are educated and qualified in the sedation of your horse or mule. Equine dentistry encompasses all aspects of the evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of any and all diseases, disorders, and conditions that affect the teeth, oral cavity, mandible, maxillofacial area, and the adjacent and associated structures.

11/07/2024

Congratulations to Stephanie Tucker for winning our drawing for the Stanley Cup from Prascend! Thanks to BI for sponsoring this drawing.
Prascend is a medication used for Cushings Disease in horses.
If you have questions about symptoms of this disease, please give us a call at 270-527-6655

11/03/2024

KLEH had a confirmed equine west nile virus diagnosis this last week in a horse out of Graves County, as some might have seen, being this is a recordable disease that is reported to the Kentucky State Veterinary Office. This is Kentucky's 10th confirmed equine west nile case this year. Many times West Nile presents as neurologic symptoms with muscle fasciculations. With treatment, about 1/3 recover, 1/3 recover with some neurologic deficiencies, and 1/3 do not survive.
This is why we carry and encourage CORE EQ INNOVATOR® vaccination, as it protects against Rabies, Tetanus, West Nile, and Eastern and Western encephalomyelitis.
Give us a call to schedule your horse's vaccination.

10/17/2024

Office Manager/Receptionist

Kentucky Lake Equine Hospital is looking for a self motivated individual for the role of office manager/receptionist. This position is multifaceted in a fast paced environment and takes someone that can handle multiple roles. Veterinary clinic experience and/or being familiar with equine wellness, vaccinations and maintenance would be beneficial. Your responsibilities would include but are not limited to the following:

-Checking clients/patients in and out with a friendly demeanor
-Gathering prescriptions and medications for checkout
-Answering the phone in a timely and pleasant manner
-Trainable to answer equine emergency and/or medically urgent questions via phone, email or text
-Capability to schedule, reschedule and cancel appointments with pertinent information with attention to detail
-Imputing information for lab tests and scheduling shipping pick ups in a time sensitive manner
-Ordering of medications for hospital and for clientele through various companies
-Maintain pricing controls for medications and services through management software
-Maintain inventory controls through management software and real audits
-Maintain drug control logs correctly and up to date
-Schedule reminders for services, vaccinations and medications
-Communicate effectively through texts and email to clients
-Friendly to clientele, staff and drug company representatives
-Able to type and write in an understandable and efficient manner

Benefits offered include competitive pay, individual health insurance, dental, vision, IRA and paid time off.
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing and any reoccurring testing deemed necessary.
Please do not reply to ad on Facebook.
Send an email to [email protected] with a resume

09/16/2024

As we care for our patients with routine annual veterinary care this fall, it's a good time to clarify the purpose behind one of the most commonly administered equine lab tests. In Kentucky and surrounding states, it's mandatory to perform an equine infectious anemia (EIA) test, also known as a Coggins test, every year. A negative result is necessary for participating in most horse shows, trail rides, boarding facilities, and other equine gatherings. Typically, results are available within 5 business days for standard tests, so it's wise to check your horse's test status well before any upcoming events.
Equine Infectious Anemia is a viral infection that affects horses and other equids. Unfortunately, there is neither a vaccine nor a cure available for this disease. The virus, known as EIAV, is primarily spread through biting insects like horseflies, which can transfer the virus from one horse to another. Contaminated needles or equipment can also pose a risk. Horses showing symptoms of EIAV can spread the virus, but even asymptomatic carriers can be infectious. Once a horse contracts EIAV, it remains a carrier for life and should either be euthanized or kept isolated from other horses. These horses can also experience disease flare-ups under stress or during physical exertion.
The diagnosis of EIA is made through the Coggins blood test, which identifies antibodies specific to the virus. The test, developed in 1970 by Dr. Leroy Coggins, is why the term “Coggins” is often used interchangeably with EIA. Clinical symptoms can manifest within a few weeks of exposure, but it might take up to 60 days for a positive test result to appear.
Many infected horses, as well as most donkeys and mules, may not show any symptoms. This makes regular testing crucial for managing the virus. Clinical signs of EIA include fever, loss of appetite, severe anemia, sudden death, jaundice, rapid breathing, elevated heart rate, swollen limbs, bleeding, red or purple spots on mucous membranes, and blood-stained f***s. Horses showing these symptoms require intensive care to attempt to recover. Once diagnosed, these horses must be kept at least 200 yards away from other equids for their entire lives.
Due to widespread testing and Coggins requirements, EIA has become relatively rare. Effective management practices and annual testing help keep the virus under control. The virus cannot survive in soil or water and is present in the mouths of biting insects for less than four hours. Most common disinfectants, like bleach and alcohol, are effective in destroying the virus.
If you have any questions, or need a Coggins test completed on your horse, please give us a call at 270-527-6655.

09/13/2024

Laminitis: Understanding the Causes will be the subject of this years equine education event and will be October 1st. Please note there is a new location for the meeting this year, as it is not at our facility, but at the new UK Extension Office 2081 Mayfield Hwy, Benton, KY. Please RSVP by calling or texting with the number of people attending to 270-527-6655.

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08/09/2024

We currently have a position available to join our team at KLEH. We are looking to hire a part time clinic backstage help/stall cleaner that is available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. You get to work around horses every day and help keep a busy two doctor veterinary clinic running smoothly and kept clean. You must be a self motivated, eager person with a smile for the position. Applicants need to be able to lift 60 lbs. DO NOT APPLY VIA FACEBOOK. Please send resumes to [email protected]

07/03/2024

Out of observance of our Great Nation's Independence Day, KLEH will be closed July 4th - July 7th, and will resume normal business hours on Monday July 8th. We will be on call to respond to EQUINE EMERGENCY calls. Please leave a message at the number given on clinic voicemail message or text the main number at 270-527-6655 with emergency issue and contact information. Thank you to all of our terrific clients and we hope you have an enjoyable holiday weekend!

06/04/2024

We currently have 2 positions available to join our team at KLEH. We are looking to hire a part time Technician/Assistant and a part time stall cleaner. You get to work with horses every day and help keep a busy veterinary clinic running smoothly and kept clean. You must be a self motivated, eager person with a smile for either position. Applicants need to be able to lift 60 lbs. DO NOT APPLY VIA FACEBOOK. Please send resumes to [email protected]

05/07/2024

Would you like a pink Stanley? Here is your chance to win one!

05/05/2024

We don't always post as much as we'd like this time of year as it's very busy. However, it's also the time of year at KLEH for foals, and we certainly enjoy them, big or small!
Please share your pictures of your horse babies, as our page followers will surely want to see more!

05/05/2024

Keeping your equine friend healthy at horse shows starts with biosecurity! The Equine Disease Communication Center and US Equestrian have teamed up to create FREE biosecurity how-to videos for horse owners.
Watch to learn:

• Pre-competition prep: Learn essential steps to take before you even leave home.
• Staying safe during the show: Discover practices to protect your horse while competing.
• Post-competition care: Ensure a smooth transition back home.

Plus, get tips on developing an isolation plan!

Click the link to access the videos and safeguard your equine partner: https://equinediseasecc.org/news/article/Biosecurity-How-To-Videos

05/03/2024

BUG SEASON IS HERE!

Besides being very irritating, it's important to remember that some of these insects can spread infection and disease to your horse (and, in some cases, to you as well). Therefore, a smart strategy is to control the problem before it gets out of hand and minimize populations from the beginning.

The attached infographic contains some suggestions to get you started. Please keep in mind that there are many variations of these suggested programs that will still meet the same goals and follow the same principles.

As always, reach out to your veterinarian for recommendations suitable for your horse’s specific situation!

05/03/2024

04/04/2024

Remember when your parents used to tell you to wait 30 minutes after eating before going for a swim? Unlike us, horses can actually benefit from eating forage before they exercise, as it may help reduce the risk of gastric ulcers.

While a variety of things can contribute to the development of stomach ulcers (medications, diet, stress, etc.), one train of thought is that these areas of irritation result as a consequence of the acid of the stomach splashing against unprotected parts of the stomach lining. When a horse eats forage, the hay can help absorb some of that acid and thus reduce the risk of ulcer formation.

It is important to note that a forage meal (one comprised of hay or grass) provides the most benefit, while eating large volumes of concentrate feeds (such as oats, corn, or other cereal grains) can actually increase the amount of acid within the stomach.

As always, please be sure to consult with your vet regarding further diagnostics and treatments if you have concerns that your horse may have gastric ulcers.
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