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Running 'S' Equine Veterinary Services

Running 'S' Equine Veterinary Service is a Full-Service primary and referral Equine Clinic in North

Running 'S' Equine full-service Equine Veterinary Hospital offering primary, secondary and referral services in surgery, medicine, herd health and preventive care and alternative medicine.

10/15/2025

Today was another great day celebrating Veterinary Technician Week and another day of fun-filled games. This time, the techs played an abbreviation quiz, along with a vet med word scramble! The winner of this game was Aniko Conrad!

We want to thank for supplying today’s winner with a vest!

When asked why she loves being an equine vet tech, Aniko said, “I love being a vet tech because I love being in the fast-paced and challenging environment where every day is something new, and being able to be a part of helping horses feel their best selves is so rewarding!”

10/14/2025

💥💥We started National Vet Tech week with a bang💥💥, with our first contest for our technicians. They had to “guess how many needles are in the jar?” and was won by Rachel Matthews!
We’d like to thank for supplying the winner with a vest to get Rachel geared up for winter!
When asked why she enjoys being a technician, Rachel’s response was, “I love being a tech because I get the chance to learn something new every day and play a role in helping patients recover. Not to mention, working with horses is just the best!”

10/13/2025

💉💉Let's dive into the first vaccine on the list of fall shots and the disease/infection from which it protects your horse(s). West Nile Innovator + EWT by Zoetis is for the vaccination of healthy horses 10 months of age or older to help protect against disease caused by West Nile virus, and equine encephalomyelitis due to Eastern and Western viruses, as well as tetanus. 💉💉

🦟🦟West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis, and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis are all severe neurological diseases spread by mosquitoes. Tetanus, although it is not necessarily a neurological disease like EWT and West Nile, is a serious and deadly bacterial infection that affects the nervous system, caused by a wound, such as punctures or lacerations. Horses are particularly sensitive to the toxins that are made by the bacteria that cause tetanus.🦠🦠

These vaccines are very effective in preventing these diseases. In New Jersey, we generally vaccinate for these mosquito-borne diseases twice yearly; in the Spring and the Fall. Make sure your horse is up-to-date on their EWT+West Nile vaccine!

10/07/2025

⏰⏰Tick-Tock!⏰⏰ Now is the time to test your horse for Cushing’s Disease! In the Northeastern United States, the optimal time to test for Cushing’s disease (aka Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction, or PPID for short!) is typically between August and October. PPID in horses is an endocrine disorder caused by a degenerative condition of the pituitary gland’s pars intermedia lobe, leading to excessive hormone (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone or ACTH) production. Key signs of PPID include long hair coats at inappropriate times of the year, delayed shedding of winter coats, abnormal fat deposits (especially above the eyes and along the crest of the neck), muscle wasting, and laminitis.

☀️🍁The late Summer to early Fall is ideal for testing for PPID for a few reasons. One is horses naturally experience higher levels of ACTH during the fall months. This makes it easier to detect abnormal elevations in horses with Cushing's disease. Secondly, horses without Cushing's Disease may also experience slightly higher ACTH levels in the fall, but the increase is not as pronounced as in horses with the condition. This reduces the risk of false positive results. ➕➖

🩸🩸Testing for PPID is a simple blood test done by a veterinarian and sent out to a lab to test a horse’s ACTH level. To improve the diagnostic accuracy, the most common method of testing is the “TRH stimulation test”. A baseline blood sample is drawn, and the horse is administered a small amount of Thyroid Releasing Hormone intravenously. Another blood sample is drawn in 10 minutes. The ACTH levels in the two samples are measured at the laboratory. The responses of normal horses are different than for horses with PPID making diagnosis more certain. If levels are elevated, the veterinarian may recommend medication, diet and other management changes to help control the horse’s ACTH levels. Testing for Insulin may be combined with ACTH testing to screen for other metabolic disorders.

10/03/2025

USEF Talent Search is today, Saturday, and Sunday at the beautiful USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. Dr. Nicole Jochec will be there as the official on-site Veterinarian 🩺🩺We can’t wait to see everyone there, and best of luck to all competitors! 🍀🍀

09/26/2025

We are thrilled to be the official Veterinarian’s for the Best of the West horse sale! Come down and put a bid in on your favorite horse! Dr. Travis Bowers will be on site today and tomorrow!

09/15/2025

🍂🍂As the weather starts to cool and autumn is quickly approaching, it is time to schedule your horse’s fall vaccines! At Running S Equine, we can schedule all your fall vaccines in one appointment, consisting of the vaccines that aid in preventing West Nile virus, equine encephalomyelitis, equine rhinopneumonitis, influenza, and Potomac horse fever. 💉💉
📢📢We encourage horse owners/managers to schedule Fall shots ahead of the Fall season to be sure their horses are protected BEFORE Fall. In Fall we often have a resurgence of warm, wet weather, and with it, the insect vectors that carry West Nile virus, viral encephalitis and Potomac Horse Fever. We encourage early vaccination to boost horses prior to potential exposure. 📢📢
🦠🦠Follow along each week as we give a brief description of each vaccine and the disease associated with it. 🦠🦠
🩸🩸And don’t forget to check your coggins to see if that needs a renewal along with your vaccine appointment! 🩸🩸
Call the office today to schedule an appointment!

08/31/2025

In observance of Labor Day, our office will be closed on Monday, September 1st. The office will open as usual on Tuesday September 2nd. As always, we are available for any emergencies!

08/25/2025

‼️📢Hi Everyone! Currently, our Emergency Cell is not accepting incoming calls! if you have an Emergency, please call the office- 908-832-5484 and press extension 1. It will be connected to the on-call veterinarian!📢‼️

08/06/2025

🗣️🗣️Let’s talk about SWEET ITCH! We all know a lot of your horse(s) are struggling this time of year with this pesky condition, and their luscious locks and round bellies are suffering from the irritating itch. We’ve been getting the questions, “What can I do to make my horse more comfortable?” and “What causes sweet itch?” 🗣️🗣️

🪰🪰Sweet itch, also known as insect bite hypersensitivity, is an allergic reaction to the bites of insects, primarily midges (Culicoides spp.) As a result of the bites, the horse’s immune system overreacts to the protein in the saliva of the insect, which causes intense itching. The telltale signs of sweet itch are hair loss (particularly around the mane, tail, and belly), skin lesions, and even behavioral changes (restlessness/irritability). 🪰🪰

🛡️🛡️Managing sweet itch is all about preventing midges from munching on your equine companion. First, use effective repellents to deter biting insects. We recommend using bug spray containing DEET (OFF Deep Woods) along with your traditional fly spray. DEET is long-lasting and is a great preventive for midge bites. Next, gearing your horse up with protective fly gear is a great way to protect the areas midges are most likely to nibble on. Lastly, if possible, keep horses indoors during peak midge activity (dawn and dusk).🛡️🛡️

☎️☎️For severe cases of sweet itch. Give our office a call to discuss with your vet possible medical options to prevent and treat sweet itch so you and your horse can enjoy the rest of summer itch-free. 🌞🏖️

08/05/2025

📢📢 ATTENTION FEI HORSE OWNERS/MANAGERS 📢📢According to the FEI Veterinary Regulations, Equine Influenza vaccination details must now be recorded in both the FEI HorseApp and in the horse’s Passport. It is required that vaccination details are entered on the same day that the vaccine is administered, and that the veterinarian be in the presence of the horse. The equine influenza vaccination module on the FEI HorseApp will enable vaccination details to be recorded in a fully digital format, in addition to being recorded in the Horse’s Passport.
💉💉After the vaccine is administered, the veterinarian will scan your horse’s microchip with a FEI HorseApp-compatible microchip reader. The scanner will automatically pull up your horse’s FEI profile, which the veterinarian will then submit all the necessary information regarding the vaccine administration. Your passport will be stamped as usual, and a photo of it will also be forwarded to the App. Please have your passport ready for this appointment! 🛂🛂
This app makes juggling all the FEI requirements efficient, organized, and right at your fingertips! Owners and managers can manage the athletes by:
✅ Fill in the Horse Health Self-Certification Form under the FEI Veterinary Regulations for all FEI Events worldwide
✅ Enter daily Horse temperature
✅Check-in Horses when required by the FEI per the FEI Veterinary Regulations
✅Upload negative PCR tests when required

08/04/2025

🩻🩻Last week, our Technician, Rachel Matthews had the opportunity to participate at the Hambletonian Continuing Education Wet Labs. It was a great day for technicians to gain more hands-on experience with various radiograph views! 🩻🩻

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118 Fairmount Road W
Califon, NJ
07830

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