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With the heat advisory later this week, here are some helpful tips from the Maryland Horse Council for dealing with the heat
Warm weather is here to stay so it's time to remind ourselves how to keep our horses safe in hot weather.
Check out these tips for keeping you horse cool and healthy over the summer.
Happy Father’s Day to all the two and four legged dads! While our mares and foals tend to get most of the attention, we do have some lovely stallions in our practice as well. Handsome Goldberg couldn’t resist smiling for the camera.
Did you know that lifting the upper lip is called the flehman response? While this can occasionally be a sign of pain, it’s more commonly a response to a strong odor and can help the horse smell better.
Delmarva Equine Clinic is looking for another vet tech to join our team!
The position would be 4-5 days/week, with 1-2 Saturdays/month. Days start between 7:30-8am and continue until the day’s appointments are finished, typically between 5-6pm. Due to the unpredictable nature of emergencies, some days may finish later, so flexibility is required.
Road duties include restraining patients for exams, assisting doctors with paperwork, and setting up medical equipment. Applicants MUST be experienced horse handlers, be physically capable of working outdoors on the road, and have good customer service/computer skills. Medical knowledge is not required but is beneficial.
Resumes can be emailed to [email protected].
Meet Kasei! Kasei grew up in Maine with a life long love of animals. She chased a career in harness racing that led to learning veterinary technician work. With the retirement of Kevin Switzer, Kasei decided to stay in Delaware and follow her passion for helping animals as a tech for Delmarva Equine Clinic. You may also hear her voice on the phone as our part time receptionist. In her spare time, Kasei enjoys kayaking, spending time with her two cats, and racing her Standardbred Rose.
Have you checked out our updated website recently? We’ve added several new features including an online appointment request form and an online pharmacy. Click the link below to check it out!
Our new online pharmacy offers the convenience of shipping directly to you at competitive prices. Because it’s directly linked to your medical records, we can quickly approve any medication requests and get your horse’s medicine to them as soon as possible.
Our appointment request form makes it easy to schedule appointments both outside of and during business hours. We can also always be reached at our email, [email protected], for any non-urgent questions. We are always available by phone, but utilizing these new tools can help us keep the phone line clear for medical emergencies and urgent needs.
Delmarva Equine Clinic has proudly been serving the horses and horse owners of the Dover community since 1986 with exceptional veterinary care.
It’s a rough life being a sleepy foal
Honoring those both the two- and four-legged who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day
Emergencies of any kind can be stressful, especially when horses are involved. This helpful chart from the AAEP can help distinguish between urgent problems and true emergencies.
As a reminder, Delmarva Equine Clinic can only guarantee emergency coverage for clients that have been seen in the past year for routine appointments and are in good financial standing. Make sure to have our emergency line (302-526-5235) saved in your phone or posted prominently in your barn.
Resting up before the weekend
If you believe that horses need grain in their diet to meet their nutritional needs, you are not alone. However, horses should get most of their nutrients from a good quality forage source such as grass, hay, hay pellets, or a complete feed.
Horses generally eat between 1.5-2% of their body weight each day, so an average size 1,000 lbs horse should eat 15- 20 lbs of hay daily. To help fill any nutrient gaps such as essential vitamins or minerals, a ration balancer may be beneficial. Depending on breed, body condition, and exercise level, concentrates may be added in to provide additional energy but are often not needed.
When deciding on what to feed your horse, it is best to invest in high quality forages as the foundation of your feeding plan. You can even have your hay tested to see exactly what nutrients it is providing. Please consult with your veterinarian or an equine nutritionist about your horse's diet before making any major changes, and remember that any changes should be made gradually over time to avoid GI upset.
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Brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee
Ever wondered what exactly goes into a mare and foal wellness check? In honor of Mother’s Day, Dr Sara and Faith showed exactly what we do for Post Time with Heather Vitale. Click the link below to check it out!
It is Spring! Which means it’s also foaling season! With so many equine babies born, it keeps veterinarians very busy. One of their responsibilities is to do...
Happy International Donkey Day! Do you have a donkey? Share their picture in the comments below!
Delmarva Equine Clinic will be closed today as our doctors and staff attend the DVMA spring conference. Please call 302-526-5235 to reach the veterinarian on-call if you have an emergency.
This handsome c**t was perfectly behaved for his mom’s ultrasound appointment today!
Abby made fast friends with Lady and her new filly!
Miss Paisley couldn’t resist posing for the camera! We think she makes a great supermodel 
It’s been a busy few weeks for the Delmarva Equine team! Miss Sassy surprised us with this cute little guy. Check out those whiskers!
FREE webinar! You must pre-register, but it's completely free.
If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to face a medical emergency.
On March 20, join AAEP members Drs. Allie Catalino, Racquel Lindroth, and Nikki Scherrer for a one-hour webinar discussing how horse owners can prepare themselves for equine veterinary emergencies. Learn to identify problems requiring immediate attention and take appropriate action while awaiting veterinary care!
Attendance is FREE but registration is required; attendees are also encouraged to submit their questions in advance through the registration form. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.
Register now at https://aaep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7L6QaXs_RI6UymQgAWBuvg #/registration
This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.
Paris and her new filly London passed their new foal/broodmare exam with flying colors! As part of the exam, we always check the foal’s antibody levels with an IgG snap test to ensure they drank enough colostrum (first milk). Miss London’s was perfect at > 800!
With spring fast approaching, it’s time to make sure your horses are up-to-date on their vaccines and Coggins. As a reminder, we are scheduling routine appointments 2–3 weeks out, so please plan accordingly.
WHAT VACCINES DO MY HORSES NEED?
All horses should be vaccinated for Rabies, Tetanus, West Nile Virus, and Eastern/Western Equine Encephalitis. For our area, we also recommend vaccinating against Botulism. If you or anyone at your barn travels to shows, we also recommend vaccinating for Equine Influenza, EHV-1 (Rhinopneumonitis), and Strangles. While our vaccines provide a full year of coverage, many horse shows require a Flu/Rhino vaccine every 6 months.
WHAT IS A COGGINS AND WHY DO I NEED ONE?
A Coggins test identifies if your horse is a carrier of Equine Infectious Anemia, a viral disease transmitted by flies. A negative Coggins test within the last 12 months is required to write a health certificate for travel. Many horse shows and boarding facilities also require a negative Coggins. As the test can only be run by special accredited laboratories, it can take 5-7 business days to get results.
WHY SHOULD MY VETERINARIAN BE THE ONE TO VACCINATE MY HORSE?
When you schedule a spring wellness appointment with your veterinarian, you receive more than just vaccines. It gives your veterinarian the opportunity to examine your horse and address any issues before they become major problems or to answer any questions you might have. The yearly visit also maintains the Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship so that we can continue to provide your horses with emergency care after hours. Additionally, vaccine companies guarantee their products, so that if your horse contracts the disease, the company will assist in the treatment of your horse. However, this only applies if the vaccines were administered by a licensed veterinarian.
WHAT IF MY HORSE HAS A REACTION TO A VACCINE?
While all of the vaccines we use are safe, some horses react more than others. Just like in humans, horses may have a sore neck or a slight fever for 24-48 hours post vaccination. If your horse has had reactions in the past, or you have concerns, we can split the vaccines up into different appointments. We can also administer an anti-inflammatory, such as Banamine, at the time of the appointment to help decrease the reaction.
If you have any further questions, our doctors and staff are always happy to answer them. Please call the office at 302–735–4735 to make any appointments.
Congratulations to Dr Jan on the arrival of her long awaited filly! Any guesses on how long Little Bit’s pregnancy was? We’ll give you a hint: the average mare gives birth between 320-380 days of gestation.
Welcome baby Ares! Indi proudly showed off her new c**t (left). We think he looks just like his big brother Hermes last year (right)!
This week’s features our newest technician, Emma! Emma grew up in Delaware and recently graduated from Johnson & Wales University with her bachelors degree in Equine Business Management. In her spare time, Emma enjoys hiking with her dog. We’re excited to welcome Emma to the Delmarva Equine Clinic team!
Do you have a senior horse? Dr Arbittier of New Bolton Center will be presenting a virtual lecture on helping care for our older friends this coming Tuesday, February 6. Click the link below to register!
We all hope our equines live long, healthy lives. But as your horse ages, how should your care for them change? 🤔
Learn about common health needs, maintaining the best quality of life, and how to know when it’s time to say goodbye as Liz Arbittier, VMD, CVA, associate professor of equine field service, delivers the latest installment of our virtual First Tuesday Lecture Series: Age is Not a Disease – Best Practices in Caring for your Senior Equid. 🕰️🐴
This event is free and open to the public. 🌟
🐎 Age is Not a Disease – Best Practices in Caring for your Senior Equid
🗓️ Tuesday, February 6, 2023, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
🔗Register today: https://bit.ly/3ZvrrVE
Foaling season has officially started! Abby and Dr Sara got to meet this sassy filly this morning. She loved getting all the scratches and attention!
A great demonstration from the AAEP on how to apply eye medications for your horse. We’re very lucky to have Dr Scherrer nearby at Penn Vet New Bolton Center for our more complicated ophthalmology patients!
While we impatiently wait the birth of our 2024 foals, we thought we would share Minnie for . Here she is at a few days old and today at 8 months old! Do you have any baby pictures of your horses? Let’s see everyone’s flashback photos!
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Santa brought us an early Christmas present! Meet Noel and his mother Bling. He’s already feeling spicy at just a few hours old! #HappyHolidays #ponyforchristmas
Baby Hermes couldn’t resist showing off his chompers! #saycheese #funfoalfriday
Santa’s getting his sleigh bells ready!
When your friend gets more attention than you
While breeding season is fast coming to an end, we can’t wait to meet next year’s foals! This three month old fetus is already ready for #funfoalfriday. Check out the neck vertebrae and eyeball!
While breeding season is fast coming to an end, we can’t wait to meet next year’s foals! This three month old fetus is ready for #funfoalfriday already. Check out the neck vertebrae and eyeball!
Ready for the weekend! #funfoalfriday #fastandfurious #superspeed
Missy loves getting scratches! #funfoalfriday #scritches
60 day ultrasound showing the flickering heart and the baby’s neck and head. Check out that little eyeball!
Connecting with your horse when you can may help protect him from equine gastric ulcers.
Apparently today is a good day for scratches!
Here’s to the fathers who taught us how to get back on when you fall.
Horses love to eat their veggies, but we need to make sure they’re eating in moderation. All treats, including vegetables, add calories to their diet that most horses don’t need. If you have any nutritional questions, give us a call.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there.
Spring isn’t the only thing in the air. A reliable indicator of equine asthma could be a cough, even if infrequent. If you hear your horse cough, tell us about it. A cough can indicate something is wrong and should be investigated further.
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