Equine Veterinary Care

05/01/2024

Feeding lawn clippings will dramatically upset the balance of microbes in the hindgut, potentially leading to colic or laminitis, as the amount of highly fermentable carbohydrates in regularly clipped lawns is dangerously high.

04/09/2024

Managing Strangles in Horses - A Practical Approach

Join The Stable Life Webinar for a complete review on managing Strangles. Talk will cover the disease process, management and prevention, and handling outbreaks.

DATE: Thursday, April 11, 2024
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04/06/2024

A huge shout out to Brass Ring Riding Club.
They put together some bountiful snack bags to keep our Vets and Techs going this week.
From all of us at EVC, Thank you !

03/31/2024

Happy Easter to All Creatures Great & Small

03/29/2024

03/22/2024

When was your horse's last dental check ?

Getting your horse's teeth checked a minimum of once a year is essential to their overall health. Horse's teeth are constantly erupting and can grow sharp points restricting their ability to properly shear hay and grind their food.

The procedure of "Floating' removes these sharp points and balances the mouth to ensure horses can chew correctly and get the most nutrition out of their food.

The team at EVC can exam your horses mouth and make the correct recommendations. We can also take care of yearly Coggins test and Vaccinations to cover your horse for travel and contagious diseases.

Give us a call at 410-392-6646 to schedule your appointment with one of our highly skilled & caring Veterinarians.

03/14/2024

Register now for this free webinar presented by American Association of Equine Practitionerss. You will learn how to identify problems that require immediate veterinary attention and more.

Webinar is FREE, but you Must Register !

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.

03/14/2024

Dr. Smith and Biscuit rocking a grid clinic at The Stables at Fox Crossing.

03/02/2024

We had the honor to host the USPC Delmarva Region for a 1st Aid and Lameness clinic with our very own Dr. Smith. Fantastic turn out of Pony Clubbers and horse owners.

02/26/2024

Do you know what to do in a large animal emergency?

Are you prepared with equipment, know who to call, what to do?

Whether you are a public safety official, a first responder, a veterinary professional, or an equestrian, this course is essential to prepare you for an emergency.

You will learn how to move large animals safely and quickly in cases of disaster or injury, while preventing potential injuries to the humans involved.

The course offers instruction and hands-on scenarios using specialized equipment and equipment that may be readily available to first responder departments.

For more information contact Jo Ann Bashore
📧 [email protected] ☎️ 443-553-6184

02/19/2024

Can you name these Presidents ? How about their horses ?

02/19/2024

In case you are basking in the sun in Ocala ☀️ at the end of February, here is some great CE!

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day !!!
Show your favorite horse some love and share your horse valentine pics with us!

02/14/2024

Relentless Lion is a 9 year old thoroughbred. He was born, raised and raced in MD/DE, then sent to race in Puerto Rico. After a long racing career his owner has agreed to retire him. We are asking our supporters to donate towards his considerable journey home to Maryland and to MAHR! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed so far. You can donate via Paypal at this link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MidAtlanticHorseResc
Photo: He is currently in great hands at Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare Inc. He was a bit dehydrated so is at the vet clinic getting fluids. We appreciate their close attention to his care! We'll be keeping you updated on his status!

02/13/2024

🦷 Did you know that both older and younger horses can have diastema?

🐴 As February is dental month we continue to highlight some important issues we may find in your horses mouth.

🦷 Do you know what’s in your horses mouth?

☎️ Call and book for a slot at our dental clinic this Saturday!

02/10/2024

Join our Monthly Webinar - EQUINE VACCINES

Thursday, Feb 15th @ 7:00PM

Drs. Delp, Smith, & Thompson will be Live to answer all your Vaccination questions.

Join Zoom Webinar by clicking this link!
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02/08/2024

Delmarva Region members had an engaging study session on conformation and lameness presented by Dr Sarah Thompson.

02/06/2024

Celebrate National Equine Dental Health Month by bringing your horse in for a Dental Checkup, Exam and Float by our Licensed Veterinarians. Appointments available from 8am - 2pm. Call our office at 410-392-6646 to schedule your appointment.

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02/04/2024

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02/04/2024

Today we celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day.

Whether it’s your Veterinarian, Trainer, Teacher, Friend or You.

This celebration inspires girls and women to play and be active, to realize their full power. The confidence, strength, and character gained through sports participation are the very tools girls and women need to become strong leaders in sports and life.

01/31/2024

Mark your calendars! Spring racing is right around the corner. We'll share the Condition Book for horsemen as soon as it becomes available.

01/29/2024

🦷 Is your horse DUE a dental?

🦷 Join us at our dental clinic on Saturday February 17th!

Due to high demand we are starting earlier at 8AM - Call or email to book your slot!

See you there ! 🐴🦷🪥

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01/27/2024

CARING FOR YOUR HORSE IN THE WINTER

You Can Lead a Horse to Water…

HORSES NEEDS MORE WATER IN THE WINTER

In the winter, you should maximize the amount your horse drinks to help prevent dehydration and colic. A 1,000-pound adult horses needs ~10 to 12 gallons of water daily. Possibly more if showing.

During the summer months, lush pastures contain 60 to 80 percent moisture and can contribute to your horse’s water requirement. In contrast, dried winter feedstuffs such as grain and hay contain less than 15 percent moisture. According to a recent study by the University of Minnesota.

Therefore, your horse will require more water in the winter.

If your horse doesn’t drink enough water during cold weather they may eat less and be more prone to impaction colic. Even if you offer high quality feed, horses will consume less if they don’t drink enough water. If horses eat less feed, they might not have enough energy to tolerate the cold winter circuit.

So how can you encourage your horse to drink more in the winter

1. Increase your horse’s salt intake.

a. Adult horses should consume one to two ounces of salt daily

2. Clean your horse’s water bucket regularly

3. Always provide clean, fresh water regardless of temperature

4. Have a plan in place to keep your horse’s water from freezing and routinely check it.

GET VACCINATED

All horses, regardless of whether they travel or stay at home, should receive annual core vaccinations against the five potentially fatal diseases—Rabies, Tetanus, Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis, Western Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile Virus.

Competitive horses or those hauled frequently may require both spring and fall vaccination visits. Core vaccines are typically given in the spring before the start of an active riding season, but if your horse hasn’t been vaccinated by a veterinarian, it’s time to check it off the to-do list.

According to Zoetis, it takes a minimum of 14 days for a vaccine to elicit the optimal immune response in your horse and build up defenses for complete protection.

This is especially important for horses that travel. Schedule your vaccination appointments NOW, and ideally at least two weeks prior to trips in order to reduce stress and ensure that your horse has optimal protection against infectious diseases.

Taking Care of Your Horse Feet Throughout the Winter Show Season https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2024/01/24/foot-soreness-in-competition-horses-the-importance-of-keeping-your-horse-comfortable-throughout-the-winter-show-season/

01/24/2024

Welcome to our new to us 2015 F250! Got put to use today for an emergency transport to New Bolton Center. So glad we could help when owners trailer was iced in at the bottom of the driveway. Horses rarely need help on nice sunny, warm day!

Thanks to community support and our fundraisers we were able to purchase the truck with our hard earned cash!

01/22/2024

Have a wound that is slow to heal or just an ugly wound in a bad place, contact our office for information on The Phovia System.

For more information on Phovia: www.vetoquinol.com/en/phovia/phovia_system