Greenville Mobile Equine Service, PA

11/21/2025

🦠 Today’s update: additional EHV cases confirmed in TX, OK, LA and CO. Some are respiratory cases, majority are neurological.

So far nothing confirmed in NC. Continue to monitor temperatures. A fever is 101.5*F or higher.

Quarantine if you have been to affected areas.

Cute picture to lighten the mood as we get through this.

11/20/2025

‼️EHV1/EHM update ‼️

The EDCC has confirmed 2 more cases. One in Texas and another in Oklahoma. Many events and shows are being cancelled or rescheduled to stop the spread.

In case you missed the webinar this morning you can find it on the BVEH FB reels. We have also attached the summary of the Q&A section. There are more great Q&A conversations in the comments.

If you attended any of the events affected by the outbreak please quarantine your horses. If you have specific questions please give us a call to schedule a telemedicine consult.

Facts are still being unraveled. We will do our best to keep everyone updated as know more.

Thank you BVEH for keeping us up to date with the ongoing process!

Here are the questions discussed in the conversation on the live A and A: continue asking questions and we will answer throughout the day.

1. Should producers cancel this weekend?
- Answer: Yes, they should cancel.

2. How would you advise neighboring states to proceed with horse events?
- Answer: Less movement of horses will help resolve the outbreak faster.

3. Is BVH aware of cases outside of the Waco horses?
- Answer: Currently, only aware of cases in Waco, but expect potential spread.

4. Is this contagious to humans?
- Answer: No, it is not contagious to people.

5. Can someone who attended these races get a test at the clinic?
- Answer: Yes, they can screen horses and we will do trailer-side examinations.

6. How do you advise other disciplines to respond?
- Answer: Be discipline-specific, vaccinate, take temperatures, and practice good biosecurity.

7. Is there any risk that farriers could transmit this from barn to barn?
- Answer: Unlikely, as farriers are typically careful about infectious disease transmission.

8. How do people get vaccines without bringing their horse to the clinic?
- Answer: Vaccines require a veterinary exam, either at the clinic or on the farm, call and we can schedule this for you.

9. When do you suggest getting boosters?
- Answer: If the last vaccines were given more than 90 days ago, then as soon as possible to increase antibodies and slow virus spread.

10. What is your choice for disinfecting tech buckets, the barn, etc.?
- Answer: Avoid bleach, use accelerated hydrogen peroxide, phenols, or quaternary ammonia products. (rescue or companion)

11. How long will the virus last on surfaces if not disinfected?
- Answer: 2 days on dry surfaces, up to 2 weeks on wet surfaces.

12. Can horses have the virus without fever or nasal discharge?
- Answer: Yes, they can still be potentially contagious.

13. Can lysine or other products help prevent or build immunity?
- Answer: No, lysine and zinc have not been effective. Vaccines are the best prevention.

14. What is a normal horse temperature?
- Answer: 99 to 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on environmental conditions.

15. Is it okay to ride your horse at home if they were exposed but have no symptoms?
- Answer: Yes, but be smart about separating horses and avoid sharing tack.

16. If a horse had recent exposure in the last two days and is not vaccinated, should they be vaccinated now?
- Answer: Yes, vaccination can help reduce virus shedding and spread.

11/19/2025

‼️🚨 ATTENTION: Traveling Barrel Racers 🚨‼️

If you have time, we encourage you to attend this webinar for more information on the EHV1 and EHM outbreak.

We have NOT been alerted to confirmed cases in our local community.

There are also very helpful links added to this post.

Thank you to all the veterinarians and their teams for your hard work in treating and working diligently to control further spread! 💕

Edited to add:
BVEH NAVASOTA HAS NO CASES ONSITE IN NAVASOTA. It is safe to bring your horse for their normal appointments, we will have additional biosecurity protocols before and in between appointments. We are working to set up an offsite location to triage potential sick horses. We will have updates tomorrow for you. Dr. Buchanan will go live here on Facebook at 8:15am tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.

BVEH Advisory:

EHV-1 Cases in Horses Returning From a Recent Event

Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals wants to notify horse owners that we are aware of multiple confirmed cases of EHV-1 in surrounding hospitals, and several suspected cases including several horses with neurologic signs (EHM) currently being diagnosed in the barrel horse community. BVEH has not admitted and is not treating and EHV or EHM cases.

The State of Texas Animal Health Commission is aware of the outbreak.

At this time, 5–10 horses are known to us to be sick, but the true number is likely higher as many cases go unreported.

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What Horse Owners Should Do Right Now:

1. Keep all horses at home!
Please avoid hauling, clinics, lessons, shows, or mingling horses for the next several weeks until more information is available.

Movement is the #1 factor that spreads EHV-1.
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2. Check temperatures twice daily!
Fever is usually the first sign (often before nasal discharge or neurologic symptoms).
• Temp at or above 101.5°F = call your veterinarian.
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3. Notify your veterinarian immediately if your horse exhibits:
• Fever
• Weakness or incoordination
• Standing with hindlimbs wide
• Tail tone changes
• Difficulty urinating
• Lethargy or decreased appetite

Early intervention improves outcomes.
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4. Discuss treatment options with your veterinarian.

For febrile or exposed horses, your vet may recommend:
• Valacyclovir
• Aspirin or other anti-thrombotics
• Anti-inflammatories
• Supportive care

(These should only be used under veterinary direction.)
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5. Biosecurity matters.
• Do not share water buckets, hoses, tack, grooming tools, or stalls.
• Disinfect trailers, thermometers, and crossties.
• Isolate any horse with fever immediately.
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About Vaccination.

Current evidence shows vaccines do not prevent EHM, but they can reduce viral shedding and shorten viremia, which lowers barn-wide spread and is important to the community.

Boosters are helpful when:
• A horse was vaccinated > 90 days ago, or
• You are preparing for high-risk environments (events, hauling, mixing populations).

What the research shows:
• Booster vaccination increases IgG1 and IgG4/7, the antibody classes linked with limiting viremia.
• Reduced viremia = reduced likelihood of severe disease and decreased transmission.
• Boosters are most effective in younger horses, previously vaccinated horses, and non-pregnant horses.

Vaccines do NOT stop a horse already incubating EHV-1 from developing signs, and they do not eliminate the risk of neurologic disease. For horses already exposed or febrile, do not vaccinate until cleared by your veterinarian.
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We Will Continue to Update You!

BVEH is actively monitoring cases and communicating with veterinarians across Texas and neighboring states. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. If your horse is showing fever or any neurologic signs, please contact your veterinarian or call BVEH immediately.

Please ask any questions in this post and we will work to answer them quickly. Stay tuned for additional updates, including a Live Q and A with Dr. Ben Buchanan tomorrow (Wednesday).

We have documents on our website www.bveh.com specific to EHV and biosecurity. Additional resources included below.

Stay safe, monitor closely, and thank you for helping limit the spread.

— Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals

Link to BVEH documents regarding EHV-1:
http://www.bveh.com

Link to ACVIM consensus statement: https://www.acvim.org/research/consensus-statements

Link to AAEP EHV documents:https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/EHV1-4-guidelines-2021.pdf

Link to Equine Disease Center:https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/EHV1-4-guidelines-2021.pdf

11/19/2025

♥️ Please meet Lola and Mika! ♥️ These lovely mares are here to help us introduce a new treatment option available for Equine Asthma. (Aka heaves, COPD, recurrent airway obstruction, etc.)

Please hang in there, this is a lengthy post due to the high number of horses affected in our area. 🐴 💗

Mika is the mare in video, (see comments) she has an advanced form of heaves and is here to demonstrate clinical signs. In the video you may notice she is at rest with flared nostrils 👃 and increased abdominal effort to breathe. Please remember that there are different forms of severity. Meaning not all horses with asthma have progressed to flared nostrils and abdominal breathing. Most horses first clinical signs are a dry cough 😷, which seems to be more frequently noticed at specific times or locations. An example is you may only notice your horse cough when the are in the barn. Aka barn associated asthma.

Lola is in the photo sporting her equine nebulizer. (Brand name is a Flexineb). 💕 This nebulizer is worn like a muzzle, has a battery pack that fits into the side and a chamber to vaporize and deliver medications. 💨 A nebulizer is a great way to deliver medications including bronchodilators, immune boosters, steroids and our newest product alpha2EQ. Nebulizers have the unique ability to deliver medications straight to the lungs 🫁 with very minimal affect on the rest of the body…. Especially great for our horses that can’t tolerate systemic steroids and suffer from secondary laminitis. 💊

Briefly mentioned above is a new adjunct therapy called Alpha2Eq. Alpha 2 molecules are large molecules made by the horses body with potent anti-inflammatory properties. The large size of these molecules makes it difficult to fit into the tiny capillaries of the lungs to exert their anti-inflammatory properties. Our new Alpha2Eq kit and system allows us to pull blood and process it to get a maximum concentration of these large alpha 2 molecules. We can then vaporize these molecules in a nebulizer and deliver a safe, effective, potent anti-inflammatory medication directly to the lungs!

We were amazed to learn that with this adjunctive therapy, horses with asthma, dramatically decreased in severity! 😮

If you’re interested in learning more, call 📱 to set up a telemedicine appointment to discuss your horse and/or let’s chat more at your next wellness/ vaccine appointments! 💉o

11/18/2025

Now introducing🌟

🐱Sherif Opie is officially registered as a part time masseur.

For a limited time your horse can receive an all inclusive back massage. These massages are tailored specifically to your horse! It helps reduce aches and promotes relaxation 🧘‍♀️.
😁As a bonus offer it also comes along with smiles and laughter to brighten your day.

Reviews:
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Honey: "I fell into a deep wonderfully sleep while Sheriff Opie worked his magic. I highly recommend his services"

11/18/2025

Check out this awesome trainer scooting around the farm checking up on everyone's horses while you are busy at work!!
We appreciate all of our wonderful trainers and barn managers out there so much! Thank you all for taking wonderful care of our clients horses and your own💕
Please feel free to tag your trainer/manager with them in action to show appreciation🥰

11/17/2025

Reposting the abscess foot poultice bandage per popular demand!

We are so grateful for all your feedback. Please let us know what else you would like to hear about.

11/14/2025

Our very own Diesel is here to tell you we are now offering regenerative medicine!

We can use these products to treat lameness, eye wounds, uterine infusions or as an adjunctive therapy for equine asthma!

You heard it! Straight from the horses mouth! Look out for Diesel speeding around the clinic when you come by!

11/12/2025

Quick reminder that we do have an online pharmacy🤗

🤩We have a variety of things from everyday farm supplies, bandaging, grooming, and your horses "favorite"😉 medications.

Please check it out by going to our company website and clicking 'online pharmacy' in the top right corner.

11/10/2025

🧤Check out this weather!!🧣
-If you have not seen already the weather for tonight and into tomorrow will be dropping down into the 30s🤯. (Weather-Channel Greenville NC)
-Please be sure to prepare for this drop in temperature how you see fit whether that is extra hay, blankets, water heaters, etc..