Equine Medical L.L.C.

08/08/2024

It's that time of year again. Make sure that your horse has been vaccinated for Eastern Equine Encephalitis. The annual vaccines we administer include protection for EEE. It would be listed in your records as Immunize - EWT/WNV. If your horse has not been vaccinated this year, we recommend doing so ASAP.

We’ve confirmed Michigan’s first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal for 2024 in Van Buren County. Learn what steps you can take to protect yourself and your animals: https://bit.ly/3ysNAuU

07/26/2024

Go Team USA!

Watch Equestrian live from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on NBCOlympics.com

07/18/2024

Congratulations Dr. Schott! Our horses are so lucky to have this amazing veterinarian at MSU. One of the best!

Congratulations to our June Good Works for Horses honorees! 🎉

We are excited to spotlight Dr. Hal Schott, a professor of large animal clinical sciences at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, for his establishment and ongoing support of a program that provides free veterinary care to working equids in Mexico. Through his annual Equine Welfare in Practice Clerkship, veterinary students from Michigan State University (MSU) and two universities in Mexico grow their skill sets while improving the health and welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules in underserved communities.

Congratulations also to runners-up Dr. Kelly Zeytoonian, owner of Starwood Equine Veterinary Services, Inc., and Dr. Megan Knoell, owner of Knoellwood Equine.

The Good Works for Horses campaign, graciously sponsored by AAEP Educational Partner Zoetis Equine, honors AAEP-member practitioners whose volunteer efforts have a positive impact on the equine community.

Read more here: https://aaep.org/post/dr-hal-schott-receives-aaep-good-works-distinction-for-june/

09/12/2023

Drone video of the clinic done by Luke Hyde of Atlas Photo & Video. atlaspv.co

09/07/2023

All of this!

I DID NOT KNOW... by Alissa Kelly

I did not know a horse could bring people into your life that end up meaning the most to you.
I did not know a horse could make the hardest days of your life bearable.
I did not know a horse could teach you to put others first.
I did not know a horse could remind you time and time again that your gut is always right.
I did not know a horse could break your heart.
I did not know a horse could pick you up when you have fallen apart.
I did not know a horse could teach you to dream again, after you thought it was not possible.
I did not know a horse could make you believe in yourself.
I did not know a horse could teach responsibility, work ethic, and dedication.
I did not know a horse could make you believe in something when no one else does.
I did not know a horse could make you learn to forgive and forget.
I did not know a horse could humble you faster than you can say humble.
I did not know a horse could make you a winner.
I did not know a horse could also teach you how to lose gracefully.
I did not know a horse could instill patience in you.
I did not know a horse could make you listen better.
I did not know a horse could give you their heart.
I did not know a horse could change your life.
I did not know a horse could do all these things...
but now I know. ❤️❤️

Image - Charlie Mackesy

07/27/2023

Love this picture of Dixie! We miss your hearty laugh and wish you were here to celebrate your birthday with a Ball’s ice cream cookie sandwich.

07/21/2023

We said goodbye to Carleigh this week. She’ll be starting veterinary school in August at MSU. We wish her lots of luck as she pursues her dream of becoming a veterinarian.

06/22/2023

A girl and her polo pony. Have a great match Dr. Rubie!

06/16/2023

Can we ask for some help from our equine friends?

When Dixie passed, she left behind a special cat, “Kitty”. Kitty was then adopted by an older woman who has loved her for nearly 2 years. Unfortunately, health issues are
forcing her into a care facility, which means Kitty needs a new home.

Kitty is a timid soul and will need an indoor home without too much chaos. She is affectionate, but shy. She loves treats and tummy rubs. She is a 4 year old short haired, spayed female.

If you know of anyone that might be able to give Kitty this type of home, please PM us. Thanks for helping us look out for Dixie’s beloved girl.

05/23/2023

The most wonderful time of the year for equine veterinarians. ❤️

04/21/2023

We laughed so hard there were tears! Enjoy!

04/11/2023

We hope that you never have a need to meet Dr. VanderBroek but if you do, know that you and your horse are in excellent hands. Fun fact, Dr. VanderBroek was one of our 4th year vet students back in the day.

Dr. Ashley VanderBroek joined the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences in 2020 as an Assistant Professor of Large Animal Surgery. She obtained both h...

02/23/2023

What a cutie!

02/20/2023

After 9 years and over 250,000 miles traveled, it was time to say goodbye to “Jimmy” and say hello to “Walter”. It was a long “changeover” weekend and now he’s ready to get on the road to care for your horses!

01/20/2023

Dr. Bunn is on his way to Mexico. He’ll spend the next 10 days traveling to different villages in the Vera Cruz area. He’ll be providing veterinary care to the working donkeys and horses as well as mentoring MSU students. Safe travels!

01/01/2023

Happy 2023. We will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 2nd.

12/22/2022

12/02/2022

Congratulations to Dr. Hal Schott who was awarded the Educator of the Year by the American Association of Equine Practitioners. Not only is he passionate about training the next generation of equine veterinarians, he’s also a great veterinarian. We are lucky to have him at MSU!

11/24/2022

Thank you for allowing us to do what we love everyday! We are grateful for the opportunity!
Have a great day!

11/22/2022

Heading home from San Antonio with lots of new information about your horse’s health. We even got to see Rip from Yellowstone. Dr. Bunn wasn’t really impressed! LOL

11/07/2022

Horses know! Spoiler alert…..Cody’s Wish won!

10/07/2022

Something fun to watch next week! 🐴

Horse Week, brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim, is right around the corner! Tune in for behind-the-scenes access (who’s ready to tour Boyd and Sylvia Martin world-class facility, Windurra USA ?!); watch inspiring stories on partnerships (Budweiser Clydesdales, anyone??); learn from passionate professionals across the equestrian industry. Free all week long at HorseWeek.TV!

09/16/2022

Ouch! A picture really is worth a thousand words.

Oral health is so important for your equine friend's overall well-being and we always recommend you have your veterinarian check your horse’s teeth at least once a year.

Why? Here is one of the many reasons, straight from the mouth of the horse doctors at :

“Sharp points can form in your horse's mouth and create ulcers. Oral ulcers may present as dropping feed, reluctance to eat or decreased appetite, and/or resistance to the bit. Most oral ulcers heal very quickly after a good float and don't tend to cause future issues!”

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09/01/2022

We couldn’t agree with your more Pearl. It’s been one of those days here at Equine Medical!

Happy September!

08/18/2022

ICYMI this is a pretty amazing story.

08/11/2022

Pure poetry in motion!

07/27/2022

We're celebrating Dixie Harvey today on her birthday. We miss her sense of humor and hearty laugh. Cheers to you Dix! 🥂

07/25/2022

Rise n’ shine!

07/08/2022

Good information. We’ve had several confirmed cases in the practice this year.

Strangles is one of the most commonly contagious diseases of the horse (worldwide) and in 2017 it became a nationally monitored disease. This condition is caused by bacterial infection with "Streptococcus equi subspecies equi" (referred to as "S. equi”), which typically infects the upper airway and lymph nodes of the head and neck, and is highly contagious in horse populations—particularly affecting young horses. Classic signs of the disease include sudden onset of fever as high as 106 degrees F, thick yellow nasal discharge, and swollen lymph nodes under the jaw.

Transfer from horse to horse usually involves direct face-to-face contact, or exposure to things such as contaminated feed, water, hands, veterinary instruments or grooming tools. A stall or van recently used to house or transport a horse that is shedding the organism may also be a source of infection.

WATCH OUT FOR ASYMPTOMATIC CARRIERS! (Sounds familiar, right?)

It is not uncommon for strangles infections to recur on a farm with previous outbreaks of the disease, and the primary source of recurrent infections are most likely asymptomatic carrier horses—animals who display no clinical signs but may continue to shed the bacteria for months to even years, serving as a continual source of new infections.


If you suspect a strangles outbreak, be sure to involve your veterinarian right away to determine the diagnosis and the best control practices for your particular farm. Without control and biosecurity measures, a strangles outbreak will ultimately affect all susceptible horses, last longer, and have a greater chance of leading to complications.
**Please note that strangles is a reportable disease in some states.**

To learn more about strangles, visit our website at https://aaep.org/issue/understanding-equine-strangles


And as always, contact your veterinarian for more information as they remain the best source of advice!

05/27/2022

Welcome to the world baby girl!