Equine Medical L.L.C.

12/31/2025

See you in 2026!

12/22/2025

We'll be taking a little time off to enjoy the holidays with our families. Emergency service will be available.

11/23/2025

Want to know more about the EHV-1 outbreak? Register for this free webinar for horse owners.

As of today, 11/23, there are no reported cases in MI.

In light of the current EHV-1 outbreak, the AAEP and the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) have organized a horse owner education webinar to bring you the most up to date information on this issue.

Next Tuesday, join specialists Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges (Texas Animal Health Commission Executive Director and Texas State Veterinarian), Dr. Krista Estell (AAEP/EDCC) and Dr. Katie Flynn (USEF) for an informative discussion about what EHV-1 is, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to prevent its spread.

This webinar is FREE, but registration is required. Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnIoJrASj0vuX7Q_K87mKEjg5bxeMAkqp7fpSoOgVtVm_Zgo1g5m~AiiV7ZQ3bbmlEW2iSkeRTSAfMCYf2QhFMoprr7WRbM_MsiJRcBGT1oLj0Q

*PLEASE NOTE: the attendee limit for this session is capped at 1,000. However, all who register will be emailed a link to an on-demand recording that will become available 24 hours after the live session ends.

11/19/2025

We have had a lot of calls about EHV/EHM today. Cases of EHV-1 have been reported at the Barrel Futurities of America at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie OK and the WPRA Barrel Finals in Waco TX.

There are currently no reported cases in Michigan. This is good source if you are interested in learning more about this disease and how to protect your horses.

What is Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)?

You've probably heard it called Rhinopneumonitis, a respiratory tract disease that results in "snotty noses," but EHV is more than that. Depending on the strain, this virus can also cause abortion in broodmares, and equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) — the often-deadly neurologic form of the disease.

Because EHV is endemic in many equine populations, most mature horses have developed some immunity through repeated natural infection. However, they remain a source of infection for other susceptible horses, like weaned foals and yearlings, who usually display symptoms of the respiratory form of the disease in autumn and winter. Performance and show horses are also more vulnerable to the disease, as they commingle with unfamiliar equines in close quarters while under stress from travel and competition.

Proper biosecurity protocols can help reduce EHV outbreaks and other disease transmission. A variety of vaccines are also available for protection against both the respiratory and abortive form of the disease, but there is no equine licensed vaccine at this time that has a label claim for protection against the neurologic form (EHM).

Consult your primary equine veterinarian to learn more about this disease and work with them to determine the optimal vaccine protocol for your horses.

You can learn more about all three forms on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website here: https://equinediseasecc.org/infectious-diseases

11/11/2025

We’re excited to introduce Brandi, a native of Hastings and a recent graduate with a degree as a Veterinary Technician. Before joining us, Brandi proudly served six years in the U.S. Air Force, and we extend our heartfelt appreciation for her dedicated service to our country. 🇺🇸

We’re thrilled to have her on board and are confident you’re going to love working with her!

10/24/2025

We said goodbye to Erin today. We can’t thank her enough for her dedication to the practice and to our clients. We wish her the best of luck with her new adventure. Horses will now be her hobby, not her job.

Erin - Thank you. You’re the best and we miss you already! Go get’em! ❤️

08/28/2025

EEE was detected in a horse from Benzie County. The detection highlights the importance for all Michiganders to take precautions to protect their animals and themselves from mosquito bites. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4g1w7v1

08/12/2025

Can we keep him? Please!

08/08/2025

Haflingers on the loose in Lowell. Parnell and Downes.

07/17/2025

True.

"I think it's in the shoulder doc!"

Picture this: You notice your horse has a lameness in the front end.
Two scenarios - it has come on over time or it has shown up overnight. In either case, it is often in the foot!

The most common cause of lameness in horses is in the foot, despite the way your horse may present the pain to you. For example, foot abscesses are capable of causing acute pain and three-legged lameness in a very short period of time. Other common instances of lameness in the front end that may be less acute are a result of changes to the navicular bone or surrounding soft tissue, changes to the coffin bone or joint, thin soles, etc.

As the old adage goes, "no foot, no horse!" and now you know why!

Additional resource: https://open.lib.umn.edu/largeanimalsurgery/chapter/lameness-diagnosis/

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

05/20/2025

Do you travel with your horses? Biosecurity on the road is not often considered, but should be. This is tonight and since it's a pretty raw day out there, this would be a good use of your time.

Protect your horse on and off the farm with the down and dirty of biosecurity!

Next Tuesday, join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Elizabeth Gorrell and Nikki Scherrer for a webinar discussion that will help you reduce your horse's risk of exposure to infectious diseases when traveling off the farm - and how to prevent bringing those risks back home.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Amr5b5WbvVA3csrVdx-tEuBwA0ZyKuQMZVQ5rWTff7jEHRW3Dwq9~AtDnhD9gYDSqbj3DVwxvS_WSZ1hC9ZCDBxkNtFYtp-BO7sH9__0xyZ5H9A

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

02/20/2025

It’s a girl and she is a cutie! 💕