Terra Cello Farm LLC.

11/01/2024

When it’s 80 in the icebox.

10/30/2024

Everyday is a treasure hunt.

10/11/2024

Second time this year for Northern lights here. These are start pale pink to finish of green.

10/09/2024

38* at 7am. Hills from the hayloft.

09/17/2024

One of the many reasons why Biosecurity is so so important.

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 of "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.

Transmission from horse to horse usually involves direct face-to-face contact, or exposure to 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!
It is not uncommon for strangles infections to recur on a farm with previous outbreaks of the disease. 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 the Equine Disease Communication Center's website at: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/strangles

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

09/01/2024

When you are the best girl and work really hard to learn new things you get to graze in the front yard.

08/30/2024

We exclusively feed Tribute Equine Nutrition brand feeds here at Terra Cello Farm.

08/26/2024

https://yourdressage.org/2024/08/22/usdf-instructor-trainer-development-seminar-on-riding-and-training/

Mary Moon attends the revamped USDF Instructor/Trainer Development Program's Dressage Seminar on Riding & Training, held at Weatogue Farm LLC in Salisbury, CT!

08/21/2024

Not much better than the smell of freshly mowed paddocks and bleached wash stalls! Loving this break in hot weather to get extra work done. Thanks to Wheeler’s Landscaping & Construction for the mowing!

08/17/2024

Sherman; Head of Quality Control, enjoying his payment for services rendered.

08/14/2024

08/05/2024

Just finished overnight turnout; those better not be spicy clouds 🤦🏼‍♀️

07/16/2024

The best girl after a 2 day clinic off farm.

07/12/2024

The summer heat and sun won't be letting up any time soon, so make sure your equine friends are adequately protected from harmful UV rays. ☀️

Hot summer weather puts horses at risk not only for dehydration and heat stress but also the skin damage and discomfort that accompany a sunburn— just like humans.

A lot of equestrians love some chrome on a horse, but it's important to remember that those beautiful white markings and the non-pigmented pink skin underneath are more likely to suffer from sunburn, especially in areas where the skin is more sensitive — like around the eyes and the nostrils.

In addition to the pain and discomfort, horses that are prone to recurrent sunburn may also face other long-term consequences, like the increased likelihood of developing squamous cell carcinoma (a common cancer).

If your horse is susceptible to sunburn, contact your veterinarian for more information about sun damage and recommendations to keep your horse protected this summer.