Oklahoma City Equine Clinic

11/07/2024

The shift from summer to fall brings noticeable changes in weather, feed, and daylight hours. Seasonal transitions can impact your horse’s health and performance, so it is essential to adapt your equine care routine! Some helpful tips include maintaining high quality forage and adjusting your horse’s feeding regimen to maintain their body condition and stay warm. If you have any questions about your horse’s health during the changing seasons, don’t hesitate to contact Oklahoma City Equine Clinic at (405) 843-1099 for a wellness exam or check-up!

11/04/2024

Cushing’s disease, also known as PPID, is one of the most common endocrine disorders in horses and ponies. Cushing’s most commonly affects older horses, approximately 20 years of age. Common signs of Cushing’s disease include an increased coat length with failure to shed, laminitis, weight loss, and muscle atrophy. If you think your horse may have Cushing’s disease or is showing symptoms, schedule a visit with Oklahoma City Equine Clinic today. We look forward to seeing you!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from Oklahoma City Equine Clinic! 👻🎃

10/29/2024

Chip logged on to wish everyone a happy National Cat Day! 😺

10/25/2024

Whether you are new to breeding horses or just want to get up to speed on the logistics and science behind equine breeding. Join board-certified Theriogenologist Dr. Dale Kelley for a virtual lecture on Wednesday, October 30th. This informative session will cover the basics of reproductive biology of the horse, the logistics of breeding season, and what to expect when breeding your mare. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you are a horse owner/manager who is either new to breeding horses or possesses limited experience, here’s your chance to get up to speed. Join board-certified theriogenologist Dr. Dale Kelley for an informative session that will cover the basics of reproductive biology of the horse, the logist...

10/22/2024

Here at Oklahoma City Equine Clinic, we are proud to practice with advanced diagnostic technology. Thanks to our new PCR machine, we can now run important equine tests in-house to determine diseases such as Streptococcus equi, Salmonella, and Equine Herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) with fast, accurate diagnostics and improved biosecurity.

10/18/2024

Horse owners: please consider participating in this biosecurity study from the Equine Disease Communication Center. This organization works hard to spread accurate information about equine disease outbreaks, and you can do your part to further their knowledge and protect horses from infectious diseases by completing this survey!

The Matrix Group protects your confidential information and it will not be used for reasons outside the scope of the research without your consent. Our projects are conducted strictly for research purposes, never for sales or solicitation.

10/16/2024

Leaves are falling and autumn is calling! Happy fall from Oklahoma City Equine Clinic 👻🎃

10/14/2024

Happy Vet Tech Appreciation Week! We are proud to have a 24-hour technical staff that goes above and beyond to provide the best care possible for all our patients. We couldn’t do the work we do here at OCEC without our incredible staff. Thank you all for your hard work!

10/11/2024

We are excited to announce that you are now able to pay your bill online through your Wise Option billing link! If you were previously set up on autopay, you will have to update your credit card information by adding your card to the wallet on your account. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (405) 843-1099.

10/08/2024

Dr. Brian Carroll, Dr. Sarah Heenan, and surgery technician Stacey Smith spent this past weekend speaking with vet students from all over the U.S. at the 2024 Pathways to Success Career Symposium, hosted by Veterinarians Encouraging & Teaching (V.E.T.). This all-day event was hosted at Heritage Place right here in Oklahoma City! With keynote speakers, booths promoting various veterinary practices, and panel discussions, students are able to cultivate relationships and network for externships, internships, and possible associate positions.
If you are interested in internship or externship opportunities with Oklahoma City Equine Clinic, please visit our website at https://www.oklahomacityequine.com/health-articles.html for more information!

10/01/2024

Are your broodmares ready for breeding season? The doctors and staff of Oklahoma City Equine Clinic are experienced in the reproductive management of donor horses and broodmares. We offer services such as Breeding Soundness Exams, Mare Management (including Artificial Insemination, Frozen Semen Breeding, and Assisted Reproductive Techniques), and Reproductive Surgery.

09/27/2024

Is your horse resisting training? Hard in the mouth? Dropping feed or losing weight? Your horse may need a dental. A horse’s teeth should be floated at least once a year as part of a routine dental exam. At OCEC, we offer in-depth dental exams and power floating. Call the clinic today to schedule a dental appointment!

09/24/2024

Have you picked out your stallion for breeding season? Oklahoma City Equine Clinic offers a large array of reproductive services to assist clients in the breeding process. Our doctors are highly experienced in the reproductive management of stallions and offer various stallion services including Stallion Management, Breeding Soundness Exams, and Semen Freezing.

09/20/2024

Whether your horse is a high-performance racehorse or a trail horse for kids, it is important to take care of their bodies both inside and out. Oklahoma City Equine Clinic offers an array of services, including Chiropractic care. Dr. Willis is certified in Veterinary Chiropractic and utilizes this practice to improve a horse's mobility and function, ensuring your horses are feeling their best. Call our office at (405) 843-1099 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Willis today!

09/18/2024

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!

09/17/2024

Your horse should have a Wellness Exam once or twice a year! By being proactive with your horse's health, you will be able to avoid more serious problems in the future. This visit includes a full physical examination, a brief soundness check, and consultation on nutrition and parasite control. Call today to schedule a visit! (405) 843-1099

09/13/2024

Rare Mosquito Illnesses on the Rise: Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is a viral, vector-borne disease spread mainly by mosquitos in the late summer months. In addition to a proper vaccination routine, it is important to take preventative measures to reduce the mosquito population in your area. This includes removing stagnant water sources, dumping and cleaning water buckets and troughs regularly before refilling, and applying equine insect repellents to protect your horses from mosquito-borne illnesses.