Equine Rescue Resource Inc.

08/16/2024

Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue: Awareness Program from Central New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops of Cornell Cooperative Extension a component of Cornell University.

08/16/2024

Our friends at Lollypop Farm are hiring! The positions of equine manager and farm attendant are available. For more information or to apply visit

Interested in working at Lollypop Farm? We may have the perfect job for you! Check out our employment opportunities.

08/16/2024

Have you ever been told to not allow a hot, sweaty horse to drink cold water because it could lead to colic, founder or tie up?

This notion is actually a myth, and a dangerous one too, because it could lead to dehydration and very serious (and real) consequences. A sweaty, hardworking horse needs to be rehydrated without delay (i.e. don’t wait for the horse to cool down first).

The key, however, is to know how much water to allow at one time — because of the equine stomach’s relatively small capacity, offer small amounts of water every 20 minutes until the horse drinks his fill rather than letting the animal drink it all at once.

Remember that water is the most vital nutrient for a horse. A horse’s daily water requirements are influenced by many factors, but the average idle 1,100-pound horse in a cool environment will drink 6 to 10 gallons of water per day. That amount may easily double or triple in a hot environment! Therefore, it goes without saying that providing cool, clean water to your horses at all times is of paramount importance.

Source: Equus Magazine and AAEP member Dr. Anthony Blikslager. More information about offering a horse water can be found at https://equusmagazine.com/.../offering-a-horse-water...

08/15/2024

EEE update from NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets:

Aug 14, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Good Afternoon,

The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Animal Industry is confirming 5 new cases of EEEV in horses around the state just in the last few days. We are expecting more confirmations as the week goes on. Please see case descriptions below.

EEE Case 4 – Kirkville, NY (Madison Co) Aged Standardbred

Unknown vaccination history (rescue horse within the last 6-9 months), none administered by veterinarian, no travel since acquiring
8/5 – normal per owner
8/6 – owner noted horse with base wide stance and then eventually went down, T = 102s, shallow breathing, owner started some treatments, called vet
8/6 – vet exam few hours later: concern for rabies due to lack of vaccine history and symptoms. Horse was unresponsive to pain in rear limbs, was in lateral recumbency at that point. Vet discussed prognosis and ddx. Recc removal from other horses, euthanasia and test for rabies, arboviruses. Owner consented.
Brain was submitted to the Wadsworth Center and Griffin Laboratory. Rabies Virus testing was negative. The brain PCR for EEEV was positive and negative for WNV.

EEE Case 5 – Heuvelton, NY (St. Lawrence Co) 2y Belgian filly

Not vaccinated, no recent travel history
8/7 – normal per owner
8/8 – owner found horse dog-sitting out on pasture, called for vet to examine
8/8 – vet came to examine few hours later and noted: horse could not try to get up, would just fall back over. Vet discussed poor prognosis and ddx with owner. Vet took samples for arboviruses and gave supportive tx.
8/8 later – owner called to say that horse was declining and horse was euthanized.
Blood samples were sent to Cornell. The PCR for EEEV was positive and negative for WNV.

EEE Case 6 – Newburgh, NY (Orange Co) 18m TB c**t

Not vaccinated, no recent travel history
8/7 – owner noticed c**t was acting off – eating sluggishly, T = 103, called for vet to examine
8/8 – vet exam: standing despite displaying neuro signs (head pressing, preferring to lean against walls, exaggerated pawing at walls). Vet thought c**t may have vision issues beginning due to behavior in stall. Vet took samples for arboviruses and commenced treatment, discussed ddx with owner.
8/9 – 8/10 – continued decline with c**t buckling and going recumbent, having paddling activity (a slow gallop like motion), stupor like mentation.
8/11 – owner called to say c**t died.
Blood samples were sent to Cornell. The PCR for EEEV were positive and negative for WNV.

EEE Case 7 – Vernon, NY (Oneida Co) 1y QH c**t

According to owner, vaccinated by owner with a 5 way in August 2023. Has not been vaccinated by veterinarian. No travel history.
8/7 – owner noticed c**t was lethargic and stiff
8/8AM – c**t was found seizing in pasture, quivering, going laterally recumbent and making galloping like motions
8/8 vet exam: T= 101.7 , normal menace, normal CN exam, no evidence of trauma. Vet took samples for arboviruses and started treatment. Seizures seemed to stop. C**t stayed down and seemed obtunded for a while but was eventually able to return to barn.
8/8 later on: seizures resume, circling rapidly in stall, seemingly blind as c**ts bumped into walls and was creating trauma from this. Owner elected euthanasia.
Blood samples were sent to Cornell. The PCR for EEEV was positive and negative for WNV.

EEE Case 8 – Wallkill, NY (Ulster Co) 2.5 y QH C**t

Only had tetanus vaccine several months ago, in order to be gelded. No recent travel history.
8/8 - Vet was called to see c**t due to lethargy but by time vets arrived, c**t was already neurologic, but afebrile. Ambulatory vets decided to have him trailered to their hospital.
8/9 – Vet exam at hospital: c**t was dysphagic, was displaying very unilateral CN signs: decreased nasal septum sensation, circling to the right, decreased menace/PLR. Ataxic on all 4 limbs. Vets were very concerned for rabies due to lack of vaccination status. Treatment was initiated. Later on, discussed ddx with owners and received consent for euthanasia and rabies virus sampling.
Brain sent to Wadsworth Center and Griffin Laboratory. Rabies Virus testing negative. The brain PCR was positive for EEEV and negative for WNV.

It is extremely critical for you to take the necessary precautions for you, your patients and your own animals at this time. Arboviruses are no joke! We have a long way to go before we have killing frosts, freezes to end the arboviral season here in New York.

Arbovirus information for humans: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/arboviral/fact_sheet.htm

Arbovirus information for horses (for clients): https://www.equinediseasecc.org/eastern-equine-encephalitis

A notice will also go out on the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) site for the equine industry. We will continue to update you of any additional equine cases throughout the summer and fall.

Thank you for reading these notices, and taking the information to educate yourselves and your clients and submitting samples so we can all stay informed as to where there is arboviral activity. We are aware that many of you have never seen EEEV or even WNV so we hope these case write ups are helpful.

Respectfully,

Courtney Mangano, DVM, FADD
Veterinarian 3
Equine, Foreign Animal Diseases,
Veterinary Accreditation, Outreach
NYS Dept of Agriculture & Markets
10B Airline Drive Albany, NY 12235
518-457-092

08/14/2024

Yes, we are resorting to bribery. Anyone want to make a bet on how long the fly mask stays on today?

08/14/2024

08/13/2024

Last call for the AHC "Buzz Off" survey - we will be closing it out the end of this weekend!

Bug season is here! And we want to know, how do you make flies and ticks “buzz off”? 🪰

There are Federal Regulations in the works that may limit what products we can use to keep our horses and donkeys insect-free. So be the flea in our ear and make a beeline for this 1-minute survey to let us know how we can best advocate for your needs. The survey closes on July 31.

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7912897/AHCFlyControl

08/12/2024

Russell and Frankie. Available to an incredibly good home that will treat Russell like the pet he is and spend time with Frankie to get him over his shyness.

08/10/2024

Summer is a great time of the year to be a horse owner but let's not forget that heat, aggressive insects, and drought-hardened pastures can really impact the health and comfort of our equine friends.

One of the side effect of the heat for some horses is the inability to sweat properly. This condition, called anhidrosis, is potentially dangerous for horses because it compromises their ability to thermoregulate even in weather that doesn’t seem that hot, and therefore puts them at higher risk of heat stress.

Anhidrosis is not fully understood yet; it is widespread in the hot and humid regions of the southeastern United States and the Gulf states, but it is also widely reported elsewhere during the summer and particularly during heat waves. If your horse has a high respiratory rate and does not seem to tolerate turnout on hot days, be sure to discuss it with your veterinarian.

Remember that administering unnecessary medications without consulting your horse doctor first could do more harm than good, as it puts your equine friend at risk of developing harmful side effects!

08/09/2024

Piper loves her hay.

08/09/2024

This just in for the Afton area.

08/09/2024

🌟 August is National Make-A-Will Month! 🌟

At UHC, we want to stress how crucial it is to include your horse(s) in your will or set up a trust to secure their future. Have you ever wondered, "What will happen to my horse if something happens to me?"

Now is the perfect time to consider it! Explore our Estate Planning resources and don’t forget to share this post with friends, family, volunteers, and adopters. Your horse's future depends on it! 🐴💼



https://unitedhorsecoalition.org/estate-planning-what-happens-to-your-horse-if-something-happens-to-you/

08/09/2024

We went from cool breeze to tropical jungle...

08/09/2024

The cool breezes make chores tolerable on a rainy summer day.

08/06/2024

Cash and Curtis love to help.

08/06/2024

Enjoying the calm before the storm. Mikey

08/06/2024

We received a great update photo of the coolest mule to ever grace our barn, Harley! "The big man, enjoying the fan! He loves tucking himself in the cool corner on a sweaty day."

08/05/2024

⛑️ Attention First Responders & Veterinarians!

The Equine Clinic at OakenCroft has teamed up with Cavalcade Education to offer a unique and incredibly valuable training event in Large Animal Technical Rescue. The goal of this course is to empower and educate veterinarians and first responders to provide the best outcome in these emergency situations.

Please help us spread the word and share this with a fire fighter or veterinarian you know. The course will be held September 10th & 11th.

For more information or to register go to https://www.cavalcadeeducation.com/lar



📷 Wisconsin Large Animal Emergency Response

08/05/2024

Thank you Asje for spending time with JR. The better we know our horses the better we can find them a good home. For more details please check the comments! Interested in adopting? Visit us online at www.equinerescueresource.com

08/05/2024

On Aug. 8, join AAEP member veterinarians Dr. Elizabeth Gorrell and Dr. Chelsea Folmar for a one-hour webinar discussing the essentials of disaster preparation. Whether it's tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, or wildfires, learn to plan with confidence and ensure you and your animals are ready for any emergency.

Registration is FREE but required; AAEP members will receive an email with a Zoom registration link on 8/1, so be sure to check your inbox if you missed it.

Attendees are also encouraged to submit their questions in advance through the registration form. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

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

Register here: https://aaep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OjyrhJK7RrOsV5LFljMxxg #/registration

08/05/2024

It's official, Daisy has been adopted.

08/04/2024

08/03/2024

Sometimes you just need a hug and to be told everything will be alright.

08/01/2024

Update photo of Jack! His mom says "Just sending a pic of Jack with his latest admirer. She was so afraid at first and he won her over" We love happy updates and if you've adopted from us and would like to share a photo please reach out to us. We don't know about you but they make our hearts happy and bring us joy ❤️

08/01/2024

07/31/2024

It's amazing what one person can do with the right equipment. The catch pen and quarantine paddocks look so much better and now w**d trees from our fence lines are leaving, we are so excited!

07/31/2024

Brush hogging the catch pen is under way! Thank you Jay!