Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics

02/14/2025

Wishing you and your equine loves a very HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY from Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics in Menlo Park.

Pictured: Dr. Zoe Davidson and Dr. Haley Palmer, Office Team Members Melissa Brzescinski and Myant Ramirez, Veterinary Assistants Mimi Lotfy and Lachlan Benoit, and Extern Leighton

02/14/2025

Wishing all your horses a Happy Valentine's Day!

Enjoy Valentine's Day with heart shaped horse treats. This recipe is designed to preserve beetroot's natural red color when baking.

02/14/2025

https://stablemanagement.com/barns-grounds/composting-on-horse-farms-case-study/?lid=jn8hi4l16eop&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_content=STM%20-%20Newsletter%20-%2020250213%20-%20Weekly%20-%20STMNL&uuid=66f1d2b99689ce51d3833ea2

Here’s how an animal sanctuary uses composting to make improvements around the property and how you can implement these strategies on your horse farm.

02/04/2025

The following 2 NEW ALERTS were posted earlier today to the CDFA EHV website: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/equine_herpes_virus.html

NEW: EHM Quarantine in San Bernardino County
February 1, 2025: A 26-year-old Paint mare and a 16-year-old Paint gelding from San Bernardino County displaying neurologic signs were confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The mare was euthanized due to severity of clinical signs and the gelding is alive and under supportive care at the home premises. Thirty-five (35) potentially exposed horses at the home premise in San Bernardino County were quarantined with enhanced biosecurity measures implemented. This premises shares a fence line with the other EHM quarantined premises. There has been no recent history of travel on or off these premises by the clinical horses. CDFA has been onsite and will continue to actively monitor the situation.

NEW: Second EHM Quarantine in San Bernardino County
February 1, 2025: A 15-year-old Thoroughbred gelding from San Bernardino County displaying neurologic signs were confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The gelding was euthanized due to severity of clinical signs. Ninety (90) potentially exposed horses at the home premise in San Bernardino County were quarantined with enhanced biosecurity measures implemented. This premises shares a fence line with the other EHM quarantined premises. There has been no recent history of travel on or off these premises by the clinical horse. CDFA has been onsite and will continue to actively monitor the situation.

Learn more about EHM:

> https://www.steinbeckpeninsulaequine.com/post/equine-herpesvirus-myeloencephalopathy

> https://www.steinbeckpeninsulaequine.com/post/uc-davis-equine-herpesvirus-1

> https://www.steinbeckpeninsulaequine.com/post/a-brief-review-of-ehv-1-neurological-disease-ehv-1-myeloencephalopathy

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02/03/2025

CUTENESS ALERT!

Baby Goats in Homemade Sweaters Seen at Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics

On Saturday night, Drs. Tim Eastman, Dr. Pricilla Brown, and Veterinary Assistant Raul Fragoso (who has had a lot of relevant experience) delivered a pair of baby goats by emergency C-section. Krista Loppnow (wife of Dr. Zack Loppnow) immediately sprang into action, crocheting little sweaters to keep the kids warm and cozy. As of this morning, mama and kids are all doing well.

02/02/2025

https://extension.psu.edu/horse-management-during-wet-weather #:~:text=While%20rain%20rot%20and%20scratches,if%20an%20issue%20is%20suspected.

Unfortunately for the horse owner, persistent and large amounts of rainfall can create challenges for equine care and have negative effects on your horse's overall health.

01/28/2025

The following alert has been posted to the CDFA Equine Infectious Anemia webpage https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/EquineInfectiousAnemia.html:

January 23, 2025: A 10–year–old Quarter Horse gelding in San Bernardino County was confirmed positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). A confirmed EIA positive equid must be euthanized or quarantined for life 200 yards away from any EIA negative equid as per USDA EIA program rules. Euthanasia was elected for these cases and witnessed on January 20th. Eighteen (18) potentially exposed horses on the home premises have initially tested negative for EIA and will remain under quarantine until their sixty (60) day retest.

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a viral disease of all equidae. It can be tested for by either the agar gel immunodiffusion (AGID), commonly known as the “Coggins” test, or the enzyme-link immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The ELISA tends to be slightly less expensive and can have a shorter turn-around time for results making it a popular choice for EIA testing. However, the ELISA can also produce false positive results. In the past year in California, there have been eleven (11) of these false positive ELISAs. Any horse with a non-negative ELISA test must be quarantined until confirmatory AGID results are received from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL), which commonly takes a week or more. Always remember to plan ahead for EIA testing and either submit an AGID test or allow for extra time, so if there is a non-negative ELISA sample and a horse must be quarantined, that it doesn’t delay any travel or show plans. EIA tests are valid for twelve (12) months in most states, including California.

01/22/2025

Can Shoeing Improve How Your Horse Moves? Read the latest from The Horse ...

https://thehorse.com/185512/can-shoeing-improve-how-show-horses-move/?lid=ntplx4f2nf68&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter&utm_content=TheHorse%20-%20Newsletter%20-%2020250122-%20Soundness%20&%20Lameness&uuid=66f1d2b99689ce51d3833ea2

01/17/2025

The following alert has been posted to the CDFA EHV website (https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/equine_herpes_virus.html):

January 17, 2025: A 15-year-old Thoroughbred mare from San Luis Obispo County displaying neurologic signs was confirmed positive for Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) secondary to Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). The mare is alive and under veterinary care at an off-site veterinary hospital.

Forty (40) potentially exposed horses at the home premise in San Luis Obispo County were quarantined on January 17th with enhanced biosecurity measures implemented. There had been no recent history of travel on or off these premises by the clinical horse and no other horses on the home premises currently have any clinical symptoms. CDFA will continue to actively monitor the situation.

All additional updates will be posted to the CDFA EHV website. As a reminder, we cannot release information past the county level due to confidentiality.

For a review of EHV viruses and appropriate biosecurity measures see:
>https://aaep.org/.../2021-04/EHV_1-4_Guidelines_2021.pdf
>https://aaep.org/.../BiosecurityGuidelines_Sept2018.pdf
> https://www.steinbeckpeninsulaequine.com/.../equine...
> https://www.steinbeckpeninsulaequine.com/.../a-brief...
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01/17/2025

The Foundation for the Horse continues to reach out to veterinarians and the horse industry to help horses affected by the wildfires in Southern California. If you or someone you know needs assistance with veterinary care, shelter, transportation, feed, hay, or supplies, please contact The Foundation at [email protected]. Assistance is available to veterinarians treating horses affected by the fires and for veterinary medical supplies, treatment, euthanasia, and more.

To assist in these efforts, donations are needed and can be made directly to our Disaster Fund at https://www.foundationforthehorse.org/impact/disaster-relief/

01/08/2025

Don’t miss the HEALTHY REBATES on:
> Equioxx®
> Gastrogard®

Purchase through your veterinarian January 1 - March 31, 2025 and be sure to KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS!

To order your horse’s Rx, contact your nearest Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinic:
> Salinas - ‭(831) 455-1808‬
> Menlo Park - ‭(650) 854-3162‬

Or order online at: https://steinbeckequine.covetruspharmacy.com

Then visit: https://www.boehringeringelheimequinerebates.com
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01/01/2025

Happy Birthday TBs!

Learn why all Thoroughbreds celebrate their birthdays on January 1st (in the Northern Hemisphere): https://bit.ly/HappyBirthdayTB

12/25/2024

Wishing you and your family all the joy of the season!

As always, Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics veterinary team members are on call 24-7-365 for Equine Emergencies.

12/23/2024

There's lots of Holiday spirit at Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics!

12/19/2024

We captured a few of the very best "Ugly Christmas Sweaters" worn by Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics team members today ... Please cast your votes!

12/18/2024

Diagnosis: Equine Granulosa Cell Tumors (GCTs)

Granulosa cell tumors (GCTs) are common, typically benign ovarian tumors in mares, causing behavioral changes (aggression, stallion-like traits) and irregular estrous cycles. Diagnostics include ultrasound imaging to detect an enlarged o***y +/- hormonal testing to confirm elevated levels of inhibin, testosterone, or anti-Müllerian hormone.

Treatment: Standing Laparoscopic Ovariectomy

Standing laparoscopic ovariectomy is the gold standard for removing affected ovaries. This minimally invasive procedure is superior to traditional surgical intervention because it offers:
* Lower complication rates
* Small incisions which lead to a better cosmetic appearance
* Reduced recovery time

If your mare shows signs of hormonal imbalance or unusual behavior, please contact Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics to consult with one of our equine veterinarians for an early diagnosis and treatment plan.

The procedure depicted here was recently performed by Steinbeck Peninsula Equine Clinics Director of Surgery Dr. Nick Carlson , Surgical Resident Dr. Pricilla Brown, Intern Dr. Jewel Randolph, and Veterinary Assistant Madison Scott.

Facebook is not allowing the photo of the tumors that were removed to be seen until/unless you click on it -- "This photo may contain violent or graphic content ... This photo does not go against our standards, so you can choose to see it" (by clicking on it a couple of times).

Also, please see Comments section for a video of the procedure in progress.

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