Topline Equine Veterinary Inc.

05/22/2024

We are gearing towards the end of breeding season and finishing up with some heartbeat checks of previously some bred mares.

01/23/2024

We are hoping everyone is staying as warm and dry s possible these rainy days

11/10/2023

The Topline Equine team had a great time supporting Queen of Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. in their yearly Medieval Rodeo fundraiser. Join us next year in November!

We want to give a Big THANK YOU to ALL who came out to support our fundraiser. Also, a Special THANK YOU to ALL our Sponsors, Volunteers, Caterer, and the Imperial Knights Production Company for an exciting KNIGHT of jousting and sword fights. We look forward to The Medieval Rodeo 2024!

10/10/2023

Dr. Stadelmann and our lovely technician Gina were able to represent our team for Tara’s Chance Therapeutic Riding for All - Riding with the Stars annual dinner and rider showcase this past weekend. We have been very proud to be associated with this organization that provides such a vital program to the community.

07/07/2023

Some information on what to look for with the most recent vesicular stomatitis outbreaks seen in the nearby area. If you have any suspicion your horse might be affected, please call us immediately.
Health certificates may be required for local shows or local movement. Out of state movement health certificate requirements have changed so please be sure to contact us with plenty of time to ensure we can fit you in our schedule under the new changing time requirements.

California has recently reported its first-time incursion of vesicular stomatitis (VSV) in over 50 years. Since the start of the outbreak in May, 77 VSV-affected premises have been identified (29 confirmed positive, 48 suspect).

Vesicular stomatitis is a viral disease of horses, donkeys, mules, cattle, swine and New World camelids that occurs in the Western Hemisphere. The disease is named for the characteristic vesicular lesions it causes in the form of blisters, crusts and ulceration of the lips, muzzle, nose, tongue, ears, sheath, teats, and/or coronary band. The virus is transmitted by biting midges and therefore is seasonal.

Because VSV is not a common occurrence in most areas every year, reports of Vesicular Stomatitis in the media often raise questions among livestock and horse owners. Visit the Disease Communication Center's website to learn more about VSV and to find updates on current disease outbreaks: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/vesicular-stomatitis

As always, your horse doctor remains your best source of information and resources. By working closely with your equine veterinarian you can develop strategies to reduce the likelihood of a Vesicular Stomatitis outbreak at your facility or to minimize the effects should one occur.

04/25/2023

Stop by and have some fun tonight! We are proud to be one of the buckle sponsors this year!

04/18/2023

We are proud to be sponsors and the veterinarians associated with Norco Horseweek! We hope to see you all there. Stop by and say hello if you see Dr. Abair and Dr. Stadelmann.

03/30/2023

Whose foal is this?

Our dear technician Alex Richard had her own little baby earlier this month and we are all very excited for her in this new life chapter.

And yes we are already advised her to start palpating/playing with his ears and feet so he doesn’t become a sensitive baby that kicks out when being examined by the veterinarian… I mean, pediatrician

02/10/2023

Deworming 4-6x a year is typically not necessary. If you would like to discuss your deworming options for our area or inquire about running a f***l sample, please call our office for more information.

With spring only a few weeks away (🙌), it’s not too early to start thinking about a deworming plan for your horses.

If deworming is something you’ve been doing the same way for as long as you can remember, this year we encourage you to break tradition and work with your veterinarian instead. Thanks to tools like the f***l egg count, your horse doctor can help you devise a treatment tailored to the needs of your equine friend plus monitor the efficacy of the dewormer used last. And before you dismiss this notion because you’ve been “doing it for years,” you should know that the old-school approach to deworming is quickly becoming outdated—not only a waste of money but it also builds drug resistance in the parasitic fauna of equines, which means we are running out of drugs that can effectively help us control parasite infections.

For more information, the AAEP Parasite Control Guidelines can be found on our website at https://aaep.org/document/internal-parasite-control-guidelines
As always, consult your equine veterinarian to learn more and for questions specific to your horses!

01/30/2023

Meet Talia, first foal born of 2023 for our practice.
We were very excited to perform her first veterinary check last week and confirm she had a stellar IgG value.

01/11/2023

Fun fact: Dr. Stadelmann rode in the rose parade this year with her mare Chica.

One of our New Year’s resolution is to be more active on our page. Feel free to comment or email the office with any ideas or things you would like to learn more about. Our email is [email protected]

Have a fabulous rest of your year and wishing you and your horses a healthy and fun rest of 2023.

09/07/2022

Although it was a scorcher of a weekend, we hope you were able to enjoy the Norco Fair. We had a blast being the official veterinarian of the event and so happy all the animals remained safe and healthy. 

08/31/2022

Some people think vasectomies and castrations are similar procedures
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But there’s a Vas Deferens between the two!

07/21/2022

An expert in equine thermoregulation is attempting to bust some of the myths spread about cooling horses. Although most people seem to agree that water is key in reducing temperature, many still say, incorrectly, that the water must be scraped off – with many often insisting that leaving a horse w...

07/11/2022

We appreciate all of the hardworking farriers that we have the pleasure to work alongside with.

It’s —let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank our farriers! Proper foot care is the cornerstone of maintaining a sound horse and a good farrier is instrumental in keeping the horse’s feet balanced and well-supported. Farriers and veterinarians often work together for the best interests of the horse, so a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset for your horse care dream team. Be sure to let your farriers know they are appreciated!

05/20/2022

If anyone knows of an orphan foal in need of a nurse mare, please call our office.

03/04/2022

Dr. Abair and Dr. Stadelmann had a great weekend working with some local farriers to learn about therapeutic application of indirect glue on shoes! The veterinary- farrier relationship is very important for the good of the horse and we were so excited to have spent the day with some great individuals.

02/24/2022

Informative links for equine herpes virus type 1 (EHV-1) and equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM)

Information about EHV-1/EHM, including how it is spread and which clinical signs to watch out for, is available in our equine health topics database: https://ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/equine-herpes-virus-1-myeloencephalopathy. This page includes links to webinars for horse owners and veterinarians featuring experts from UC Davis and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). It also includes a link to a list of EHV-1/EHM FAQs.


The most up-to-date information for cases in California is available through the CDFA: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/equine_herpes_virus.html. Information for California, as well as all other states, is curated by the Equine Disease Communication Center: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/.

The AAEP Infectious Disease Committee developed a EHV / EHM Task Force (a small group of experts) to do a rapid review of ALL of the online EHV/EHM resources last spring. It can be viewed here:
https://aaep.org/guidelines/infectious-disease-control/equine-herpesvirus-resources
This is a very comprehensive list of resources of both national and international focus. These have all been reviewed by our small AAEP rapid-review task force to ensure accuracy based on current knowledge and the ensure the links work properly.


Finally, this task force updated the EHV Guidelines. You can access it here.
https://aaep.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/EHV_1-4_Guidelines_2021.pdf


AAEP Biosecurity guidelines:
https://aaep.org/document/general-biosecurity-guidelines

For the purposes of these guidelines, biosecurity includes all practices intended to prevent the introduction and minimize the spread of infectious disease agents in equine populations. Veterinarians oversee the health of equids in many contexts where infectious disease is likely to be introduced an...

02/11/2022

The last two months both Dr. Abair and Dr. Stadelmann have been completing their continuing education credits in some fun locations (AAEP - Tennesse and Lake Tahoe). Feel free to ask us what we have learned.

12/15/2021

Rain or shine, our team is ready to provide you with veterinary services. Hopefully everyone was able to stay dry and warm today. 

12/07/2021

We want to wish a very Happy Birthday to Dr. Stadelmann!!

11/23/2021

Does my horse have cellulitis or is the leg stocked up? Read below to learn some facts on how to tell the difference and when to call us to examine your horse.

Do you know the difference between stocking up and cellulitis?

Many horses will "stock up" with subcutaneous edema (fluid swelling) in two or more legs (usually the hind limbs). Stocking up generally results from a significant decrease in exercise and usually resolves as the horse starts exercising again.

Lymphangitis( or vasculitis, big leg disease, staph infection, or cellulitis) on the other hand is a bacterial infection and a dramatically different condition. While its causes may vary, it’s easy to spot once it sets in: the swelling will be extreme, hot and very painful to the touch, and the horse will be depressed due to the fever and discomfort.

If you think your equine friend has cellulitis or even if you're not sure, we encourage you to seek professional help promptly. Your horse doctor will make the best treatment recommendations, both to reduce swelling and to address any sort of bacterial infection that might be active or that could occur due to the edema in the soft tissue.

Read more on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/lymphangitis-frustrating-condition

11/19/2021

Looks like he needs to see a vet, good thing Topline Equine just turned 2 today!!!

10/28/2021

We are excited to support Queen of Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center. Tickets are still available. We would love to see you out there!

Congratulations to Topline Equine Veterinary of San Dimas. You reached the Queen's Royal Court sponsorship level for the Medieval Rodeo 2021! Tickets for a fabulous "knight" of jousting entertainment are on sale now on EventBrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=169665015629).

09/25/2021

Take a moment to guess what type of coat coloring this is called.
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It would be called a ….. Randomly Rained on Horse in 90 degree weather

08/02/2021

With the Summer in full swing, some of you might have heard of the term ‘Summer Sores’. But what are they exactly?

These lesions are called Cutaneous Habronemiasis and are caused by larvae of stomach worms (Habronema). These larvae are deposited from flies that are attracted to wounds or moist areas such as the genitalia, corners of the eyes, margins of the lips etc. The larvae migrate into the tissue and cause local inflammation and itching which then can turn into a granulomatous reaction that prevents normal healing. Diagnosis includes recognizing a wound is not healing and having your veterinarian come out for an exam. Sometimes you might be able to see the yellow, calcified material that is contained within the wound. Treatment is based on the location, severity, and response of the lesion but can include topical and systemic veterinary prescribed medications as well as surgical debridement.

Prevention includes routine deworming, fly control (I know, easier said than done), and covering pre-existing wounds.

Keep a look out and if you think your horse may have a Summer Sore, don't hesitate to give us a call so that we can help.

06/09/2021

We had so much fun teaching the kids and showing them how the ultrasound works. Everyone is so smart and was so eager to see what we do.

04/28/2021

We have moved! Topline Equine has moved into a bigger space. We are still in the same building but in a new suite. If you need to stop by or send us a check please make sure to update your addresses. Our old address is 199 S. Monte Vista Ave Unit 3, San Dimas, CA 91773. Our NEW address is 199 S. Monte Vista Ave, Unit 6, San Dimas, CA 91773. If you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out to us!! 909-741-7130

04/23/2021

Healthy foals are always our goal!

We were so excited to provide this little filly her first health check. Mama was a rescue who came with a surprise 6 months later. Lucky for her and her baby, she ended up in a happy home.

04/16/2021

A mare’s colostrum is vital in having a healthy foal as it provides the necessary Immunoglobulins (antibodies) that provides temporary immunity until the foal's own immune system takes over. This is called passive transfer of immunity.

A certain minimum of the immunoglobulins (IgG’s) is required for a complete passive transfer of immunity. Any value below 800 mg/dL increases the risk of infection for the newborn foal and can lead to a variety of life-threatening problems.

≥ 800 mg/dL = complete passive transfer
400-800 mg/dL= partial failure of passive transfer