Genesee Valley Equine Clinic, PLLC

11/21/2025

Dear Clients and Friends,

We wanted to let you know that due to unforeseen issues on the host’s end, we must change the venue for our Courses on Horses event on February 7, 2026.

The event will now be held at:

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women
1437 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY 14610

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding. All other event details remain the same, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,
Genesee Valley Equine Clinic

11/21/2025

Equine Health Update: EHV/EHM Outbreak Out of State

The NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets has reported an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV/EHM) connected to recent barrel racing and rodeo events in Texas. Cases have been confirmed in Texas and Oklahoma, with more under investigation.

There are currently no confirmed cases in New York.
New York officials are actively monitoring the situation and will contact any owners directly if their horses are identified as exposed.
If your horse has recently traveled to Texas, Oklahoma, or other events where exposure may have occurred:
Please contact the NYS Division of Animal Industry at 518-457-3502 or [email protected] for guidance.
- Exposed horses should be isolated for 21 days
- Do not share equipment or personnel between horses
- Monitor temperature twice daily (fever = >101.5°F)
- Watch for respiratory signs or neurologic symptoms
- Contact your veterinarian immediately if any symptoms develop

Upcoming Equine Events:
Because EHV can be shed even by horses that appear healthy, owners and event organizers should talk with their veterinarians about risks. Increased biosecurity—and in some cases postponing events—may be recommended.

Interstate Travel:
Some states may implement new movement or import requirements during this outbreak. Always check regulations before traveling with your horse.
We will share updates as more information becomes available.
This is an important reminder of the disease risks associated with large equine events and the importance of good biosecurity and proper health documentation when traveling

Stay safe, and don’t hesitate to contact us with concerns.

11/14/2025

Happy Foal Friday... Wait.. In November? Yes it is. Congratulations to Cathleen Gendron on her new adorable little Icelandic C**t born November 13, 2025!

11/13/2025

Hey horse owners!📣 Mark your calendars 📆

Join Cornell's Equine Hospital & Cornell Cooperative Extension for this month's Equine Seminar Series!

This month's topic will be presented by Dr. Katharyn Mitchell on Tuesday, November 18th, at 6pm via Zoom. 💻

If interested, please follow this link to register:
https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ExNcfen5T1eULl-wuuQCvg #/registration

11/03/2025

Today is the day! Our intern, Dr. Lily Rieks, is grabbing her keys and starting to see patients on her own! Way to go Dr. Rieks 😁✨🐴

11/03/2025

Good Morning!

Today begins the start of our Winter Phone Hours. ☎️
From November 1st, 2025- March 1st, 2026, these hours will be in effect.

The office will remain open between 12PM-1PM for medication pick-ups.

As always, if your horse has a medical emergency, please call (585) 889-1170, to speak with an operator on our answering service, and they will get in touch with our veterinarians.

Thank you! 🍂❄

10/20/2025

Attention clients: We are having some difficulties with our computer system this morning. If you are having an emergency or if it is an urgent manner, please contact our office. We will try to get back to non-urgent requests as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

10/13/2025

Celebrating Vet Tech Week, October 12 - 18, 2025.
This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible GVEC team of Veterinary Technicians who make everything we do possible. Their compassion, skill, and dedication are the foundation of exceptional horse care at our clinic. Each day, our technicians go above and beyond to ensure that our horses receive the highest standard of care, and for this, we are truly grateful.
Meet Our Amazing Veterinary Technicians
We invite everyone to join us in recognizing and appreciating our outstanding veterinary technicians: Kristy, Kellie, Erin, Katie, and Jordan.

10/10/2025

✨ November is almost here, so don't delay... A healthy smile, is just a float away! ✨

November is GVEC Dental Health Month 🦷

Have you scheduled your horse's appointment?!
If not, space is still available! 📆

Save $15 off all dental services performed on farm.
Save $20 off dental services performed here at the office.

Call the office at (585) 889-1170 to make your appointment today! 😁

10/03/2025

If your horse has Cushings, and is taking Prascend, please help Dr. Hughes of University of Minnesota with this research study! 📄

📣 Calling all my horse friends!!
I could use your urgent help to finish enrolling PPID horses in an important genetics study we are conducting at University of Minnesota.

Enrollment is quite simple and allows us to answer important questions about disease risk and why horses respond differently to treatment with pergolide.

Please let me know if I can answer questions about the study and would be happy to chat about your individual horse eligibility.
Help us help the horses you love! ❤️🐴

Check out our website for more information:
https://z.umn.edu/pergolidestudy

09/28/2025

September 28th is National Rabies Day. But what is rabies and why do we care??
Rabies is an 100% fatal viral disease of the nervous system. Transmission occurs through saliva of infected animals, usually via a bite (but a bite is not necessary). While rabies is relatively rare in horses (partly due to routine vaccination), there are cases throughout the US each year. Once infected, there is no treatment and anyone in contact with the infected animal is at risk.
Vaccination is the cornerstone of rabies prevention in the horse, and an annual booster is recommended to ensure titer levels remain sufficient for protection. There is a common misconception that animals that have received rabies vaccines annually can stop being vaccinated as they age. However, there is evidence to suggest that immune systems actually weaken with age, making the need for vaccination essential in geriatric horses. (read the full AAEP vaccination guidelines here: https://aaep.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines)
Rabies is a horrifying illness, which puts everyone at risk. If animals are not vaccinated and develop concerning symptoms, rabies can not be ruled out, which makes medical care and intervention a challenge. One vaccine prevents so much heartache and risk.
Below is an infographic created by our friends, the American Association of Equine Practitioners that shows the many faces of Rabies.

09/12/2025