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As a full-service equine sports medicine practice we listen to you, offer a variety of treatment options and truly care about your horse and your succes Oregon Equine is a full service equine veterinary and equine sports medicine practice focusing on your whole horse so they can perform and compete comfortably. We listen to you, offer a variety of treatment options and truly care about your horse and your success.
I will be presenting the following educational lecture at the MDT Events show this Saturday April 20th, 2024 at 12:00 noon.
Everyone is welcome.
The show and lecture will be held at:
Heirloom Equestrian Center
17026 NE 92nd Ave
Baffle Ground, WA 98604
Dr. Wilson DVM, CAC
Oregon Equine focuses on your whole horse, so they can perform and compete to their highest potentia
Wildlife can spread rabies and equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) to horses, so secure your barn against unwanted visitors.
Haynets can be beneficial for some horses, yet a new study suggests they may increase a horse’s risk of neck or back injury.
Veterinarians might consider addressing axial skeleton adaptations when rehabbing horses with limb injuries.
On average horses drink 7-10 gallons of water a day and this remains as important in cold weather as it is in the summer because reduced water intake can lead to gastrointestinal problems such as the dreaded impaction colic.
Studies demonstrate that horses will drink more if provided access to heated water and that most water consumption happens within three hours of feeding. How can you use this information to your advantage? Refill buckets at feed time with warm water to maximize your horse’s water intake—especially in the winter when water is more likely to be freezing or close to freezing.
As always, if you have any questions or would like to learn more about preventing colic in your horse, your equine veterinarian remains your best source of information!
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Good core strength and hip movement.
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Equine Influenza is a highly contagious though rarely fatal respiratory disease. The virus is distinct from influenzas viruses in other species. The most common form of transmission is airborne droplets in from affected horses.
Always a good idea to pick out the feet. Dr. Wilson
Snowballs are all fun and games...until they get packed under your horse’s foot. Here’s your reminder to check pastured horses for ice balls, as these rock-hard accumulations can cause a number of problems for your equine friend—from tripping and sliding to sole bruising and even strains or sprains of the muscles, tendons and joints.
Find some valuable ice-fighting tips courtesy of our friends at Equus Magazine at https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/prevent-ice-balls/
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More information on the botulism-contaminated feed. Dr. Wilson
Horse Owners: If you are feeding Top of the Rockies alfalfa cubes - STOP! Over 100 horses have died or become ill from apparent botulism.
Please check the following date codes: 111222, 111322, 111422, 111522, and 111622.
Note: Alfalfa cubes in general do not cause botulism - this is contaminated feed!
♦️ Please take extreme caution for your pets during these next few days during this extreme weather. It’s just too cold for them to be outside 🥶
BY ANN JAMIESON Like so many of us, Margie Goldstein Engle’s love for horses came from out of nowhere. Although her family is athletic and enjoys sports, no one else had ever fallen in love with horses. But Margie’s best friend, Andrea Marks, did. Gladewinds Andrea rode at Gladewinds, a local ...
Botulism can also occur when feeding round bales of hay. Therefore, feeding round bales of hay is not recommended for horses. Dr. Wilson
INFECTIOUS DISEASE ALERT!
Horse owners and equine veterinarians should be warned about a *suspected* botulism outbreak in Louisiana. Since Dec. 3, 15 horses have become acutely ill at a Quarter Horse breeding farm in Vermilion Parish County, Louisiana; 12 of them died or were euthanized due to rapid decline. A preliminary investigation into the incident suggests that alfalfa cubes contaminated with dead animal carcasses and produced in Colorado are the suspected culprit.
Botulism guidelines are available on the AAEP website athttps://aaep.org/sites/default/files/2021-02/BOTULISM_Final.pdf
If your horse is exhibiting any neurologic symptoms without any signs of precipitating conditions, contact your veterinarian immediately!
Announcement from Oregon Department of Agriculture:
Recalled lots of Alfalfa Cubes not registered to be sold in Oregon
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has confirmed the recalled product, Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes, nor the manufacturer, Manzanola Feeds, is registered to be sold in Oregon. Manzanola Feeds voluntarily recalled specific lots of their Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes because they could potentially to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. This organism that can cause severe and potentially fatal toxicity in animals eating the contaminated food or coming into contact with the contact areas exposed to the product.
ODA is not aware of any unlicensed distribution of the product statewide. However, out of an abundance of caution, the department is reaching out to the veterinary community to educate and raise awareness that can be shared with livestock owners. Below is information provided by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
FDA Cautions Horse Owners Not to Feed Recalled Lots of Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes due to Reports of Illness and Death
FDA, in cooperation with state departments of agriculture in CO, LA, NM, and TX, is investigating cases of illness and death in horses.
Fast Facts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning horse owners not to feed Top of the Rockies alfalfa cubes with the date codes 111222, 111322, 111422, 111522, and 111622.
These alfalfa cubes have been recalled by Manzanola Feeds of Manzanola, CO, which distributes products directly to feed stores and co-ops in 10 states. Further distribution is possible, so it’s important to check the date codes if you have these products.
Top of the Rockies alfalfa cubes are sold in white and tan plastic 50-pound bags with green labeling. The date codes are on the front of the package.
If you have Top of the Rockies alfalfa cubes with these date codes, or you can’t be sure of the date code of the products you have, throw them away in a secure container and follow the handling and cleaning instructions below.
FDA is aware of at least 98 horses in Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas who showed neurologic symptoms. At least 45 of these horses have died or were euthanized due to declining health.
The symptoms reported are consistent with botulism, and while further testing is underway to pinpoint the cause of the horse illnesses, horse owners and handlers should take precautions to protect human and animal health.
Immediately consult a veterinarian if your horse ate this product and shows signs of neurologic illness, such as muscle tremors, difficulty eating or swallowing, difficulty standing, or collapse.
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By Tori Bilas A few things are for certain in this sport: It takes hard work to succeed and sometimes you find success in the most unlikely of places. That’s something Naomi Gard knows all too well. She’s put in the work with her rescue horse Skipper, and they’ve now made it to the winner’s ...
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The dust has settled a little bit, but there are still a lot of questions about what the results from the Virginia Tech Helmet Safety Study really mean. A lot of the initial reaction was shock and confusion, so we’re here to help clear up some of the questions and myths that are already swirling. ...
Watch Olympic show jumper Reed Kessler discuss five factors to consider in choosing a bridle for your horse, from knowing your goals to proper fit.
: Did you know a horse with a moderate hair coat starts requiring additional calories for body temperature regulation when the outside temperature drops to approximately 50°F?
Cold weather prompts special considerations for your horse's diet and care, particularly when it comes to the older members of the herd; consult your primary horse doctor to formulate a plan to keep your horses happy and healthy this winter! For more tips, visit https://aaep.org/horsehealth/cold-weather-nutrition
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Learn how to recognize a tendon injury and what you and your veterinarian can do to treat it.
We’ve had a few spots open for our upcoming Anne Kursinski clinic!
1 spot - Up to 2’6”
2 spots - 2’9” to 3’3”
Please email [email protected] to reserve
Happy Thanksgiving!
Equine Influenza in Washington State
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Congratulations Adrienne!
Did you know your horse can catch the flu, too?
While there isn’t a specific time of the year for “flu season” in the equine world, any time is good to learn more about this highly contagious respiratory condition—particularly because it’s one of the most common infectious diseases of the respiratory tract of horses, and recent years have been unusually active for Equine Influenza Virus (EIV) on a global scale.
EIV spreads rapidly through groups of horses in aerosolized droplets dispersed by coughing, and the severity of clinical signs depends on the degree of existing immunity within the affected individual, among other factors (i.e., correctly vaccinated horses are less affected than unvaccinated horses). The complete disease factsheet is available on our website here: https://tinyurl.com/5n7enrey
Any horse showing signs of respiratory disease (cough, nasal discharge, persistent fever) should be isolated immediately until your veterinarian can determine the exact cause.
Sounds familiar? That’s right, you might not realize is how much you already understand about how EIV spreads and the power of quarantine and immunization thanks to what we’ve learned from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. (More on this is available at The Horse’s website at https://thehorse.com/1108688/a-fresh-look-at-equine-influenza/)
As always, your horse doctor remains your best source of information. Contact them to learn more about how to prevent this disease through an appropriate vaccination protocol and biosecurity practices.
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