Sampson Equine Service

05/11/2024

Please refer to Readlyn Veterinary Associates for all future posts as we have merged.

09/01/2022

08/05/2022

Closer to home now, there have been 14 cases of Potomac Horse Fever in eastern Iowa this week.

It is a disease that is uncommon here, and so not routinely vaccinated against. It is not contagious between animals. The “outbreak situations” occur because the Neorickettsial organism that causes it is INSIDE the parasites (trematodes) that live INSIDE certain water flies and snails that are IN stagnant water supplies. The horse accidentally ingests the flies, and therefore also the trematode parasite, and therefore also the Neorickettsia that causes the disease in horses. Severe diarrhea, high fever, lethargy, colic, weight loss, and secondary laminitis, are a few of the symptoms.

Although the vaccine is not 100% efficacious, the symptoms and severity of the disease should be greatly reduced, and your horse will likely survive.

Please call the Readlyn Veterinary Associates office for your horses’ vaccine and booster appointments. 319-279-3867.

Here are some links for more information:

https://aaep.org/horsehealth/potomac-horse-fever-phf

The mare resides in Wayne County.

05/13/2022

Hi! Sampson Equine Service is now an entity of Readlyn Veterinary Associates. Please call the office for scheduling appointments and consults. 319-279-3867
For emergencies you may still call the number you have on hand, but only for emergencies. Please do refrain from texting emergencies or “quick questions” after hours.

Veterinarians:
Dr. Joe Sampson (Pets & limited livestock services)
Dr. Kelly Sampson (Horses & Pets)

05/08/2022

Happy Mother’s Day from our horsehold to yours!

04/17/2022

Happy Easter from our horsehold to yours!

03/14/2022

Dr. Sampson will be unavailable for service March 16-23.

03/14/2022

Happy Sunday Funday!

01/31/2022

Researcher: Don’t ignore subtle signs of equine discomfort before riding. Often the cause is a veterinary issue.

01/31/2022

Happy Sunday Funday!

01/23/2022

The best way to reduce winter-time sheath-swelling is to keep your gelding moving around. If you’re like me, and feel it’s too cold to ride right now, one way to keep your horses moving is to have different hay stations. Typically I don’t advocate feeding off the ground, but they don’t waste much from a few flakes on the fresh snow. In addition, we use a tire feeder, and our elevated hay feeder keep our guys in the “grazing mode” on these cold days.

01/17/2022

Even though we are well-into-winter, this is a good article about the whys and hows of letting your equine take the winter off from shoes.

Going barefoot can benefit many horses, especially during the cold months when snow can pack onto steel. But pulling shoes requires planning to ensure horses’ continued comfort.

01/10/2022

There have been lots of inquiries about hind gut health recently. Here are three links with good information (and of course their company’s products)…products SES approves of, beyond the normal Omeprazole therapy. The goal of these products is to provide a stable hindgut environment, so repeated or maintenance dosing of Omeprazole can sometimes be avoided. Email or call with further questions!

319-415-5399
[email protected]

https://ker.com/equinews/hindgut-understanding-its-role-equine-digestive-health/

https://www.succeed-equine.com/education/gi-health-care/health-risks/hindgut-acidosis/

https://www.platinumperformance.com/platinum-performance-gi/epgig--kepppgi--set.html?gclid=CjwKCAiArOqOBhBmEiwAsgeLmb5SUX90vNzFXFrHlZez6p-ZFlom7XAYy2LK4SBsw9z6AZbIf2mkCxoCxv0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Hindgut acidosis, a lowering of the pH in the hindgut, may have effects on horse health, performance, and be the precursor to more serious health risks.

01/06/2022

Cold weather horse health reminders:

Hay, hay, hay!! Digestion of forage creates heat. Make sure to offer extra (minimum 1 # of hay per 100 # of body weight).

Shelter from the wind

Water-this is very important even when it’s cold! If they won’t drink it cold, offer warm twice per day. Check your waterers that they haven’t frozen. Keeping your horse hydrated will help prevent impaction colic, which is most common in the winter.

12/26/2021

Merry Christmas from our horsehold to yours!

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving from our horsehold to yours! I want to take this time to thank all of you for being wonderful clients over the last 10 years! I am grateful for each of you who have allowed me to be a part of keeping your horses healthy and sound!

11/22/2021

Summary: Devil’s Claw and Turmeric do not increase gastric ulcer scores, so are a “safe-on-the-tummy” alternative anti-inflammatory option for horses sensitive to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications.

11/13/2021

Is your horse frustrated?

Researcher: Horses only start to crib, weave, or perform other stereotypies in one kind of context: when their environment is suboptimal.

11/04/2021

Horses might need additional risk-based vaccines in the fall months, depending on location and activities.

09/28/2021

Any nasal drainage can be an important indicator of a horse's health and can even herald an emergency. Here are six scenarios and possible causes.

09/15/2021

Happy Hump Day! Remember to schedule your your riding partners for the Rhino-Flu boosters this fall!

09/06/2021

Happy Labor Day from our Horsehold to yours!
We are closed for the holiday.

09/06/2021

Reminder:

PLEASE DO NOT TEXT or INSTANT MESSAGE EMERGENCIES or CONCERNS.

You will not get a response until the next business day.

After establishing contact via phone for after hours questions or concerns, telemedicine consults will be billed according to time.

08/08/2021

Happy Sunday Funday

07/25/2021

Happy Sunday Funday

07/22/2021

Summertime is wound season!

Here are some good horse-owner wound care tips to help avoid complications, etc.

The right treatment can help prevent serious infections and unsightly proud flesh.