Kentucky Lake Equine Hospital

05/18/2026

Congratulations on the pregnancy!

04/26/2026

We have openings right now for part time team members for the right candidates. We are needing stall staff, a reception/front desk team member, and a veterinary technician (preferably certified). This could lead to full time employment as well. Please send your resume to [email protected] and please indicate which position you have interest in. Any messages sent on Facebook messenger will not be considered.

03/10/2026

Breeding season started in February! Just a few pictures from the last month. At KLEH, we offer may reproductive procedures:
-Artificial Insemination with fresh cooled or frozen semen
-Pre and Post breeding mare management
-Embryo transfer
-Thawing and implantation of frozen embryos
-Stallion collection training
-Stallion collection for fresh cooled semen
-Cryopreservation of stallion semen
We also offer an array of uterine diagnostic services such as in-house uterine culture and sensitivities, uterine cytology evaluation, and uterine biopsies. Please give us a call at 270-527-6655 if you have any questions about reproductive services we offer.

02/08/2026

New research has led us to start recommending and offering yearly insulin testing to all our patients. A recent study showed that horses/ponies with insulin levels above 45.2 µU/mL had a significantly higher risk(69%) of developing laminitis in the next 4 years. Laminitis is a devastating disease that causes inflammation in the feet. Many horses present with the same stance as the horse pictured below. A majority of cases are linked to endocrine abnormalities such as high insulin levels. So in 2026, as patients come in for yearly exams, we will be discussing and offering insulin testing. This is just one more step to try to keep our equine friends and athletes healthy and sound for years to come. If you have questions about insulin testing, please give us a call at 270-527-6655.

02/06/2026

The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has seen a significant increase in Nocardioform placentitis equine abortions this breeding season. As of January 23, 2026, they have seen 36 cases. To put this in perspective, as of this time last year, 6 cases had been identified. Nocardioform placentitis will cause mares to bag up early and create pockets of mucopurulent material between the placenta and uterus, often times resulting in equine abortion if not treated quickly. UKVDL will be posting weekly updates on Wednesday's on their website with Nocardioform placentitis numbers. If you notice your mare bagging up early or abnormal discharge, please give us a call at 270-527-6655.

Submitted by vdl_nm on Tue, 12/09/2025 - 11:53  Nocardioform Placentitis Cases at the UKVDL for the 2025-26 Foal Season   This graph is updated on Wednesday of each week and represents new cases of Nocardioform placentitis diagnosed each week. Please note that there is typically a 3-5 day delay ...

01/29/2026

Foaling season has started and breeding season starts next week! At Kentucky Lake Equine Hospital, we highly recommend new foal exams at 12-24 hours after birth in our newborn foals. This exam is important to ensure the foal has an appropriate level of immunity from the colostrum and to ensure the foal does not suffer from any infectious diseases at birth. We will also examine the mare and her placenta. If you have questions about newborn foal exams or breeding your mare(s), please give us a call at 270-527-6655.

01/25/2026

Day 2 of snowmagedeon and we are out on another ER! Stay warm and safe today everyone!

01/24/2026

We are out and about this Saturday morning to give a newborn foal a little help!

01/24/2026

As the winter storm approaches, with the snow/ice and frigid temperatures, please be mindful of our equine friends. At a minimum, horses need fresh water, access to a salt block, and lots of hay to stay warm. Watch for snow packing in feet/shoes in horses staying outside. Dehydration can happen quickly in below freezing temperatures. If you notice any problems in your horse(s), please give us a call at 270-527-6655. Stay warm everyone!

12/09/2025

This is an isolated case NOT related to the Waco outbreak. If you have questions about your horses vaccination status please call us or your veterinarian.

Equine herpesvirus (EHV) is a family of equine viruses named by numbers including EHV-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 with EHV-1,3,4 posing the most risk for domestic horses. EHV is a common DNA virus that occurs in horse populations worldwide. The two most common species are EHV-1 and EHV-4.