Anoka Equine Veterinary Services

06/21/2026

Wishing all the amazing fathers a wonderful Father’s Day from Anoka Equine Veterinary Services.

06/04/2026

June is colic Awareness Month!
🐴 Colic Basics: What Every Horse Owner Should Know
Colic isn’t a diagnosis—it’s a symptom of abdominal pain in your horse. Because causes can range from mild to severe, it’s important to recognize the signs early and take action.
🔍 Common Signs of Colic:
• Looking at their flank
• Biting or kicking at their belly
• Lying down or rolling
• Little or no manure
• Not eating well
• Increased heart rate
• Tacky or discolored gums
🚶‍♀️ What You Can Do:
Walking your horse may help relieve pain and stimulate gut movement. However, if your horse starts to roll or thrash, move them to an open area and keep yourself safe—injury can happen quickly. Stop walking if your horse worsens or becomes exhausted.
📞 When to Call the Vet:
• You’re unsure how long symptoms have been going on
• The colic appears severe
• Walking isn’t helping
• Vital signs are abnormal
⏳ While Waiting for the Vet:
• Remove feed to prevent further intake
• Take vital signs if you can and share them
• Try to keep your horse standing, while keeping yourself safe
🩺 What to Expect from a Vet Exam:
Your veterinarian will perform a physical exam, likely a re**al exam to assess the GI tract, and may pass a nasogastric (NG) tube to check the stomach and administer fluids. Additional diagnostics or referral to a hospital may be needed depending on severity.
Colic can escalate quickly—trust your instincts and don’t hesitate to call your vet. Early intervention can make all the difference.

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

🐴 Horse Owners & Caretakers, Your Input Matters! 🐴

We're participating in a new research project to help improve how we understand and support health and wellbeing, and your horse might be a great fit.
📋 What’s Involved? If selected to participate, you’ll be asked to complete a short online survey (just once!) about your horse’s daily life and wellbeing. It takes about 10–15 minutes and can be done on your phone.
✅ No extra vet visits
✅ No changes to your horse’s care
✅ Just your insights from a regular day with your horse
💡 Why Participate? Your input will help shape a new tool that could make it easier to track and support horse health in the future.
To participate click the link below, or use the QR code below.

https://zoetis.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7Wp7UwK669R50Vw

Questions? Reach out to your veterinarian or email Dr. Cory Noble at [email protected].

Thank you for helping us advance equine care! 🐎

04/24/2026

Come see Anoka Equine in the cattle barn this weekend! We are having a free daily drawing and have a lot of interesting things to look at! We'd love to see you!
Booth L403

04/13/2026

Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) – Important Info for Horse Owners
Horses may contract Potomac Horse Fever (PHF) by ingesting the bacteria Neorickettsia risticii, typically through accidentally eating infected insects such as mayflies, caddisflies, damselflies, or snails. Because of this, horses living near waterways are at higher risk. It is important to note that PHF is not spread directly from horse to horse.
PHF primarily causes diarrheal disease and can commonly lead to laminitis. Additional complications may include endotoxemia and renal disease. While many horses recover with aggressive medical therapy—often including Oxytetracycline (Oxytet), intravenous fluids, and supportive care—treatment can be intensive and costly. In some cases, complications like laminitis can become lifelong, debilitating conditions.
Horses are most at risk from late spring through September. To help protect your horse, vaccination is recommended in mid to late May, prior to peak exposure. While the vaccine does not provide 100% protection, it may help reduce the severity of the disease.
Contact your veterinarian to discuss the best prevention and vaccination plan for your horse.

04/05/2026

🌷🐰 Happy Easter from all of us at Anoka Equine! 🐴💐

Wishing you and your families a beautiful day filled with joy, fresh beginnings, and a little extra time in the barn with your favorite horses. Thank you for trusting us with your equine partners—we’re so grateful for our amazing clients!

Enjoy the day and stay safe! 💛