Willow Creek Equine Veterinary Services

06/09/2026

Tuesday Truth! (We hope!)

06/08/2026

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY!!! Who wants a sugar rush? You may have missed your chance for your horse to have discounted endocrine bloodwork done, but please stop by our office between 2pm and 5pm tomorrow for a free ice cream and awesome deals on Prascend and Gastrogard, courtesy of Boehringer Ingelheim!

06/06/2026

Saturday morning funny!

06/03/2026

Congratulations to the whole SHOWTIME family!!

06/02/2026

Tuesday Truth!

06/01/2026

OK people, this is it! Just ONE WEEK from today, join us for a SUGAR RUSH! Have a horse that needs endocrine bloodwork for Cushing’s or metabolic syndrome or both? Willing to haul to our clinic for a severely discounted bill? Call 610-926-4838 today for details! Only ONE spot is left available and some restrictions apply. Don’t have the need for any endocrine bloodwork? Stop by for some fun, swag, and FREE ICE CREAM!

06/01/2026

Today Willow Creek Equine would like to wish a very happy 33rd birthday and happy trails to our old friend Caution Light (Pavarotti). After spending over three decades in Berks County, Pav and his owner are currently enjoying a recent move to Colorado for an extended retirement. Happy Birthday, Pav! We will miss you!

05/29/2026

What actually is a Coggins test anyway?🤔

Most equine owners know that a negative Coggins test is a document required to be able to transport their animal across state lines, enter them in a competitive event, or board at someone's barn. But what does the phrase "negative Coggins test" actually mean?

A "Coggins" is a blood test that can only be performed by USDA-approved laboratories and checks for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) antibodies in the blood. Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a potentially fatal blood-borne infectious viral disease that produces a persistent infection among equids nearly worldwide. Transmission through blood transfusions or contaminated needles/syringes, surgical instruments or dental equipment is most common. The virus can also be transmitted through vectors via fly bite.

The clinical signs of disease can vary dramatically from an acute infection to an inapparent form, but what is important to know is that it produces a persistent infection. Once an animal tests positive for EIA it becomes a lifelong source of disease transmission, so the owner can only choose between quarantine for life or humane euthanasia to ensure that large outbreaks of the disease don’t occur. There is no vaccine or treatment for EIA.

Take-home message: While a Coggins test is a necessary travel document, don’t forget that it's also first and foremost a way to identify and remove EIA carriers to keep the disease under control.

To learn more about EIA, visit our website at: https://aaep.org/resource/equine-infectious-anemia/ or visit the Equine Disease Communication Center's website: https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-infectious-anemia