Alliance Equine Health Care

14/08/2025

11/08/2025

As temperatures and bug populations remain high, it is critically important that horse owners take steps to protect their equine friends (and their families) from mosquito bites. If you live in a region where mosquito populations persist well into the fall months, your veterinarian may recommend additional fall booster vaccinations against EEE/WEE and WNV (West Nile Virus).

If you don't know your horse's vaccination history or you are unsure whether they have received a certain vaccine, it's not too late to start from scratch with an initial series of inoculations followed by the appropriate boosters, as recommended by your horse doctor.

So, what is Eastern Equine Encephalitis?

EEE is a severe, viral disease affecting the central nervous system, and is transmitted to equids (and humans) by infected mosquitoes. There is no cure for EEE, and the mortality rate is 75-95% (in horses). Prevention through vaccination is key.

Contact your veterinarian for more information and learn more about EEE with the following resources:

USDA Equine Arbovirus Dashboard: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/equine/arbovirus-dashboard?fbclid=IwY2xjawL93phleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoZWhDbm9DQXJkUDJ2UXQ4AR4LQFqAZgJ-l6okRNSB5gb3W22O2wch3hTNfUrdWkYu5vr4vsPs5dO8_fchtg_aem_AJ5BEuDhbfiGxQTJgInt4A

Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC): https://www.equinediseasecc.org/eastern-equine-encephalitis

AAEP EEE Guidelines: https://aaep.org/resource/eastern-equine-encephalitis-eee/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL93rRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoZWhDbm9DQXJkUDJ2UXQ4AR53Fr5KFEMaKqGIwpZV4z428WzO0A1N4K8_PoKQ6D4QKlzJqNkHJ6YDd6qnqg_aem_fitQxeORLIU_v3AW-kzK1Q

08/08/2025

It’s Feature Friday!

This week we are affectionately featuring our patient with the worst vision, Petey! 🐴

Petey is a 26 year old Appaloosa gelding, who receives the utmost tender love and care from his owners, despite having lost his vision .

Appaloosa horses are highly susceptible to Uveitis (inflammation inside the eye) and many of them will have significant visual deficits and sometimes ocular discomfort by their later years, even if their Uveitis has been well managed.

Enucleation is the medical procedure where an eye is surgically removed. Enucleation is a reasonable and humane option to treat horses that have chronically painful ocular problems. Horses can function very well after having one eye removed, as long as they maintain good vision and comfort in the other eye. Horses that have bilateral Enucleation are much more affected and require care from very experienced horse owners, including intensive monitoring, and a very safe environment to live in. Petey is very lucky to have found a home following his bilateral Enucleation at Silver Lining Sanctuary, where he receives great care and is very well loved. 💙

04/08/2025

30/07/2025

Our youngest patient needed some extra TLC recently! Thoracic ultrasound and Loving Care. Thoracic ultrasound provides an image of the lungs to assist in diagnosing respiratory disease, such as pneumonia, abscesses and pleural fluid. This diagnostic tool is especially helpful in a horse that is exhibiting respiratory clinical signs.

18/07/2025

Happy Feature Friday!

This week we are featuring one of the OLDEST patients in our practice, Charlie! 🐴

Charlie is a 39 year old German Warmblood gelding who spends his days grazing in the pasture with his buddies. He has held such a special place in our hearts over the years, and we are so grateful to be a part of his care team.

Senior horses require a number of management practices that ensure their welfare. They often suffer with missing teeth, and their GI tracts are no longer as efficient with absorbing nutrients. For this reason, they should be fed an easily digestible diet. Management of other age related ailments such as musculoskeletal discomfort (often due to arthritis) and diseases such as PPID must be properly managed and treated to keep our older four legged friends feeling their best.

Have a wonderful weekend!

The Alliance Equine Healthcare Team

09/07/2025

It’s ! Let’s take a moment to celebrate and thank our farriers!

Proper foot care is the cornerstone of maintaining a sound horse, and a good farrier is an essential part of your equine's healthcare team, keeping your horse’s feet balanced and well-supported. Farriers and veterinarians often work together for the best interests of the horse, so a skilled farrier is both a necessity and a tremendous asset. Be sure to let your farriers know they are appreciated!