Exclusively Equine - Texas Edition

07/31/2025

Love my "office" view.

07/23/2025

Got flies? Had a client that swears by this product. What do you love for fly control?

07/22/2025

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. EIA is a potentially fatal blood-borne infectious viral disease that is primarily transmitted by biting flies, particularly horseflies—which means that your animals are at risk even if they never travel or live in a closed herd.

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 and no 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/

07/21/2025

Anyone who uses Equioxx be aware you can get a rebate if you go to their website and submit your invoice.

07/20/2025

07/18/2025

Sometimes we need some reassurance from our big friends

07/16/2025

Have a horse that needs to be fed throughout the day? Not home to feed on time? Quick Feed allows automatic grain dispersal on a timer. A client uses it for their mare that requires multiple feedings throughout the day. She has used various other feeders and this one work best for her.

07/14/2025

Eyes are an emergency! Anytime you see your horses eye squinting or watering please contact us immediately. We can examine the eye and determine the correct course of action. This eye had a melting bacterial ulcer that responded quickly to every two-hour treatment and was able to be discharged within a week.

06/30/2025

Early Sunday morning emergencies don't have to all bad when you can visit Buckee's.

06/23/2025

Almost July, thought this would be a good reminder.

06/18/2025

Foaling season has also ended with a big splash!

06/18/2025

That's a wrap! Last mare checked in foal for the season. Can't wait for next spring.