South Mountain Equine

South Mountain Equine Ambulatory veterinary service. Traveling throughout Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, Northern Virginia, and the West Virginia panhandle.

There is never a shortage of onlookers at appointments and this friend offered some assistance when our technology wasn'...
08/22/2025

There is never a shortage of onlookers at appointments and this friend offered some assistance when our technology wasn't cooperating!!

Hoping everyone is having a FUN and SAFE 4th of July celebration!
07/04/2025

Hoping everyone is having a FUN and SAFE 4th of July celebration!

06/17/2025

Use the mare dosing calculator when breeding to find the dates needed for vaccines and deworming needed for a healthy mare and foal.

These 3 wonderful donkeys wore their party hats for their annual wellness exams in this beautiful spring day!
04/28/2025

These 3 wonderful donkeys wore their party hats for their annual wellness exams in this beautiful spring day!

02/04/2025

Are you foal-ready?

Join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Chelsea Folmar & Taylor Huffman on Feb. 12 for a webinar discussion that will help you prepare for the foaling season. Learn how to create a foaling kit, the timeline of parturition (foaling), and how to recognize when veterinary intervention is needed.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ats8dN0E2JxrJYoBUPKU7BW_HtYcwxW988ZYvpWRruqNFu98_uws~AnoL_ZTlIx2iZDbk457AKzpEPWgwMyM1m36OoJWUUyiXJPOgKi4PHJJYdQ

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

Access to fresh water is just as critical for horses during the winter time as it is in the heat of the summer. Make sur...
12/06/2024

Access to fresh water is just as critical for horses during the winter time as it is in the heat of the summer. Make sure they always have access to clean non-frozen water and don't forget to bundle up when you're out there doing barn chores!

A dilemma as old as time... to blanket or not to blanket? Unfortunately, there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Wheth...
11/19/2024

A dilemma as old as time... to blanket or not to blanket? Unfortunately, there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Whether your horse needs a blanket during the winter months depends on many factors such as their coat, the weather and their living situation.

A dilemma as old as time... to blanket or not to blanket? Unfortunately, there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Wheth...
11/07/2024

A dilemma as old as time... to blanket or not to blanket? Unfortunately, there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Whether your horse needs a blanket during the winter months depends on many factors such as their coat, the weather and their living situation.

11/05/2024

IS RAIN ROT A FUNGAL OR A BACTERIAL DISEASE?

Rain rot (or rain scald) is the common name for a contagious BACTERIAL skin disease called dermatophilosis. It's caused by the bacterium "Dermatophilus congolensis," which thrives during wet seasons and in geographical locations with high precipitation and humidity. It can also develop after horses have sweat under blankets or tack, and equines with compromised immune systems are more susceptible.

Why should you not mistake rain rot for a fungal disease?
Antifungal medications and topicals have no effect on the bacteria responsible for rain rot, therefore diagnosing the condition correctly is very important!

How does rain rot happen?
The bacteria infects the hair follicles and damages the hair follicle and shaft; the hair will then pull out in small clumps leaving pink skin or purulent scabs behind (pro tip: your horse will NOT thank you for picking at them!) If you do not address the factors that promote the right bacterial environment (for example, you always leave your horse to stand outside in the rain without shelter or the protection of a waterproof rug), rain rot can keep recurring. If left untreated, the condition can even progress to a point where it opens the door for more serious, secondary skin infections.

If you suspect your horse has rain rot, be sure to consult your veterinarian on the best treatment plan based on the severity of your horse's case. While there are a million products that can be found in your local tack store, your horse doctor may have cause to prescribe a specific course of action.

Hopefully everyone is enjoying the nice weather as much as these two! Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween week.
10/29/2024

Hopefully everyone is enjoying the nice weather as much as these two! Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween week.

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Middletown, MD
21769

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12408185971

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