Resolute Equine Sports Medicine

08/31/2024

As cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are on the rise, it remains 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, or learn more about EEE with the following resources:

USDA Equine Arbovirus Dashboard: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/equine/arbovirus-dashboard

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

AAEP EEE Guidelines: https://aaep.org/resource/eastern-equine-encephalitis-eee/

08/23/2024

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08/12/2024

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07/08/2024

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06/24/2024

A great time to check your hurricane checklist!
If you have not gotten your horses’ spring wellness appointment you can call or message Dr Lauren Proctor-Brown! If you’re missing medications for your emergency medical kit now is the perfect time to ask 👍

03/14/2024

Check out this great webinar from the American Association of Equine Practitioners about handling emergencies with grace. It is free but you have to register in advance here:
https://aaep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7L6QaXs_RI6UymQgAWBuvg #/registration)

In this informative session, Drs. Allie Catalino, Racquel Lindroth, and Nikki Scherrer will discuss how horse owners can prepare themselves for equine veterinary emergencies. They will also briefly discuss the most common equine emergencies that are seen.

This webinar is a valuable resource for horse owners, of all experience levels, to be better prepared to handle unexpected situations and make informed decisions under pressure.

Please note that this educational session is free but registration is required; attendees are also encouraged to submit their questions in advance through the registration form.

11/23/2023

Wishing you and your herd a Happpy Thanksgiving!

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!! We love you all and we’re here for you! But here are ways to not have to have us disturb your lovely day with the family!! ❤️🦃🍽❤️

As we enter Thanksgiving week in the US, many of your vets will be out of town or spending much needed time with their families.
It’s times like these that horse owners need to practice 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠.

During this holiday time, as an emergency only vet, I recommend the following:

- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 deworm your horse right now.
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 start a new feed right now.
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 get a new round bale of coastal hay right now if you’ve let the last one go to dust (give small amounts at a time or mix with a stemmy hay until they’ve had their fill, then give the round bale).
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 change schedules.
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 vaccinate your horse right now, especially if you have a known reactor.
- 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 be in a rush and fail to soak your feed for long enough (choke risk) - especially if you’re late to feed due to holiday errands/get togethers.
- If you have visitors, limit treats. Ensure gates are closed. Make sure feed doors and bins locked. 𝐁𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥!

There is already a shortage of equine vets - and the few we do have will likely be out of town or trying to enjoy the holiday.

Let’s all have a very 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠. And let’s let our vets stay home with family!

Remember: 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝑷𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒔! 😂🥴

11/05/2023

Dr Lauren Proctor-Brown & Dude onsite at Rocking Horse Stables November Horse Trials!

Good Luck to all the Competitors! It’s a lovely day to watch some uneventful cross country!

10/18/2023

We sure are lovely the crisp fall weather! It's great reminder that the busy winter season is almost here and it's the perfect opportunity to set your horses up for success by boosting their vaccines and having a veterinarian perform an oral exam and dental floating!

In Florida, vaccines for Eastern & Western Equine Encephalitis (EEE & WEE), West Nile Virus are recommended twice annually, as well as Tetanus and Rabies vaccines. For those horses traveling, showing or interacting with new horses Influenza and Rhinopneumonitis (EHV 1 & 4) are also recommended bi-annually.

Recently an undervaccinated horse in Levy County contracted EEE, which is carried by mosquitoes, and as is often the case did not survive. Biannual vaccination safe and effective at preventing disease!

Learn more about recommended vaccine protocol: https://aaep.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines/core-vaccination-guidelines/rabies

Learn more about Eastern Equine Encephalitis here: https://largeanimal.vethospitals.ufl.edu/eastern-equine-encephalitis/

09/18/2023

Answer! The radiograph show a broken mandibular incisor ( #403) that was then surgically extracted and can be seen in the next image. The horse is feeling much better without this in her mouth!

Incisor pain can also be caused by Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis (EOTRH) which is a newly recognized dental disease in horses that affects incisors and canine and is very painful. You can learn more about EOTRH here:
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/hospitals/equine-hospital/dentistry-and-oral-surgery/common-dental-procedures-and-pathology
or here:
https://thehorse.com/17964/eotrh-facing-a-scary-sounding-dental-disease/

Just few more reasons why is it important to have a veterinarian perform an oral exam annually!
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Anyone know what is going on here? This horse presented acutely with difficulty being bridled, she has been eating and acting otherwise normally. Some issues present as behavior problems but we have to look deeper for an answer... Can you tell us what the diagnosis from this manidbular incisor radiographs?

09/11/2023

Anyone know what is going on here? This horse presented acutely with difficulty being bridled, she has been eating and acting otherwise normally. Some issues present as behavior problems but we have to look deeper for an answer... Can you tell us what the diagnosis from this manidbular incisor radiographs?