LS Veterinary Services, PLLC

06/22/2026

Are we creating our horses’ breathing issues?

06/19/2026

Relax!!! It’s Friday 😎

06/16/2026

06/04/2026

This is scary!!! 👓 👁️

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has provided an important update on New World Screwworm which has been detected in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. Read the full press release here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-presence-new-world-screwworm-united-states

General information about New World Screwworm (NWS) can be found in the text below and in the attached infographic.

The adult screwworm fly is about the size of a common housefly (or slightly larger), with orange eyes, a metallic blue or green body, and three dark stripes along its back. It gets its name from the behavior of its larvae (maggots) as they burrow (screw) into the wound, feeding as they go. The maggots (larvae) cause extensive damage by tearing at the hosts’ tissue with sharp mouth hooks. The wound can quickly become enlarged and deeper as more maggots hatch and feed on living tissue.

Because they feed on live flesh, NWS maggots may burrow deep into wounds or openings, while other species of maggots may appear around the outer surface of the wound. In addition, even the smallest wounds have the potential to attract flies, so it is imperative that you keep a close eye on your animals for any signs of wounds.

Lastly, NWS infestations are a reportable disease! Immediately report any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations to a local accredited veterinarian, your State Animal Health Official, or a USDA veterinarian.

For more information, reference this resource from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm

06/04/2026

Let’s work from the bottom up! Farrier radiographs are $125 for all 4 feet

06/03/2026

Summer is here! Does your horse need a little extra for the heat? Vitamin jugs are $100

05/26/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫!

“𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐱” has been 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 and is 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤. Same commitment to quality, enhanced formula, and ready to help keep your horse performing at their best.

**ʙʟᴇᴇᴅᴇʀꜱ ᴍɪx ɪꜱ ᴀᴅᴍɪɴɪꜱᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ɪᴠ

𝖶𝖾 𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝖼𝗎𝗋𝗋𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗅𝗒 𝗅𝗂𝖼𝖾𝗇𝗌𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝗌𝗁𝗂𝗉 𝗂𝗇𝗍𝗈 𝖠𝗋𝗂𝗓𝗈𝗇𝖺, 𝖢𝗈𝗅𝗈𝗋𝖺𝖽𝗈, 𝖥𝗅𝗈𝗋𝗂𝖽𝖺 (𝗇𝗈𝗇𝗌𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗂𝗅𝖾 𝗆𝖾𝖽𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝗌 𝗈𝗇𝗅𝗒) 𝖨𝖽𝖺𝗁𝗈, 𝖨𝗈𝗐𝖺,𝖪𝖺𝗇𝗌𝖺𝗌, 𝖪𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗎𝖼𝗄𝗒, 𝖮𝗁𝗂𝗈, 𝖮𝗄𝗅𝖺𝗁𝗈𝗆𝖺, 𝖳𝖾𝗑𝖺𝗌, 𝖴𝗍𝖺𝗁, 𝖶𝗂𝗌𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗌𝗂𝗇 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖶𝗒𝗈𝗆𝗂𝗇𝗀.

05/22/2026

Joint Support isn’t a once size fits all consider a tiered plan
🩺conditioning and workload
🐎hoof balance and farrier coordination
🌱Nutritional support
💉 Medical or procedural intervention

Have questions? Call today to discuss your horses joint support

05/19/2026

WHAT IS CELLULITIS? 🔎

Cellulitis is a common condition in horses where there is infection/inflammation in the tissues of the limb, most often the distal limb.

WHAT MIGHT YOU NOTICE?
Owners often first notice a leg that suddenly looks and feels “not right.” While the exact signs can vary case to case, rapid-onset limb swelling is a classic sign. Fever is also a sign to watch for with cellulitis. If your horse's temperature is elevated, contact your vet.

DIAGNOSIS:
Because a swollen, painful leg can have different causes, your veterinarian may use a combination of:
• Physical exam and patient history
• Imaging, including ultrasound, to help assess what’s happening in the tissues and whether there are complicating factors.

HOW IS IT TREATED?
There is limited scientific evidence that definitively tells us the single “best” treatment plan for every horse, and more research is needed (especially to support responsible antibiotic use). Your vet may tailor the plan to your horse’s severity, comfort, and response to therapy.

QUICK ACTION MATTERS:
• Cellulitis can be more than “just swelling.” It can become serious, and in rare severe scenarios, cellulitis/lymphangitis has been reported to progress to distal limb ischemia (loss of blood supply) with catastrophic tissue damage.
• Cellulitis can also lead to a condition called lymphangitis where the lymphatic system is affected, so resolution becomes more difficult. Multiple episodes of cellulitis/lymphangitis in the same leg can cause scarring, which makes recurrence more likely and recovery more difficult.

⚠️Cellulitis needs individualized diagnosis and treatment:
• Call your veterinarian promptly if your horse develops sudden, significant lower-leg swelling, heat, pain, or lameness.
• Don’t self-treat with leftover antibiotics. The evidence base is limited, and appropriate antibiotic choices/duration matter for both patient outcomes and antimicrobial stewardship.