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Mid-South Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery

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Mid-South Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery

Mid-South Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery, owned by Dr. Richard Rocconi, is an equine veterinary clinic specializing in lameness and surgery.

06/17/2026

🔍 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐝-𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞

When answers aren’t found on routine diagnostics, advanced imaging can help us take a deeper look.

At Mid-South Equine, we offer:
✅ Traditional Lay-Down MRI
✅ Standing MRI
✅ Nuclear Scintigraphy (Bone Scan)

These advanced diagnostic tools help identify injuries and abnormalities that may otherwise go undetected. This allows us to develop the most accurate treatment plan for your horse.

📞 We accept referrals from outside veterinarians and work closely with referring practices to provide advanced diagnostic imaging and comprehensive case management.

06/16/2026

🧬 𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐏 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 🧬

Joint pain and inflammation can have a significant impact on a horse’s comfort, performance, and long-term soundness. One of the regenerative therapies we commonly utilize to help manage joint disease is IRAP (Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein) therapy.

🔬 What is IRAP?
IRAP is a regenerative treatment that uses your horse’s own blood to produce anti-inflammatory proteins. A blood sample is collected and spun down to separate the serum from the red blood cells. This IRAP rich serum is what helps to reduce inflammation within the joint.

💉 How is it used?
Once processed, IRAP is injected directly into the affected joint. 4-6 doses are often obtained from a single blood draw and can be frozen for future treatments if needed.

✅ Why do we use it?
IRAP helps reduce inflammation within the joint by blocking inflammatory mediators that contribute to cartilage damage and the progression of osteoarthritis.

IRAP may be recommended for:
• Osteoarthritis (DJD)
• Joint inflammation (synovitis/capsulitis)
• Joint injections prior to a show when the horse has recently had sterioid injections
• Metabolic horses that need to avoid steroid injections
• Long-term joint management

🏇 IRAP carries a very low risk of causing reactions and can be used more frequently than steroid injections. It helps to support long-term joint health while utilizing the horse’s own natural healing mechanisms.

If you have questions about whether IRAP may be beneficial for your horse, we are here to answer all of your questions.

📞 940-230-6611
📍 35 McDaniel Rd | Tioga, TX
🌐 midsouthequine.com

06/11/2026

🩺 Colic surgery isn’t our first choice, but sometimes it’s the only choice. When medical management can’t resolve the problem, the OR becomes our next step.

📞 940-230-6611
📍 35 McDaniel Rd | Tioga, TX
🌐 midsouthequine.com

06/09/2026

🪰 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐦: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰

Recent confirmed cases of New World Screwworm (NWS) in Texas have raised concerns throughout the livestock industry. While historically eradicated from the United States, the parasite has now been detected in South Texas, prompting increased monitoring and biosecurity efforts.

🪰 What Is New World Screwworm?
New World Screwworm is the larval stage of a fly that lays eggs in wounds or openings on warm-blooded animals. Unlike common maggots that feed on dead tissue, screwworm larvae feed on living tissue, causing severe damage, pain, and infection.

⚠️ What Should Horse Owners Watch For?
Pay close attention to:
🔹 Cuts, scrapes, or lacerations
🔹 Surgical incisions
🔹 Castration sites
🔹 Umbilical areas in foals
🔹 Hoof injuries or abscess tracts
🔹 Any wound that is draining or slow to heal

Signs of possible infestation include:
• Excessive swelling around a wound
• Foul odor or abnormal discharge
• Visible larvae within the wound
• Increased pain or irritation
• Wounds that rapidly worsen despite treatment

✅ Prevention Is Key

✔️ Inspect horses daily for wounds or injuries
✔️ Promptly clean and treat all wounds
✔️ Maintain aggressive fly control measures
✔️ Keep surgical sites protected during healing
✔️ Contact your veterinarian if a wound appears abnormal or is not healing properly

🚛 How Could This Affect Travel?

As federal and state officials respond to confirmed cases, movement requirements and travel recommendations may continue to evolve. Certain regions may have additional inspection, permitting, or movement restrictions. Owners planning to attend horse shows should stay informed and ensure all health documentation is current.

Mid-South Equine will continue monitoring updates from the USDA, Texas Animal Health Commission, and other animal health officials and will share important information as it becomes available.

📞 940-230-6611
📍 35 McDaniel Rd | Tioga, TX
🌐 midsouthequine.com

06/08/2026

🔩 𝐅𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐲𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫 🔩

When most people think of orthopedic surgery, they think of repairing fractures. However, there are many other conditions that can require surgical intervention.

🏥 In this case, the horse had a cyst within the fetlock joint. These cystic lesions can create pain, inflammation, and lameness by weakening the bone and disrupting the normal function of the joint. Left untreated, they can continue to cause discomfort and potentially lead to further joint deterioration.

🪛To address the problem, screws were placed across the fetlock joint to provide stability and support while the affected area heals. By reducing motion within the joint and creating a more favorable environment for healing, we can help improve the horse’s comfort and long-term prognosis.

📋 Every case is unique, and treatment decisions are based on a variety of factors including the horse’s age, intended use, severity of lameness, and the location and extent of the lesion.

☎️ Mid-South Equine proudly accepts referral surgical cases. Our surgeons work closely with referring veterinarians and owners to provide advanced orthopedic and elective surgical care for horses across the country.

📞 940-230-6611
📍 35 McDaniel Rd | Tioga, TX
🌐 midsouthequine.com

06/05/2026

🐴 𝐅𝐨𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡

This foal underwent surgery to repair a substantial umbilical hernia.

An umbilical hernia occurs when the body wall at the belly button does not completely close after birth, allowing abdominal contents to protrude through the opening. While some small hernias may be monitored, larger hernias often require surgical correction to prevent complications such as enlargement, trauma to the area, or entrapment of intestines.

During surgery, the hernia is carefully repaired and the body wall is closed to restore normal abdominal strength and function.

The good news? Most foals recover very well and are back to being playful, growing babies in a relatively short period of time.

📞 940-230-6611
📍 35 McDaniel Rd | Tioga, TX
🌐 midsouthequine.com

06/02/2026

🚛 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧?

With show season in full force, we want to help make sure you have everything you need before you hit the open road.

💊 Please submit medication requests 2 weeks before your departure date.

This allows our team enough time to:
✔️ Process your order
✔️ Place special orders if needed
✔️ Receive shipments into the clinic
✔️ Ensure everything is ready before you head to the show

⏳ Compounded medications can take up to a week (or longer) to arrive, so the earlier we receive your request, the better.

Our goal is to keep your horses performing at their best and avoid any last-minute medication shortages while you’re on the road.

📞 Call or text the clinic at 940-230-6611 to place your medication order.

06/01/2026

☀️ 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 ☀️

🔥 With temperatures on the rise, it’s important to help your horses stay comfortable, hydrated, and healthy throughout the summer months. Heat stress can affect any horse, whether they’re competing, trail riding, or out in the pasture.

💦 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥:

▪️Provide unlimited access to fresh, clean water
▪️Offer shade whenever possible
▪️Consider adding electrolytes to replace what is lost through sweat
▪️Schedule riding and exercise during the cooler morning or evening hours
▪️Use fans and increase airflow in stalls and barns
▪️Hose horses off after exercise and scrape excess water away to improve cooling
▪️Monitor for signs of heat stress, including excessive sweating, rapid breathing, lethargy, elevated heart rate, or decreased appetite

🚨 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐞 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝. If your horse appears overheated, move them to a shaded area, begin active cooling with water, and contact your veterinarian if they do not improve quickly.

Having extra precautions in place can go a long way towards keeping them cool and safe during the hottest months of the year.

📞 940-230-6611
📍 35 McDaniel Rd | Tioga, TX
🌐 Midsouthequine.com

05/31/2026

🏆 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐀 𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫! 🏆

☔️ Between the rain and construction, this year’s show certainly kept everyone on their toes. But as horse people always do, we made the best of it, kept moving forward, and enjoyed a great horse show.

🥇 Congratulations to all of our clients, trainers, and exhibitors on a successful show. Thank you for trusting Mid-South Equine to be a part of your team.

👏 Thank you to and the entire horse show staff for adapting and making the best of the hand Mother Nature dealt us.

A special shoutout to for letting Briggs and Koda be our entertainment for the last two weeks. There was never a dull moment when they were around!

➡️ 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐲 | 𝐎𝐤𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

Dr. Dalton will be there on and off throughout the show, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.

05/29/2026

🎉 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬! 🎉

This month, we’re celebrating some amazing members of the Mid-South Equine team!

🎂 Alyssa
🎂 Jennifer
🎂 Rylee
🎂 Debbie
🎂 Jordyn

From caring for our patients and assisting our veterinarians to keeping the clinic running smoothly behind the scenes, each of these ladies plays an important role in the care we provide every day.

A special Happy Birthday to Jordyn, who is celebrating her birthday today! 🥳

Thank you all for your hard work, dedication, and the positive attitudes you bring to Mid-South Equine. We are grateful to have each of you as part of our team.

Help us wish them all a very Happy Birthday in the comments! 🎉🎈🎂

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35 McDaniel Road
Tioga, TX
76271

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+19402306611

Website

http://www.midsouthequine.com/

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