Riviera Equine Internal Medicine & Consulting

21/11/2025

The single most important thing you can do right now is not move your horses. EHM (neuro form of EHV-1/herpes virus) is highly contagious, often before a fever or other clinical signs appear.

For the most reliable and up to date info, visit the EDCC
https://www.equinediseasecc.org/news/article/Equine-Herpesvirus-Myeloencephalopathy-(EHM)-Outbreak?fbclid=IwY2xjawOMxQFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFlU0k0UHVUdzkwWlBxVUhqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlHs7evEIQK97d34cLB7BsVPfuY72XT6E8n97RBcDkO7hFIs4siKN-8K4zPa_aem__xY32oq068oMH-RoVQOv3w

The Equine Disease Communication Center is monitoring an outbreak of EHM that originated at the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Finals and Elite Barrel Race event Nov 5-9. To date, officially confirmed cases have been reported in the following states:

19/11/2025

If you are in the Southwest US, be aware of an EHV outbreak, likely originating from a recent event in Waco TX. Likewise, be aware of the litany of false reports on social media. Factual EHV/Herpes information from my friend and colleague, Dr. Ben Buchanan of Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals - Navasota, is shared here:

12/11/2025

🙌 When you’re with the elegant during a patient exam, you most definitely want to capture the moment 🤩

03/11/2025

Telemedicine day with horse owners, trainers and veterinarians to find answers and solutions for tough cases. Schedule your telemed appointment at 805-245-0561 or [email protected]. and

29/10/2025

It was a different kind of for us this year - massages, sauna, champagne…a great way to celebrate our team What will we do next year to top this? 😎 🙌 🐴

15/10/2025

Happy National Veterinary Technician week to and ! These two make it all happen here 💪💪 Thank your today-they are the the unsung heroes of our profession.

04/10/2025

If your horse is 15 or older with confirmed Cushings (PPID/pars pituitary intermedia dysfunction), you can help advance the science of this condition’s genetics, adverse effects and poor response to medication (pergolide). Email [email protected], visit the website Z.umn.edu/pergolidestudy or scan the QR code to participate

11/09/2025

Dr. Phoebe Smith loves solving the ‘mystery’ cases that make up much of her equine practice, and she often uses SAA testing.

03/09/2025

PSA: Trust science on this one - vaccinate for West Nile Virus. Recent case in Santa Barbara County (in an unvaccinated horse) is a reminder that this virus is still circulating in our mosquito populations. Having managed several WNV cases in the ICU before the vaccine was widely available, I can assure you vaccination is the right choice. The current case is thankfully recovering, older horses do not typically fare as well.

West Nile virus information for California horse owners.

21/08/2025

Tune in for a casual roundtable of industry experts, including Dr. Phoebe - the latest on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of both squamous and glandular gastric ulcers in horses

Five veterinary experts discuss the latest in diagnosing, treating, and preventing equine gastric ulcers in this roundtable. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.