Equine Health Maintenance

08/07/2025

Doc, what’s this swelling on my horse’s leg? Anyone recognize this condition? What are some treatments that you tried and were they successful or did you just leave them?

07/30/2025

In case you missed it, Equine Health Maintenance will be partnering with Dr. Hannah Landry of Abbott Veterinary Services to bring their Sports Medicine Services to my practice area.(East and West Baton Rouge and surrounding areas).

Today was our first appointment day and boy were we busy! Several lameness evaluations, ultrasound evaluations and a pre purchase exam were on today’s agenda.

Services to be offered:
Lameness/performance evaluations
Radiology and ultrasonography
Joint injections
Shockwave Therapy
Phovia Therapy
Inhalation treatment for heaves with Alpha 2 EQ
Dentistry

Haul-ins to the clinic are encouraged but we will do farm calls if necessary. Next appointment day is Wednesday, August 6th. There are only a couple of spots left for next week so please call if you would like to schedule an appointment.

To schedule an appointment please contact me or Dr. Hannah Landry at Abbot Veterinary Services.

And as always, I’m available for your routine work on an appointment basis.

07/28/2025

If you are going to the LQHBA sale this weekend, don’t forget to go check out these two fillies! They are consigned with Robicheaux Ranch, so stop by Thursday night for the yearling preview at 6:00 PM.

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07/28/2025

🐴☀️ Time to restock the essentials? From key medications to first aid supplies, hydration support, and more, head to our online store to get everything your horse needs to thrive this season — delivered straight to your barn door!

Check out our online pharmacy at:

https://equinehealth.covetruspharmacy.com/

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🤍 💙 🎆 Here are some great tips to keep your horses safe during the fireworks 🎇

Fireworks can be fun and beautiful, but for horses, they can also be terrifying. Even the calmest of horses can be frightened by the bright lights and thundering booms of fireworks displays.

07/02/2025

Tis the season…
Summer sores are a common occurrence right now due to the warm weather and abundance of flies. If you need suggestions for fly control please don’t hesitate to call.

05/13/2025

Our feel good story for the day🙂
Remember the feral horse with the halter embedded in her face? She was the one that we had to capture in the woods with animal control back in September. Well I received an update and apparently she has healed and is doing well in her new home👏🏻😊
In case you missed it you can scroll back to September for the full story. Here are her before and after pictures. I’m so happy she found a good home!

05/09/2025

This is a great guide to help you determine how urgent certain conditions are for horses. Remember, always contact your veterinarian if your horse is experiencing any abnormal behavior.

04/27/2025

Join me for the GSYR Pro Rodeo next weekend!!! Equine Health Maintenance is a proud corporate sponsor for this family friendly event. I’m also proud to be the ‘official’ rodeo veterinarian. See you next week 🤠

❗️❗️ ONE WEEK AWAY❗️❗️

🌟 GSYR PRO RODEO on MAY 2ND & 3RD!!🌟

♦️Locations to buy presale tickets are Cavendars in Denham Springs and Tuesday Night at BREC Shady Park arena 6:30-830p♦️

♦️PLEASE SHARE & SPREAD THE WORD! STAY TUNED FOR PARKING MAPS♦️

04/21/2025

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Holiday 🐰 🐣 🐰🐣

04/03/2025

Food for thought 💭 literally 😜

DO YOU KNOW WHAT CAUSES GRASS FOUNDER?

Spring is a wonderful time of the year, but it may be the beginning of some serious problems for horses vulnerable to grass founder — like horses that are over the age of 10, easy keepers, overweight or cresty-necked.

Laminitis or founder, as it is commonly called, is inflammation of the laminae of the horse’s foot. Laminae are the delicate, accordion-like tissues that attach the inner surface of the hoof wall to the coffin bone (the bone in the foot). A horse suffering from laminitis experiences a decrease in blood flow to the laminae, which in turn begin to die and separate. The final result is hoof wall separation, rotation of the coffin bone and extreme pain. In severe cases, the coffin bone will actually rotate through the sole of the horse’s hoof where it becomes infected and can ultimately lead to the horse having to be euthanized.

Laminitis can be triggered by different causes, like repeated concussion on hard ground (road founder), grain overload, retained placenta, hormonal imbalance (Cushing’s syndrome), obesity, and lush grass.

In cases of grass founder, the sugar fructans produced by rapidly growing grass stimulates an overgrowth of bacteria in the horse’s large intestine. The bacteria produce and release toxins (endotoxins) that are carried by the bloodstream to the foot where they cause damage to the laminae and small blood vessels.

The best way to deal with laminitis is preventing and managing the causes under your control. Consult your equine practitioner for further information and to formulate a plan tailored to your horse's individual situation. If you suspect laminitis, consider it a medical emergency and notify your veterinarian immediately.

03/25/2025

UPDATE:

Dear Valued Clients and Friends,

As many of you know, I took a full time regulatory position with the Louisiana State Racing Commission which will start in April. I have been doing relief work at the tracks since October. I will be working the Thoroughbred and QH meets at Evangeline and will fill in at the Fairgrounds during off season. As I absolutely LOVE private practice, I needed some flexibility in my work schedule to deal with aging parents (and the fact that my mind thinks I’m 20 but my body disagrees😂).
I also realize the absolute shortage of equine veterinarians in our area so I will still be practicing when I’m not at the track. Something had to give, and sadly it was the large amount of reproductive work that I was doing. I will still be available for routine work and some select repro cases.
I am in the process of figuring how to make it all work, but so far, it’s been pretty smooth.
With that said, I am currently looking for any of the following:
*an equine vet looking for part time work
*an equine vet who wants to start their own practice (repro or performance is in demand)
*an equine performance veterinarian that wants to work a couple of days a week.
*a young vet who eventually wants to own a business
Or any other ideas to keep this area with top notch service!
Please PM with any questions.
And I appreciate every single one of you!

I also enjoyed my time back in New Orleans 🎭⚜️