Northeast Pennsylvania Equine Clinic

DID YOU KNOW? That's right -- horses can catch the flu, too. Equine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory condition, and is one of the most common infect...ious diseases of the respiratory tract of horses. Influenza is endemic in the equine population of the United States, which means it's always around. Equine fu spreads rapidly through groups of horses in aerosolized droplets dispersed by coughing, and the severity of clinical signs depends on the degree of existing immunity within the affected individual, among other factors. Any horse showing signs of respiratory disease (cough, nasal discharge, persistent fever) should be isolated immediately until the cause can be determined by your veterinarian. Contact your horse doctor for more information on how to prevent this disease through an appropriate vaccination protocol and biosecurity practices. Read more about equine influenza at https://aaep.org//DiseaseFactsheet_EquineInfluenza_FINAL-C #aaep #aaep #equinevets #horsedoctors #veterinarymedicine #equestrianlife #flu #fluseason #infectiousdisease #edcc

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING (A FOAL) If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you're almost there. Labor and delivery, while momento...us, are generally uncomplicated -- however, being a prepared and informed owner will help you keep your anxiety in check so you can assist the new mother and foal get off to a great start. Here are some things you can do to prepare for the arrival of the foal: read this article about caring for the foaling mare and newborn: https://aaep.org//foaling-mare-newborn-preparing-safe-succ;. Consult with your veterinarian well in advance of the birth and keep their phone number on hand. Clean and disinfect the stall as thoroughly as possible. Provide adequate bedding. Wash the mare's udder, vulva and hindquarters with a mild soap and rinse thoroughly. Wrap the mare's tail with a clean wrap when you observe the first stage of labor. Be sure that the wrap is not applied too tightly or left on too long, as it can cut off circulation and permanently damage the tail. Time each stage of labor, to help you keep accurate track of the mare's progress. Take written notes! When you're worried or anxious, your perception of time can become distorted. As always, these are general guidelines and you should contact your veterinarian for more information. Good luck! #aaep #equinevets #horsedoctors #veterinarymedicine #equestrianlife #foaling #foalingseason #whattoexpect #miracleoflife #mareandfoal

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Update: The pilot is rescheduled for tomorrow around 1:30pm to search for Bubba! Please keep your eyes open as he still may be hard to spot under tree cover. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, we'll keep you all posted!

For those who would like to help look for Bubba, we are meeting tomorrow (10/28) at Arlo's gas station at 11am!For those who would like to help look for Bubba, we are meeting tomorrow (10/28) at Arlo's gas station at 11am!