Southern California Equine Podiatry Center

As we continue to monitor the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHM) infection in California, let's take this opportunity to discuss once more the importan...ce of biosecurity measures to stop disease spread. We recommend the following biosecurity precautions for horse owners, particularly if their horses have recently traveled to horse shows or were exposed to horses that have traveled: 1) Monitor horses for clinical signs (like fever, diarrhea, discharge from the nostrils, coughing, or an increased respiratory rate) and take the temperature twice daily (anything greater than 101.5 is considered a fever). 2) Immediately isolate any horse(s) showing clinical signs. 3) Implement movement restrictions until the situation is evaluated. 4) Contact your veterinarian to evaluate your horse and to propose a comprehensive biosecurity protocol. 5) Increase biosecurity measures that include extensive disinfection of surfaces and equipment that come in contact with affected horses: wash or sanitize your hands between interacting with horses; take time while filling water buckets and feed tubs, do not cross contaminate; minimize the use of shared equipment and tack. 6) Make sure your horse is up to date on vaccinations. 7) Establish communication with all parties involved (owners, boarders, trainers, etc.). More resources and information regarding biosecurity are available on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website at https://equinediseasecc.org/biosecurity To learn more Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), visit https://equinediseasecc.org/disease-info/equine-herpesvirus

ARE YOU PREPARED IN CASE OF NATURAL DISASTER? Tomorrow, May 8, we observe #NationalAnimalDisasterPreparedness Day. After the record-breaking disaster season...s we’ve seen the last couple of years, we want to make sure horse owners are equipped with the knowledge they need to keep animals and properties as safe as possible in a crisis situation. The printable checklist below will help you determine what plans you can make now to keep your animals and your family safe in the event of emergency. Additional helpful links and resources are available on our website at https://aaep.org//owner-emergency-disaster-and-preparedness Be safe, everyone!

When was the last time you had a Balance Series of radiographs taken of your horses feet for your vet and farrier to go over together? Give us a call 760 798 4850

Do you know the importance of balance series radiographs? Give us a call 760 798 4850

Thank you for such an informative well written article Fran Jurga.

Thank you for such an informative well written article Fran Jurga.

Dr Silverman and Ernest Woodward are set up @ Adequan West Coast Dressage Festival if you need anything stop by the tent and they will take care of you. You can call the office too and we will put you in touch with them 760 798 4850

Who is coming to the clinic tonight at 6:30 to hear Dr Silverman and Ernest Woodward farrier talk about what role the vet and farrier play in the health and maintenance of your horses feet. We hope to see all of you here!

Please congratulate Dr. Silverman's assistant Monica for passing the RVT exam this past weekend.

Good luck to all the horses and riders headed to Paso Robles this weekend to compete @ Paso Robles Dressage Classics SVS is sponsoring the Jr/YR CDI*, we love supporting the up and coming riders in this great sport! Thank you Crackerjack Productions LLC

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