Easterwood Equine Hospital

Easterwood Equine Hospital Our new hospital is still under construction but should be ready soon. In the meantime the mobile clinic is ready to meet all your horse care needs!

We are dedicated to providing the best medical care for your horses! We are conveniently located just off I-65 at exit #228 in Calera. The new hospital site is in central Alabama, convenient to areas surrounding Birmingham and Montgomery.

07/27/2023

Origen de la palabra VETERINARIO

La palabra "veterinario" tiene su origen en latín. En la antigua Roma, los caballos usados ​​en el ejército (bestias de carga) que eran muy viejos se recogían en un lugar donde podían disfrutar y descansar. Estos animales fueron llamados "veterinus".

Las personas que cuidaban de estos animales se llamaban VETERINARII (veterinarius), que era un derivado de la palabra VETUS / VETERIS, "viejo", debido a esto la profesión de cuidado de animales pasó a llamarse así.

A 259 años de creación de la primera escuela de medicina veterinaria las dos primeras escuelas de veterinaria, Lyon, el 4 de agosto de 1761, y la École Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort (París), fueron creadas por el francés Claude Bourgelat, abogado y amante de los caballos, que no aceptaba la ineficacia en el tratamiento empírico en sus caballos de raza, y usó su influencia para convencer al rey Luis XV de crear la Escuela de Veterinaria de Lyon, que comenzó a funcionar en 1762, con sus estudiantes reclutados en medio de herradores, especialistas en el cuidado de los cascos de los caballos, siendo la herradura uno de los temas estudiados.

El segundo país fue Austria, en 1768, seguido de Italia, en 1769, Dinamarca, en 1773, Suecia, en 1775, Alemania, en 1778, Hungría, en 1781, Inglaterra, en 1791 y España, en 1792. Al final del siglo XVIII, había 19 escuelas de medicina veterinaria en toda Europa.

Los primeros veterinarios reconocidos oficialmente se graduaron de las grandes escuelas de veterinaria fundadas entre 1762 y 1821, como el Royal Veterinary College, en 1791 en Londres, y la escuela de Lyon se convirtió en un símbolo de la modernidad.

Fuente: Dr. Oscar Brogna.

Missed your fall booster? It’s not too late! Contact us today to discuss what’s best for your horse. Vaccinations can he...
10/25/2022

Missed your fall booster? It’s not too late! Contact us today to discuss what’s best for your horse. Vaccinations can help or reduce the severity of and limit the spread of disease.

10/19/2022

If you are planning to use alfalfa this winter, here is your reminder to check it for the presence of blister beetle prior to feeding it to your horses—especially if you feed alfalfa hay from a new or unknown harvesting source.

"The blister beetle (Epicauta) is highly toxic to sheep and cattle, but primarily to horses," says AAEP member Dr. Benjamin Espy. "As little as four (4) to six (6) grams of blister beetles can be deadly to a 1100-pound horse. Blister beetles swarm in alfalfa fields and are drawn into bales by accident. Even small parts of these beetles are toxic to a horse, and whole insects need not be present to be dangerous. Although cantharidin can exist in the alfalfa used to make pellets and cubes, cantharidin toxicity is very rare by this route. Some people believe that it has to do with the processing, others believe that it’s because the feed companies are using alfalfa from reputable sources that have good insect control."

If you suspect your horse is showing signs of toxicity, call your veterinarian immediately. While there is no antidote for the toxin found in blister beetles, your veterinarian may still be able to save your horse by providing supportive care to combat dehydration, help evacuate toxins from the gastrointestinal tract and delay potential absorption.

You can read Dr. Espy's article on blister beetle poisoning in full on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/blister-beetle-poisoning

10/19/2022

Technicians are a vital part of your horse's healthcare!

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10/17/2022

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October 16 – 22 is National Veterinary Technician Week! There are more than 100,000 veterinary technicians in the United...
10/16/2022

October 16 – 22 is National Veterinary Technician Week! There are more than 100,000 veterinary technicians in the United States. What they contribute to the team that cares for your horses is immeasurable. Be sure to thank your veterinary technicians!

10/08/2022
09/28/2022

Print and use this checklist to ensure you have the basics for both humans and horses in case of an evacuation.

09/28/2022

Rabies infection can be insidious and vague, posing a threat to you, your horses, and your pets without you even realizing it.

09/28/2022

Help celebrate all that is equine with an entire week of free, brand new video content featuring horses, their owners and caretakers from all over the country. Go to https://horseweek.tv/ for more details!

09/27/2022

Learn what labels on equine feed products do and don't tell you with this visual guide.

09/10/2022
09/10/2022
Gastric ulcers can be caused by everyday stressors, even things as simple as changes in routine, removal of a pasture bu...
09/07/2022

Gastric ulcers can be caused by everyday stressors, even things as simple as changes in routine, removal of a pasture buddy or trailering to a lesson or competition. If you suspect your horse might have gastric health issues, we can help. Call us today for an evaluation.​

Appropriate vaccinations in the spring and boosters in the fall help keep your horse protected from infectious diseases ...
08/24/2022

Appropriate vaccinations in the spring and boosters in the fall help keep your horse protected from infectious diseases year-round. Vaccines can help prevent or reduce the severity of and limit the spread of disease. Call us today to make an appointment.​

08/10/2022

Boehringer Ingelheim proudly provides the tools that elevate equine health to an art form – from joint health to PPID management to disease protection and beyond. Discover the Art of Horse: www.TheArtofHorse.com.

It’s  ! Share a photo below of your horse and tell us the many reasons your horse is so huggable! ​
07/15/2022

It’s ! Share a photo below of your horse and tell us the many reasons your horse is so huggable! ​

  starts today! This week, give thanks to all the farriers who keep our horses standing strong.
07/05/2022

starts today! This week, give thanks to all the farriers who keep our horses standing strong.

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Calera, AL
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