Lebanon Equine Clinic

05/04/2026

05/03/2026

Who watched the Kentucky Derby on Saturday? If any of our followers were there in person, post your favorite pictures! We’d also love to see any Derby outfits/hats if you were there or at a watch party! 🎉🎈👒🎩🐎

04/25/2026

Today is World Veterinary Day. This special day was created in 2000 as an annual celebration of the veterinary profession, taking place on the last Saturday of April.

This occasion celebrates the contributions of veterinarians to the well being of animals, people, and the environment.

04/20/2026

Hi everyone! Please join us in wishing Rylee a very happy Veterinary Receptionist Week!

We are truly thankful and grateful to have Rylee on our team! 👩🏻‍🦰🐴

04/14/2026

Dr. Emma and her team got to visit with more than just the horses at Bear Creek Ranch LLC in Germantown. 😍

03/17/2026

A fantastic training opportunity if any of our clients are interested! You just never know when you're going to need these skills. Thank you Osborne Homestead Services for hosting and bringing this training local for us!

Three-day training for veterinarians, first responders, and equine professionals to earn CE and learn lifesaving rescue techniques.

03/14/2026

As Spring weather approaches, be sure to have this important skill in your back pocket! 🐴
Our own Dr. Holly has a great Instagram and page packed with educational tips, some comedic relief and some warm & fuzzy posts too! Be sure to follow her!

If you're concerned about this spring season call the clinic to schedule an exam to make a proactive plan for your horse! 🌾☀️🗓️

01/26/2026

Due to the ongoing winter storm and hazardous road conditions, the clinic will be closed tomorrow (Monday) for the safety of our vets and staff.
We will remain available for emergencies only.
Dr. Mullins will be on call for emergencies and triaging cases as needed.

If you have an urgent concern, please reach out and we will assist as safely as possible.

Please stay safe and warm everyone. 🙏

01/22/2026

With the snowstorm on the way this weekend, we will be opening at 10:00 AM on Monday to give our staff extra time to arrive safely. 🌨️

We will still have a doctor on call throughout the weekend. Dr. McMinn will be triaging cases and helping determine what can be handled over the phone and what truly needs in-person care. Please understand that the safety of our doctors is also a priority, so only life-threatening emergencies will be seen in the field. We also encourage having a back-up hauling plan in case referral care is needed and road conditions prevent us from getting to you.

🚑 If you need to stock up on emergency meds like Banamine or Dorm Gel, give us a call before the weekend so we can set some aside for pick-up.

📋 Helpful winter tips from Dr. McMinn:
• Make your horse’s normal grain into a warm, wet mash
• Add salt or electrolytes to encourage drinking
• Keep clean, unfrozen water available at all times
• Offer plenty of hay to help maintain warmth and keep the GI tract moving

We hope you and your horses stay warm and safe through this weather. Don’t hesitate to call with questions — we’re here to help. 🐴

11/22/2025

Update for our clients: Still no cases in Ohio. 🙏

⚠️ Update as of 11/21/25: The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) reports that there are currently no confirmed cases of EHV/EHM in Ohio.

ODA is coordinating with affected states and awaiting trace information from Texas and Oklahoma. If any traced exposures involve Ohio horses, ODA will contact owners directly and issue quarantines as appropriate to help mitigate further disease spread.

This multi-state outbreak is an important reminder of the disease risks associated with large commingling equine events. It highlights the importance of timely disease reporting and adherence to movement requirements, including veterinary inspections and health certificates prior to travel.

Horse Owners:
EHV/EHM is a reportable disease in Ohio. If your horses traveled to Texas, Oklahoma, or other equine events where EHV exposure may have occurred, please contact ODA directly at 614-728-6220 for guidance on isolation and monitoring.

Exposed horses should be isolated for 21 days after last-known exposure and isolation should include restricted access to other horses, avoiding shared equipment or personnel, and using appropriate protective barriers.

Monitor exposed horses twice daily for fever above 101.5°F, respiratory signs (nasal discharge, coughing), and clinical signs associated with equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM), such as difficulty walking, lethargy, inability to stand, or urine dribbling.

If any of these signs are observed, contact your veterinarian immediately.

Upcoming Equine Events:
EHV can be shed for prolonged periods of time — even by horses that appear clinically healthy — which increases the risk of continued spread during an outbreak.

Interstate Movement:
Many states may implement movement restrictions or new import requirements for equines during this outbreak. Always check the destination state’s current requirements before traveling.

About EHV/EHM:
EHV-1 is spread through contact with nasal discharge or aerosol droplets and can persist on contaminated surfaces such as stalls, feed, tack and transport vehicles. People may also spread the virus via contaminated hands and clothing. Good biosecurity —thorough cleaning and disinfection, proper handling protocols, and limiting contact with affected horses — is essential to reduce transmission.

Stay up to date using the Equine Disease Communication Center web page: https://equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus

Use AAEP biosecurity guidelines:https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AAEP-General-Biosecurity-Guidelines_1.pdf

If you have questions beyond what we've shared in this post, please give our office a call at (614) 292-6661.

11/22/2025

Register for the most sound and pertinent information. 📖🩺

In light of the current EHV-1 outbreak, the AAEP and the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) have organized a horse owner education webinar to bring you the most up to date information on this issue.

Next Tuesday, join specialists Lewis R. “Bud” Dinges (Texas Animal Health Commission Executive Director and Texas State Veterinarian), Dr. Krista Estell (AAEP/EDCC) and Dr. Katie Flynn (USEF) for an informative discussion about what EHV-1 is, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to prevent its spread.

This webinar is FREE, but registration is required. Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnIoJrASj0vuX7Q_K87mKEjg5bxeMAkqp7fpSoOgVtVm_Zgo1g5m~AiiV7ZQ3bbmlEW2iSkeRTSAfMCYf2QhFMoprr7WRbM_MsiJRcBGT1oLj0Q

*PLEASE NOTE: the attendee limit for this session is capped at 1,000. However, all who register will be emailed a link to an on-demand recording that will become available 24 hours after the live session ends.