Lodi Veterinary Care - Equine

Lodi Veterinary Care - Equine Lodi Veterinary Care equine division is an industry leader in clinic, mobile and emergency equine care and wellness. and Mt. Horeb, Wis.

Our experienced veterinarians are dedicated to their equine clients and their clients’ horses alike. We are committed to offering the breadth of skills and services necessary to keep our clients’ horses healthy and at their peak performance – including general equine wellness services, sports medicine, surgical care, reproductive management, emergency services and other special services. Headquart

ered in Lodi, Wis., we offer equine services at two locations in the Wisconsin area: Lodi, Wis. and welcome equine owners and their horses from across the country.

05/19/2026

‼️⚠️ We are currently experiencing phone and internet issues. ⚠️‼️

If you have an emergency or need to contact the office please call 608-279-9253 at this time.

Monday motivation: Spring cleaning!Now that fly season has arrived, what are your favorite fly masks, fly boots, and met...
05/18/2026

Monday motivation: Spring cleaning!

Now that fly season has arrived, what are your favorite fly masks, fly boots, and methods of insect repellent?

05/16/2026

Press Release 5/15/26

Important Notice: Please Delete Suspicious EmailDear Clients,We are reaching out to make you aware of a recent email sec...
05/15/2026

Important Notice: Please Delete Suspicious Email

Dear Clients,

We are reaching out to make you aware of a recent email security issue involving messages that may appear to reference Lodi Veterinary Care or the Lodi Equine Team.

Some clients may have received a suspicious email from one of the following addresses:

●[email protected]

●[email protected]

●[email protected]

The subject line may look similar to: “REF-X9R1-M5A7-Lodi Equine Team”

The message may include a link or attachment labeled like a PDF and may mention “Adobe Secure Upload.”

Please do not click any links, open attachments, download files, or reply to the message. If you received this email, please delete it.

At this time, we are notifying clients so you can recognize the message and take simple steps to protect yourself.

If you clicked a link, opened an attachment, or downloaded a file, we recommend the following:

●Run a security scan on your computer or mobile device.

●Update your passwords, especially for email or any account where you may have entered information.

●Turn on multi-factor authentication for your email and other important accounts, if available.

●Watch for unusual account activity, including unexpected password reset emails or messages you did not send.

As a reminder, Lodi Veterinary Care will not ask you to download unexpected files or provide or solicit sensitive information through an email link. If you ever receive a message from us that seems unusual, please call us directly before clicking anything.

We apologize for any concern this may have caused. Our team is actively reviewing the issue and taking appropriate steps to address it.

If you have questions or want to confirm whether a message is legitimate, please contact us directly at (608) 592-3232

Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,
The Lodi Veterinary Care Team

05/09/2026

Periodontal (gum) disease is a common disease process that we encounter in our equine patients. Horse gum disease is not entirely the same as it is in humans, however!

Humans get periodontal (gum) disease when we don't follow good oral hygiene practices. If you quit brushing your teeth every day, this allows plaque to build up on your teeth which coats your teeth and gums with a bacteria-laden film that can then eventually harden into tartar. Ongoing accumulation of tartar then creates localized gum inflammation. If you stop brushing your teeth for a LONG time, then the gum inflammation eventually leads to gum recession and bone recession which can lead to early tooth loss.

Everyone knows that horses don't brush their teeth daily, so you may be asking yourself how the process differs for them! The first answer is that chewing hay is actually a fairly effective tooth brush! The coarseness of hay combined with the grinding motion that horse make when they chew makes plaque and tartar build-up on the cheek teeth actually quite rare! Horses get gum disease when they have spaces that occur in between their cheek teeth which should be packed very tightly together. This can happen for a variety of reasons:
⭐ Maleruption of a tooth--the tooth may come in crooked or tipped
⭐ Loss of a tooth which may cause shifting of the neighboring teeth
⭐ Narrowing of the crown of the tooth in older horses--part of normal aging
⭐ Shifting of the cheek teeth which can start to happen in older horses
⭐ Poor anatomy--some horses are born with a broken blueprint! If they lack
the normal angulation of their teeth they can be predisposed to diastema
(space) formation which can lead to gum disease at an early age.

The picture shows a case that we treated recently for gum disease. The horse had several small diastemata (spaces with feed packing) that was creating pockets in the gums. One of the treatments that we perform in these horses is debridement of the pockets to remove the feed material followed by packing the pockets with a rubber-like impression material bridge. This keeps the food out of the pocket and improves the oral comfort of the horse when chewing. It will not reverse the gum disease, but will hopefully slow down the progression of the disease.

05/09/2026

We are still looking for a few more horses to round out our group of 40 for the Standard Process supplement study! 🔬🐴

If your horse is an "easy keeper" (BCS 7+) and aged 4–20, they could be the perfect candidate.

🚨 Please note, you must be located within our practice range 🚨

What’s in it for you?
🌟 Expert dietary advice
🌟 Complimentary supplements
🌟 3 veterinary study visits at no cost

Help us make a difference in equine wellness!

📩 Ready to sign up? Reach out to Dr. Rachel Bourne TODAY: [email protected]

05/08/2026

🐴💊 Did you know that pergolide treatment for horses with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) is only effective in 60–80% of cases?

Many horses receiving pergolide for PPID experience adverse effects that can limit proper treatment, and response rates can vary significantly.

The University of Minnesota Equine Genetics and Genomics Laboratory is currently investigating the genetic component that may influence pergolide response in horses with PPID.

If your horse meets the enrollment criteria, please consider learning more about their ongoing genetics study and enrolling.

💙 Help them help the horses you love!

🔗 Learn more here:
z.umn.edu/pergolidestudy

⚠️🦺Construction at the HWY 60/Main St intersection begins Monday, April 27th, and is estimated to last about two months....
04/28/2026

⚠️🦺Construction at the HWY 60/Main St intersection begins Monday, April 27th, and is estimated to last about two months.
During this time the four corners intersection will be impassable. The road closure and detour map is attached. ⚠️🦺

04/08/2026

Spring has sprung, which means foaling season is in full swing! Here is some great information about mare wax and foaling from our friends at Idaho Equine Hospital:

"🐴 Mares Wax: A Key Sign Foaling is Near

If you’re monitoring a pregnant mare, one of the most talked-about signs of impending foaling is “waxing.” But what does it actually mean?

Mares wax when small, bead-like droplets of colostrum (first milk) appear on the ends of the teats. This happens as the udder fills and the body prepares for birth.

✨What to know:
- Waxing usually occurs 12–48 hours before foaling, though timing can vary.
- Not all mares will wax—so don’t rely on this sign alone.
- The presence of wax indicates that colostrum production is underway, which is essential for the foal’s immune protection.

⚠️ Important tips:
- Once waxing appears, increase monitoring—foaling could happen at any time.
- If the mare drips significant milk before foaling, consult your vet. This can mean loss of valuable colostrum.
- Combine waxing with other signs like relaxation of the tail head, softening of the muscles, and behavioral changes.

Being attentive during these final stages helps ensure a safe delivery and a healthy foal.

We would love to see pictures of your mares that are due or even foals that have already hit the ground! Happy Foaling Season!"

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Lodi, WI
53555

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