Middlesex Equine, LLC

08/06/2026

ADEQUAN RECALL. Please check for lot numbers 24416 an 25265P (equine). I have not received these lots from my distributor, so if you purchased through me you are ok. Please reach out if you have any questions!

RECALL ALERT: American Regent, Inc. Animal Health is conducting a nationwide recall of two lots (25011 and 3369) of Adequan® Canine Injection (for dogs), 100 mg/mL 5mL multi-dose vials and two lots (24416 and 25265P) of Adequan® i.m. Injection (for horses), 500mg/5 mL single-dose 5mL vials to the consumer level. The products are being recalled due to the presence of glass fibers found during testing of internally retained samples. MORE: https://bit.ly/454WV92

06/30/2026

Time to share this again as we head into a heat wave. Temp+humidity=heat index. Right now it is
86 degrees + 56% humidity = 142 heat index. Going to be much worse in 24 hours!

"HOT" TIPS FOR SAFE SUMMER RIDING

As you enjoy some fun in the sun with your favorite equine, make sure you understand how the combination of heat and humidity can take the fun part out the equation — and potentially even turn into a dangerous situation for your horse.

When riding in hot weather, remember to take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and for signs of heat exhaustion, as the situation can quickly escalate into heat stroke. If your horse looks hot and tired, it's time for a drink, a cold bath and a break in the shade.

Consult your veterinarian for more information, or learn more about the signs of heat stroke on our website at https://aaep.org/issue/heat-stroke
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06/16/2026

Japanese yew is one of the most common ornamental plants in the suburban landscape. Once you know what it is, you will see it everywhere. Almost every part of the plant is incredibly toxic to horses; only a small amount is lethal.

The death of a Central Park carriage horse that collapsed last week while on a ride with two passengers was caused by a foreign toxic plant, according to a necropsy publicized by the union representing carriage drivers.

The Transport Workers Union of America said the horse, Deniz, was giving a ride near East 90th Street in Manhattan on June 9 when it paused to eat a shrub along the curb.

A short time later, the 16-year-old horse collapsed and died, according to the necropsy performed by Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine, the union said.

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/ST5-LU

02/03/2026

Dentistry webinar for owners this Wednesday evening!

HORSE OWNER WEBINAR ALERT! 📢

Join us for the first Horse Owner Education Committee webinar of 2026! Our topic will be "Equine Dentistry – A Closeup Look Inside Your Horse’s Mouth."

If you've ever wondered what your veterinarian is looking for inside your horse’s mouth, this is your chance to find out! Learn what makes horse teeth unique and why oral exams and odontoplasty, or “floating,” are performed. We’ll also review what to expect during a dental appointment, common pathologies and diseases, and how dental management will often change as your horse ages.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event. Register at: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Au79KIEGlUQNYp3MIwhImixtX96-V_4BY6zUczb-JyUAmnaMAMOO~AmWA7Q-adjl446fnk29Fr5TyD20L79wemxDsn628LwZjZ4BHVqqEh-rjTA

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

12/21/2025

Buyers beware! A client recently purchased counterfeit “Ulcergard” on Amazon. It is a relatively sophisticated counterfeit, from a packaging perspective. We have reported it to Amazon as well as Boehinger Ingleheim. It was administered to 2 horses in the barn, and neither horse is acting ill but we do not know what is actually in the tube. If a price seems a little too good, it probably is! One of the eventual tip-offs was *dewormer* language on the labeling, which likely means there is also counterfeit ivermectin or moxidectin out in the marketplace as well. Only purchase medications from a reputable, known distributor who has a relationship with the drug manufacturing companies.

I do not typically stock dewormers on my truck because they are easily available OTC. However, I will begin keeping a few in stock, and if you would like to place a larger order for your barn the spring, please let me know.

See pics below for packaging errors.

11/22/2025

Questions about the Equine Herpes Virus outbreak in Texas and the Midwest? Boehringer Ingelheim is hosting an owner information webinar on Monday. Registration link is below, as well as a link to pre-submit questions. Attendance is limited to 500 (Zoom). As always, you can contact me with any questions if your horse is planning to travel or show this winter.

Registration https://boehringer.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ob0krmkLSX6Yb4Kry7cguw #/registration

Pre-submit questions using this link

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZZFCLZS

10/17/2025

Thank you to best tech, office manager, and horse handler out there! Heather keeps “the office” running and keeps me safe all day long. We share a mutual disdain for selfies and large bugs on on our windows, but I managed to sneak a picture in the mirror while being threatened by a car-jacking praying mantis.

05/16/2025

01/11/2025

Perhaps the most frustrating (non-life-threatening) condition to find the solution to for an individual horse….

12/20/2024

Important news for those traveling south for the winter, and for us here next fly season. This is a reportable foreign animal disease; please contact me or another veterinarian if you find an infected wound with larvae/maggots.

Reported spread of screwworm, a devastating and potentially deadly pest, into Mexico has caused the U.S. Department of Agriculture to restrict movement of horses between Mexico and the U.S., and the U.S. Federation to issue an alert and warning about the infestation.