Gulf Coast Equine Veterinary Services, Inc.

11/11/2026

Thanks to our veterans for your service and sacrifice to keep us safe!

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10/12/2026

I’m still surprised at the number of people who think putting a grazing muzzle on their horse is cruel. Take some time and watch this video by an equine nutritionist explain the benefits of a grazing muzzle for your sugar sensitive horse.

09/29/2026

Well, it's been a record setting hurricane season, in that we haven't had an Atlantic storm and we are almost done with September. But, that doesn't mean you shouldn't check and make sure you are prepared for a storm in the next two months. Check out this great hurricane prep check list from UF.

The Atlantic hurricane season is active from June through November. Advance disaster planning for your family, pets and horses is crucial to minimize panic and consequences, should a storm strike your area. This checklist will help you prepare. Vaccines: Ensure that your horse’s core vaccines are ...

09/28/2026

While New world screwworm has not been detected in Florida, cases in two horses in Texas and New Mexico were confirmed this month. Florida's warm climate and equine population should cause horse owners not to be afraid, but remain alert. Pay attention to any wounds your horse has or develops and practice good fly control. Stay informed on animal movement restrictions as well as any new case updates.

The screwworm has not been detected in Florida, but UF veterinarians say the state’s climate and large horse and livestock population make preparation critical.

09/11/2026

Our prayers go out to those individuals and their families who were affected by 9/11, now 25 years ago, as well as to the families of the four men lost in Benghazi in 2012. We thank our troops for defending our safety and freedom every day. A simple thank you, at times, just doesn’t seem to be enough; but thank you! We will never forget!

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08/08/2026

Check your Adequan. A recall for equine and canine versions of Adequan was issued last week.

Affected Product Lots

Adequan Canine (100 mg/mL, 5 mL vials):

Lot #3369 (Exp. 10/31/2026)
Lot #25011 (Exp. 12/31/2027)

Adequan i.m. / Equine (500 mg/5 mL vials):

Lot #24416 (Exp. 11/30/2027)
Lot (Exp. 03/31/2027)

A nationwide recall has been issued for certain veterinary medications after glass fibers were discovered in some injection vials during routine testing. 🔗⬇️

08/05/2026

It’s a very long read but great information from the best veterinarians in the field.

Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) can cause devastating neurologic illness in horses. Here’s what veterinarians know about how to diagnose, treat, and prevent EPM, and where the research is headed.
Read more: https://thehorse.com/features/epm-in-horses/

This article is brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products.

06/07/2026

A second case of new world screwworm has been confirmed in Texas. Check out this info from AAEP and EDCC. At this point, no cases have been confirmed in Florida.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has provided an important update on New World Screwworm which has been detected in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. Read the full press release here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-presence-new-world-screwworm-united-states

General information about New World Screwworm (NWS) can be found in the text below and in the attached infographic.

The adult screwworm fly is about the size of a common housefly (or slightly larger), with orange eyes, a metallic blue or green body, and three dark stripes along its back. It gets its name from the behavior of its larvae (maggots) as they burrow (screw) into the wound, feeding as they go. The maggots (larvae) cause extensive damage by tearing at the hosts’ tissue with sharp mouth hooks. The wound can quickly become enlarged and deeper as more maggots hatch and feed on living tissue.

Because they feed on live flesh, NWS maggots may burrow deep into wounds or openings, while other species of maggots may appear around the outer surface of the wound. In addition, even the smallest wounds have the potential to attract flies, so it is imperative that you keep a close eye on your animals for any signs of wounds.

Lastly, NWS infestations are a reportable disease! Immediately report any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations to a local accredited veterinarian, your State Animal Health Official, or a USDA veterinarian.

For more information, reference this resource from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/stop-screwworm

06/05/2026

On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed New World Screwworm in the umbilical area of a calf in Zavala County, TX. US Equestrian has put together some information to make sure you know about the potential risks of this parasitic fly to horses.

New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) larvae eat the flesh of warm-blooded animals, including horses and humans. Identified in Mexico in 2024, NWS is not in the U.S. Suspected cases must be reported to animal health officials.

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, as always, we honor those brave soldiers who have paid the ultimate price to keep us safe in this most amazing country we are lucky enough to call home. We thank their family - their mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, husbands and wives left behind without their loved ones.

We also thank the animals, the millions of horses and dogs who have passed in service to our country. Over the years they have carried soldiers, hauled artillery, and sniffed out explosives. They too deserve remembering and thanks.

Happy Memorial Day! Enjoy your day off, but remember the reason you get to do so.

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