Midwest Veterinary Supply - Midwest Equine Division

Meet Blair Stevens, our exceptional Outside Sales Equine Specialist working with customers in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. With an impressive background in the animal health industry, Blair provides invaluable support to our clients.

Our farm dogs work hard every day to keep the barn safe and the animals and their owners happy. 🐾 Give your barn buddy an extra treat today!

The most important thing in assessing a horse for pain is knowing what normal looks like. Watch for changes in a horse's activity level and behavior as these are the best indicators of pain. Horse owner should contact their veterinarian if a horse is not acting normal or shows any of these signs.

Take a look at this new product we've added from Bimeda! 📢 Bimasone (flumethasone) is recommended for the various rheumatic, allergic, dermatologic, and other disease states which are known to be responsive to the anti-inflammatory corticoids.

Insects not only “bug” horses, they can spread life-threatening diseases. Eastern and Western Encephalitis (EEE/WEE) is spread by infected mosquitos and can cause severe brain inflammation in horses and people. Vaccination is the number one way to protect horses from this deadly disease.

Exciting News! Midwest now carries Nutramax's Denosyl EQ. This product is now approved for use in horses as a liver health supplement containing NMXSS75A, a specific form of S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) shown to be bioavailable in horses. Find out more here: https://hubs.la/Q02GYV200

Very soon after birth, foals can fend for themselves, follow their mother and their group, and thereby escape danger. Their senses are fully developed and they are neurologically mature. So, the earlier training begins in the life of the horse, the more effective it will be! 🐎

Introducing another valued member of our equine team! Kerry is an Inside Sales Equine Specialist at our Norristown, Pennsylvania branch, supporting customers on the east coast. With a wealth of experience in the animal health industry and a passion for horses, Kerry provides exceptional support and expertise to her clients. Discover more about Kerry by checking out her complete bio on the Midwest Equine Team Page: https://www.midwestvetsupply.com/wps/portal/c/equine/meet-the-team

Water 💦 is the most essential nutrient available to animals. No matter what time of year, insufficient water intake poses significant health risks to horses from dehydration, not the least of which could be impaction colic. Check out this infographic for some great Hydration Tips.

Thank you to the specialists in hoof care! To all the farriers, we appreciate your skill, hard work, and dedication to keeping horses’ feet sound and healthy.

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸✨

White Line Disease is not selective. It can impact horses regardless of their age, gender, or breed. This condition can occur in one or multiple hooves, whether the horse is barefoot or shod. Keep an eye out for these signs and work with your veterinarian and farrier to diagnose and treat.

Nutramax has expanded their product line of equine supplements with the new Cosequin ASU Balance Pellets, now available from Midwest Veterinary Supply. Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q02z0N4t0

Our Midwest Equine Team is truly exceptional, with members who are committed not only to equine care and health, but also to helping support and build your equine practice! Meet Kelly Nogueira, our Outside Sales Equine Specialist for Southern California. Learn more about Kelly and the rest of our equine specialists by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q02z12BQ0. 🐴🌟

Here's to the dads who teach us to ride through life's ups and downs with strength and grace. Happy Father's day to all the dads, step-dads, grandfathers, uncles, and mentors who have helped shape our lives. 💙

Talk to your clients about Pro-Stride®APS. Shop Zoetis devices used for Equine Regenerative Therapies here: https://hubs.la/Q02z0GXQ0

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember our fallen service members for their ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to those that have served and continue to serve. We are grateful for your dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to our country.

Here's a Fun Fact for your Friday! Of all the equine athletes, Thoroughbred racehorses have the largest and most efficient hearts and average between 10-11 pounds. Comparatively, your heart weighs just half a pound, about the size of a large apple. 💓

Horses are very instinctive animals but a hungry horse doesn't heed warnings about avoiding poisonous plants. 🌿 Here are just a few common toxic plants and trees found in or near horse pastures.

👎 Water Hemlock
👎 Red Maple
👎 Milkweed
👎 Buttercup
👎 Johnsongrass
👎 Oleander
👎 Japanese Yew
👎 Rhododendron
👎 Nightshade Family
👎 Black Walnut

Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing women who shape our lives. To all the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother figures out there, have a wonderful day!

Horses are large, inviting targets for mosquitos. When under constant attack, horses can become infected and succumb to mosquito-borne diseases. Here are some tips to control these pests and reduce the risk of disease.

Hold on to your hats! 🎩 It's time for the 2024 Kentucky Derby.🌹 Wishing the horses, horse owners, jockeys, and trainers and exciting and safe run tomorrow.

Today is a day dedicated to celebrating our valued customers and recognizing veterinarians around the globe. The 2024 World Veterinary Day theme highlights veterinarians as essential health workers. We deeply appreciate your unwavering commitment, hard work, and compassion to the industry.

Take a minute to get outside and enjoy the earth today. Happy National Earth Day!

We are excited to welcome Ashley Potts to the Midwest Equine team! Ashley is the new Inside Sales Equine Specialist in our Las Vegas, Nevada branch. Learn more about Ashley on our team page. https://hubs.la/Q02t0PLD0

Spring brings cleansing April showers and lovely May flowers, but it also brings muddy, wet conditions.👎 Thrush thrives in moist, dark, poorly oxygenated environments and is a common condition in horse hooves. Learn more about the symptoms of thrush and ideas for treatment. 🐴

Look at that face! 💗Congratulations to our Texas Equine Field Specialist, Josh West-Rosentrater on his beautiful new filly. She is by Gunner, out of Josh's mare, She's a Majestic Whiz.

Remind your clients to schedule an appointment to help protect their horses against the most dangerous and contagious diseases.