We are deeply saddened by the news of the Equine Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber explosion which occurred this morning at the Kesmarc Florida equine rehabilitation center in Ocala, Florida. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims, their families and all those associated with the Kesmarc Florida facility.
Safety in a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber is of upmost importance. Very strict guidelines are followed to ensure against any chance of an explosion. However, in the interest of the safety of our patients and staff members, ESMS has suspended operations of our Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber pending the results of an ongoing investigation into the reason for the explosion. We are taking every step possible to ensure the safety of our patients by making certain our Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber is in top notch condition and operated in the safest manner possible. ESMS will not reopen the Hyperbaric Oxygen Center until we are absolutely convinced it safe to do so.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all those affected by this unfortunate accident.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Foal Delivery Program
Many of you are anxiously awaiting the arrival of your new foals in the spring of 2012!
"This is a great time to remind everyone to make sure your pregnant mares are on schedule with their vaccination for equine herpesvirus (EHV-1). It is important to understand that as many as 80% of horses are latently infected with EHV-1 and can shed virus when stressed as can occur with changing environments such as moving to a foaling facility. Vaccination reduces the likelihood of shedding virus and thus helps prevent viral abortion in a group of pregnant mares." Dr. Fairfield Bain, Chief of Medicine
See the attached for details on our Healthy Delivery and Foal Kick Start Programs. Please note that upon arrival, docoumentaion is required for the vaccintions Dr. Bain mentions above.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Equine Herpesvirus Update
"According to the statement released by the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) things appear to have settled down and we should be able to get back to our usual routine with our horses. The one thing we all should learn from this is the concept of "biosecurity." Anytime we mix horses at an event we risk transmission of infectious diseases - and have commonly seen things like influenza, Strangles, and even respiratory herpes viral infection. Going forward, the points outlined in the TAHC are good practical things to follow as a matter of routine to reduce the risk of infectious disease. Now that we are seeing the Texas heat, lets get back to business." ~ Dr. Fairfield Bain, Chief of Medicine, ESMS
See the blog post below for the TAHC Biosecurity Tips
See the blog post below for the TAHC Biosecurity Tips
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