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HUMPHREY, GIACOPUZZI & ASSOCIATES
4774 Donlon Rd. Somis, CA 93066
Phone: 805.386.4291
Fax: 805.386.4298

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Mon – Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm,
Sat: 9:00am-3:00pm
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Humphrey, Giacopuzzi and Associates Equine Hospital

3 weeks ago

🤩 shout out to our hardworking front office gals Haley, Val and Kat - Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation week is just for you! Be sure to share your appreciation when your call gets answered this week and every week! ... See MoreSee Less

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Felicia Publicker is with Alix Benjamin and 2 others.

1 month ago

Dakota Update: Seth and Angi picked her up from the hospital yesterday evening and she is now recovering back in Leona Valley!! 🙌🏼 Dakota has been a fighter since before she was born. Mike and I rescued Remy (my horse and Dakota’s mom) from the kill pens in Texas back in 2016. At the time, we had no idea that Remy was pregnant. In late 2016, Remy and a trailer load of horses and donkeys started their way to CA to their new homes. Half way to CA, the trailer was rear ended by a semi truck. Thankfully the drivers were okay but, sadly, quite a few horses and donkeys didn’t survive the crash. Remy (and in utero Dakota) survived and was taken to a vet clinic in Arizona to recover. In early 2017, Remy was cleared to go home and she started her way to us in Leona Valley. She got to us a little beat up and severely underweight. We still didn’t know she was pregnant and we had to put a couple hundred pounds on her. It wasn’t until a couple months later did we find out Remy was pregnant. How did the baby survive the crash?! We had so many questions and absolutely no idea what to do with a baby horse. 😂 But, we started construction on a foaling pen right away and a couple months later Dakota was born. We were so nervous but it was an incredibly smooth delivery and Dakota was born healthy and at a good weight. We couldn’t believe it. After everything Remy had gone through and the stress put on her body, we weren’t sure what to expect for the baby. But, Dakota was determined to show the world what she was capable of. And now, almost four years later, she showed everyone how tough she is again. This colic episode was a scary journey for us. Thank you Tania Williams and Alix Benjamin for helping us navigate this intense road. Alix works at Giacopuzzi and was constantly giving me updates and pictures from the hospital. She was also very consoling during a late night cry session. Lol. Thank you Dr. Perry, Dr. Sam, and all the vet techs from Humphrey, Giacopuzzi and Associates Equine Hospital for giving my girl the best attention and care she could get. Thank you to my husband for dealing with a hot mess express of a wife this past week. I don’t know what I would’ve done without him. A HUGE thank you to Seth and Angi Skye Dawn Murray for dropping everything on Easter Sunday to take her to the hospital and coordinate everything for us. Not being there was extremely difficult for Mike and I, and we are forever grateful for amazing friends that do incredible things for us. Finally, thank you to everyone who has been following Dakota’s journey. All of the thoughts, prayers, comments, texts, and calls were very much appreciated. It took a village to help bring her into this world and an even larger one to keep her in it. 😂 Dakota will continue to recover for a little bit but I’m so happy she is back in Leona Valley. It won’t be long until she’s back being her sassy self. 🥰💪🏼❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Felicia Publicker is with Michael Publicker.

1 month ago

As most of you have been following, when we moved to CO, we left our horses behind in CA for the winter. While in CA, my baby Dakota has been in training. We are currently on vacation in South Carolina and last night I got the phone call every horse owner dreads. She colicked. Angi called the vet right away and they treated her, but towards the end of the night she was still displaying signs of discomfort. Angi called us and said she thinks she needed to go to the hospital, so off she went. She’s currently at Humphrey, Giacopuzzi and Associates Equine Hospital getting treated. I’m a control freak, I know that about myself. It’s how I keep my life somewhat in order in a chaotic world. Not having control of this is absolutely terrifying. But, I know that she is in some of the best hands in CA. I have so much faith in that hospital and I know they’ll care for Dakota like she is their own. I can’t thank Angi Skye Dawn Murray and Seth, Alix Benjamin, and the Doctors and techs at Giacopuzzi enough for dropping everything on Easter Sunday to help me navigate this scary road. It’ll be a long day as we wait for updates. But, I’ll keep everyone updated as the days go on! Thoughts, prayers, energy... any and everything for my baby girl! 🥺❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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Humphrey, Giacopuzzi and Associates Equine Hospital added a new photo.

2 months ago

Tracie Maccanelli, RVTTracie was born and raised in Southern California. She started riding when she was twelve with the California Rangers where she competed in equitation and drill team. Tracie started her career in the small animal field in 2004. She graduated from Pierce College in 2010 and received her RVT license in 2011. She worked for 10 years in small animal surgery and anesthesia where she has carried over her knowledge to the large animal field. In her free time, she enjoys adventuring with her husband and two kids, baseball with her son, sharing the love of horses with her daughter and riding her horse Apache. ... See MoreSee Less

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Humphrey, Giacopuzzi and Associates Equine Hospital

2 months ago

EQUINE HERPES VIRUS – MARCH 2021 UPDATECalming the Contagious ChaosOver the past few months, Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) has been the subject of much discussion within the equine world both in California and internationally. This concern is based upon the several cases of EHV-1 confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) within several counties across LA. Now internationally, Europe is experiencing an outbreak of EHV-1, originating in Spain. The US cases and the European outbreak are not proven to be linked at this time. There is justifiable concern regarding EHV as it is extremely contagious and typically results in serious illness and can be fatal. In order to contain its spread, and avoid a widespread outbreak, the FEI, American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and CDFA have emphasized the importance of the tools we have at our fingertips. To be the best advocate for the health of your horse and the other horses around you, it is important to have a solid understanding of the virus, how it is spread and what you can do to reduce transmission. What is Equine Herpes Virus? EHV is found in horse populations worldwide. It can cause infection at any time of year. There are nine different strains of virus, with EHV-1, EHV-3 and EHV-4 posing the most significant health threat. The strain of main concern in these current outbreaks is EHV-1, which is the main focus of this document. EHV-1 can cause rhinopneumonitis respiratory infection, abortion in pregnant mares and can also lead to a severe and a devastating neurologic form of disease (neuropathogenic). The neurologic form of EHV-1 is known as EHV-1 myeloencephalopathy and results from damage to the blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord. Treatment for EHV-1 is mainly supportive, and recovery is variable based upon severity of the strain and other illnesses your horse may be experiencing simultaneously. How is EHV Transmitted?There are three main routes of transmission: 1. Direct contact: nose to nose contact between infected horses rapidly transmits the virus; 2. Aerosol: infected horses shed the virus into the air through tiny droplets when they breathe and cough which can infect horses living in close contact. The virus can also travel in the air for up to a distance of about 15 feet; and 3. Contaminated objects (Fomites): the virus can remain infective and be transmitted between horses on shared equipment such as trailers, stalls, feed buckets, waterers, and even on human clothing. Even apparently healthy horses without clinical signs can shed the virus and infect other horses. The virus has an incubation period of 2-10 days, which means your horse may be developing and shedding the virus without yet displaying signs consistent with disease. The virus will then be shed into the immediate environment for 7-10 days or longer in infected horses. What you can do to reduce EHV-1 Transmission?• Know the signs! A fever is the most common symptom. The fever will typically be accompanied by a cough, trouble breathing, clear nasal discharge, going off feed, weakness and lethargy. In severe cases, horses may experience a wobbly gait, incoordination of the hindlimbs and/or urinary incontinence. Call your veterinarian immediately, if you notice any of these signs. • Keep up to date on vaccinations for EHV-1 and EHV-4. The vaccine reduces the spread of the virus into the environment and can reduce the severity of the respiratory form of the disease. The vaccine does not protect the horse from the neurological form of the disease. In performance horses, it is recommended to vaccinate every 6 months. • Practice strict biosecurity measures when going to and returning from traveling to shows. Co-mingling, in stressful transport and show conditions will increase exposure of your horse to others of unknown vaccine and health status. Where horses have travelled away from their home barn, strict hygiene measures should be carried out both at the show and back home to reduce transmission of the virus to other horses. Please monitor your horse closely for any of the symptoms mentioned above and monitor their rectal temperatures twice per day (Normal rectal temperature < 101.5F).If you would like to know more about EHV, treatment options and biosecurity protocols, please go to the EHV fact-sheet on our website, or call us directly to speak to one of our vets here at Humphrey, Giacopuzzi and Associates Equine Hospital. ... See MoreSee Less

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