Events
New Hospital Barns
EMCO and our general contractor Brad Sorenson announce the completion of two new hospital barns in June of 2006. At this time we have a 7 stall ICU for sick neonates and adults, 5 holding stalls for MRI and reproduction patients, a 20 stall barn for horses undergoing surgical procedures, a 20 stall barn for sick horses and a 6 stall isolation barn for horses with contagious disease. The current barn structure allows patients needs to be met by qualified doctors and nursing staff and also minimizes risks of hospitalization for healthy horses. Please visit the hospital to inspect our new facilities.
Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy is a revolutionary therapy for equine orthopedic diseases. Undifferentiated stem cells may aid in the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, cartilage and bone cysts. Results of this new treatment have been very encouraging. Equine Medical Center of Ocala is proud to be a registered facility for the use of stem cell technology. Please call Dr. Peloso or David regarding this treatment option or visit Vet-Stem.com for more information regarding this exciting new therapeutic option for orthopedic injuries.
IRAP
“IRAP” or Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein (IRAP) is an exciting new articular therapy available at our hospital. Interleukin-1(IL-1) was originally identified as a regulator of cartilage function in 1977. Today, IL-1 is recognized for its capacity to produce most, if not all, of the enzymes that are involved in cartilage destruction. Using 60 mls of equine blood, a manufacturing kit and the incubator in our hospital lab, we can produce an enzyme that blocks the actions of IL-1 called Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein (IRAP).
It is used principally for horses that are no longer getting a positive response from hyaluronic acid (Acid) or depomedrol (cortisone), or for horses that must compete in a drug free environment. Please contact Dr. Peloso at the clinic if you have additional questions regarding this new and exciting articular therapy
Horseshows in the Sun - Winter 2008
| OCALA Unrated 1 | January 24-28 |
| OCALA Unrated 2 | January 31-February 4 |
| Off Week | February 5-11 |
| OCALA WINTER CLASSIC | February 14-18 |
| OCALA WINTER FESTIVAL | February 21-25 |
| OCALA MASTERS | February 28-March 4 |
| OCALA TOURNAMENT | March 7-11 |
| OCALA WINTER FINALS | March 14-18 |
Sales Dates
Ocala Breeders Sales holds the market for thoroughbred live auctions in Ocala.
Please see their website for current sales and catalogue information: www.obssales.com
Florida Horse Park Event
The Florida Horse Park is up and running and has big plans for the future.
Please see their website for current shows and events: www.flhorsepark.com