Equine Medical Center of Ocala

Equine Information

• Neonatal Isoerythrolysis: An Ounce of Prevention

  The laboratory at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala is one of few laboratories in the Southeast United States that performs the screening test for Neonatal Isoerythrolysis.

  
  

• Coggins and Health Certificates

  The Coggins Test is documented proof that your horse is negative for equine infectious anemia (EIA). It is required to accompany a Health Certificate when shipping your horse from state to state, and when shipping to certain events and facilities within your home state.

  
  

• IRAP

  “IRAP” or Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein (IRAP) is an exciting new articular therapy available at our hospital.

  
  

• Stem Cell Therapy

  Equine Medical Center of Ocala is proud to be a registered facility for the use of stem cell technology.

  
  

Equine Events

• FREE Owners’ Workshop

  Bring your pen, paper and a friend! Enjoy a cup of coffee with us and receive valuable information at our next FREE owners’ workshop on Saturday, April 24th, 2010.   

  
  

• Horseshows in the Sun - 2010

  Horseshows in the Sun returns to Ocala with its annual winter circuit.

  
  

• 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

  
  

• 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

  
  

“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