Kent Veterinary Center at Glasgow Farms

03/12/2026

🐴 Advanced Treatment for Equine Limb Infections
At Kent Veterinary Center, we offer Regional Limb Perfusion (RLP) to help treat serious infections in the lower limbs of horses. This advanced technique allows us to deliver high concentrations of antibiotics directly to the infected area, improving treatment success and helping horses recover faster.
All RLP procedures at Kent Veterinary Center are performed by Dr. Tubman, providing experienced, hands-on care for horses with serious limb infections; i.e. cellulitis/lymphangitis, etc.
How it works:
A tourniquet is placed above the infected area to temporarily isolate the limb. An antibiotic solution is then injected into a vein in the limb and allowed to circulate for about 20–30 minutes, reaching tissues, joints, and bones at much higher levels than traditional IV antibiotics.
RLP is commonly used to treat:
✔ Septic joints (septic arthritis)
✔ Synovial infections (tendon sheaths or bursae)
✔ Severe cellulitis
✔ Infected wounds of the lower limb
✔ Bone infections (osteomyelitis)
Why it’s effective:
• Delivers high antibiotic concentrations right where they’re needed
• Helps fight difficult infections
• Often used alongside systemic antibiotics for the best outcome
Studies show very high success rates, making RLP an important tool in modern equine medicine.
If your horse has a serious limb infection or a wound near a joint, early veterinary treatment can make all the difference.
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📞 Contact us if you have concerns about your horse’s limb injury or infection. 410-928-5700
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03/09/2026

🐎 Regenerative Joint Therapy for Horses at Kent Veterinary Center

At Kent Veterinary Center, we are proud to offer Pro-Stride as part of our advanced equine medicine program.

Pro-Stride is a regenerative, drug-free therapy that combines platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and IRAP to support joint health and comfort in horses suffering from osteoarthritis.

✨ Benefits of Pro-Stride:

-Natural, autologous treatment using your horse’s own blood
-Combines PRP + IRAP regenerative technology
-Clinically demonstrated pain relief for up to 52 weeks after a single injection
-Helps reduce inflammation and support joint healing
-Effective intra-articular treatment for equine osteoarthritis

Our veterinary team processes the sample on-site and administers the injection directly into the affected joint, providing targeted treatment where your horse needs it most.

📸 The photos on this page show the processing and injection of Pro-Stride right here at Kent Veterinary Center.

📞 Call today to schedule a consultation and learn if Pro-Stride may help keep your horse comfortable, sound, and performing at their best. 410-928-5700

03/05/2026

While we are all looking forward to warm spring days and lush green pasture, the transition from winter hay to spring grass should be planned carefully to mitigate any health risks to your equine. Just because your equine friend is not obese or suffering from a nutritionally related disease, doesn’t mean you should just forget about hay entirely and let your horse eat their fill of spring grass.

Feeding high-quality hay is a good way to satisfy a horse’s urge to chew when they can’t graze and provide essential nutrients at the same time. A mature horse will eat 2-2.5% of its body weight per day; roughage should contribute to at least half of this percentage, but most agree forage should be a minimum of 75% of the horse's diet. Please remember that horses are individuals, so a horse's total nutritive requirements will ultimately depend on their age, stage of development, metabolism and workload.

Take-home message: Before making any changes to your equine companion's diet this spring, consult your veterinarian to determine their current weight/body condition score and to formulate a balanced and nutritious ration that meets your horse’s specific needs!

03/03/2026

🐴👁️ What Is an Equine Eye Catheter?
When a horse develops a serious eye condition like a corneal ulcer or Equine recurrent uveitis (also known as “moon blindness”), frequent medication is often critical for healing.
But let’s be honest — treating a painful horse eye every 1–2 hours isn’t easy.
That’s where a Subpalpebral Lavage (SPL) system, commonly called an equine eye catheter, comes in.
✔️ Allows safe, repeated medication without prying the eyelids open
✔️ Reduces stress for both horse and owner
✔️ Improves treatment accuracy
✔️ Supports faster healing in serious eye cases
The small, flexible tube is placed under the upper eyelid and secured into the mane. Medication is then given through a port — making frequent treatments much safer and more manageable.
⚠️ Eye problems in horses can worsen quickly. Squinting, tearing, cloudiness, or light sensitivity should never be ignored.
If you notice changes in your horse’s eye, contact Kent Veterinary Center right away. Early intervention makes all the difference.
📞 410-928-5700

03/02/2026

Today is , a day created to bring attention to equine welfare and the plight of unwanted and neglected horses. It's also a great time to recognize all of the equine veterinarians who give selflessly of their time and resources to aid horses in need. THANK YOU for all you do to make a difference in your community!

Want to help celebrate today's observance? Though not everyone has the space and resources to adopt an equine companion, there are many charitable groups that you can support who devote their work to protecting these magnificent animals. One of them is the AAEP's own charitable arm, The Foundation for The Horse, an organization dedicated to improving horse welfare through veterinary education, research and help for equines at risk. By supporting the Foundation, you can help us transform the health of horses around the world!

To learn more about the Foundation and to donate, visit: https://www.foundationforthehorse.org/

02/26/2026

Gastroscopy Services at Kent Veterinary Center

Kent Veterinary Center is proud to offer the only gastroscopy services on the Eastern Shore, with a dedicated clinic facility available for haul-in appointments.

Gastroscopy is an endoscopic examination of a horse’s stomach. This procedure allows us to directly visualize the stomach lining to determine whether a horse is suffering from gastric ulcers, tumors, parasites, or other abnormalities.

For your convenience, Kent Veterinary Center offers a clinic setting where clients can ship horses in specifically for the procedure. Our facility provides a safe, controlled environment to perform gastroscopy efficiently and comfortably.

Equine gastric ulcers are extremely common, particularly in performance and racehorses. Studies show that up to 90% of horses in training and at racetracks develop gastric ulcers. Additionally, transporting horses for four hours or more is known to significantly increase the risk of ulcer development.

**Signs Your Horse May Benefit from Gastroscopy**

Your horse may need a stomach scope if you notice:

*Poor performance
*Decreased appetite or not eating well
*Attitude changes (sulking, irritability)
*Bucking or resistance under saddle
*Pinning ears
*Eating dirt or chewing on fences
*Not reaching racing potential
*Loose stools
*Dull hair coat
*Cribbing
*Recurrent or mild colic episodes

Early diagnosis allows for targeted treatment and faster recovery, helping your horse return to optimal health and performance.

If you have concerns about gastric ulcers or would like to schedule a haul-in gastroscopy appointment, please contact Kent Veterinary Center. 410-928-5700

02/19/2026

Learn about Dr Tubman
Dr. Judy Tubman is a 1987 graduate form the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. In 1983, she graduated with High Distinction from the University of Kentucky. In 1977, she graduated Cum Laude from Cazenovia College. In 2001 Dr. Tubman moved her Ambulatory Practice from Centreville, MD. to her new farm, Glasgow Farm, in Kent County, Md. Here she built an Equine Clinic complete with 27 stalls, a breeding shed, examination area & surgery. This facility enables Dr. Tubman to combine both Reproductive Services and Sports Medicine. A small animal examination and surgery room is also on site.


“I started riding at the age of two and have never really stopped. As a youngster, I spent many summers at riding camps, showing at horse shows in the Middle Atlantic region, fox hunting, exercising steeplechase and race horses and rising through the ranks of Pony Club. In the ‘90s, I started breeding horses for pleasure, flat and jump races. In 2003, I was very fortunate to acquire and stand the 2006 Maryland Hall of Fame Stallion, Mokhieba, a son of Damascus. Before he passed away in 2005, I had the opportunity to breed many nice mares to him and hope to breed a few more with his remaining semen. Today, in addition to foxhunting, I show, field trial, and breed my beloved German Shorthaired Pointers.“

-Judy Tubman, VMD

02/18/2026

Did you know that February is ? 🦷

Your equine's dental health is an essential part of their overall health and well-being. Therefore, it is imperative that your veterinarian perform AT LEAST one dental exam on your horse per year to ensure that their teeth, gums, and other oral structures are healthy. Poor dental health can also have adverse effects on other areas of the body if not addressed.

This graphic offers a quick overview of things you might not know about equine teeth and tooth wear.

If you're interested in learning more about equine dentistry, check out the recording of the webinar for horse owners that was presented last week on the topic of dentistry here: https://youtu.be/ABqWu9XMAi8?si=_O-L_OGFbyfaIh3p

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

If you have questions or concerns about your horse's dental health, contact your veterinarian.

02/13/2026

DID YOU KNOW? Here are three quick fun facts about equine nutritional requirements as they relate to forage.

1️⃣ Horses prefer to spend AT LEAST 60% of their time grazing.
- Limiting time grazing can lead to behavioral and digestive issues.
- Horses with not enough forage in their gut are predisposed to gastric ulcers.

2️⃣ FORAGE should be 60-100% of the total equine diet.
- Forage should be fed at a rate of 1.5-2% of a horse's body weight per day.

3️⃣ Forage must be no longer than a ¼ of an inch long by the time it is swallowed to maximize digestion.
- Functional teeth are required for proper mastication (chewing) of long stem forage.
- If a horse can't adequately chew, we need to support them in other ways so that they can properly digest forage and avoid choke.

If you have questions about feeding enough quality forage to your specific equine, contact your veterinarian.

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information.

02/03/2026

UPDATE - Maryland Lifts Intrastate Equine CVI Requirements due to EHV-1 Outbreak

ANNAPOLIS, MD (2/1/26)—

The Maryland State Veterinarian’s Office has lifted the requirement for intrastate equine Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs), effective February 1, 2026.

Equine Travel Requirements:

Maryland equids traveling within the state must have a valid Coggins test to participate in equine events.
While not required, it is recommended that horses traveling intrastate do so with a valid CVI or EECVI.
The use of EECVIs has been reinstated.
The EHV statement is no longer required on CVIs.
Interstate Certificates of Veterinary Inspection are required for equids originating outside of Maryland.
Please note that entry requirements for equids may change. It is the responsibility of the owner or shipper to contact the destination state to confirm current requirements prior to travel.

We sincerely appreciate the collaboration of the equine community during the recent EHV-1 outbreak. The proactive efforts of horse owners to implement biosecurity measures and comply with travel documentation played a critical role in preventing disease spread and protecting the health of Maryland’s equine industry.

The Maryland Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian’s Office may be reached any time at

410-841-5810.


Regards,

JT Sig

Dr Jennifer P Trout, DVM
Maryland State Veterinarian

01/30/2026

Kent Veterinary Center's staff have been working tirelessly to maintain a safe and happy environment for our patients.🥶💙🥶💙

01/22/2026