Preventive Care

• Vaccination
  Arboviruses that cause neurologic signs due to swelling of the brain and spinal cord. The disease is nearly always fatal once clinical signs develop. Transmission of EEE/WEE is by primarily mosquitoes, and infrequently by other insects, ticks, or nasal secretion. Vaccination is nearly 100% effective in preventing the disease. The virus is considered endemic in New Jersey.
• Veterinary Ophthalmology
  Rapid and accurate measurement of the pressure inside the eye (Intraocular Pressure IOP) is made with our computerized TONOPEN. Glaucoma can be diagnosed early and treatment initiated, avoiding or slowing the development of complications and additional eye damage.
• Comprehensive Examination
  In addition to physical exams, we recommend keeping your horse up to date on their vaccinations. Vaccines are an integral part of your horse’s preventative care. Learn More >>

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  At Running ‘S’ Equine we emphasize the importance of preventive care and the recommend twice yearly physical examinations in conjunction with the bi-annual vaccinations. This allows for early detection of conditions such as heart murmurs, Cushing’s Disease, tooth problems, skin issues and internal parasite monitoring. Bi-annual fecal egg counts are recommended, with deworming tailored to the results, rather than deworming on a schedule. This protocol reduces the incidence of anthelmintic resistance.
• Pain Management
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• Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
  Equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) and equine herpesvirus type 4 (EHV-4) infect the respiratory tract, the clinical outcome of which can vary in severity from sub-clinical to severe respiratory disease. There is also a neurologic form of Equine Herpes Virus 4. which is often fatal. There is no vaccine for the neurologic form of EHV.
• Injury Treatment

Infection Treatment

• Leptospirosis Treatment
  Equine leptospirosis (Leptospira inerrogans) has been found worldwide, with serovar prevalence varying by region. The leptospiral-associated equine clinical disease presentations include uveitis, placentitis, abortion and acute renal failure. Infection is acquired through exposure to the organism via the mucous membranes or abraded skin. The leptospiral organisms are shed in the urine and body fluids of infected animals (including wildlife hosts).
• Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Arthritis Treatment
  We offer mesenchymal stem cell therapy for soft tissue injuries such as tendonitis and ligament injuries as well as for joint conditions such as cartilage damage, osteoarthritis and intra-articular fractures. Fat-derived and bone marrow-derived stem cell therapies, from the horse’s own cells are commonly performed. Allogenic dental pulp stem cell therapy is also used and is showing great promise.
• Kidney Disease Treatment
  Internal Medicine services are available for elective and emergency cases. We provide advanced diagnostic procedures, treatments, and care on an inpatient and outpatient basis. We have the expertise and experience to hospitalize and treat many challenging medical conditions including infectious diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, pleuropneumonia, pleuritis, liver and kidney disease, neurological disorders and compromised neonates.

Emergency Care

• Wound and Fracture Care

Surgery

• Ophthalmic Surgery
• Veterinary Surgery
  Running ‘S’ Equine provides safe and superlative surgical care. We possess the expertise, experience and equipment necessary to successfully perform a wide variety of surgical procedures. Anesthesia monitoring during surgery is continuous with the most up-to-date equipment available, including laboratory support. Arthroscopic surgery, depression skull fractures, surgery of the sinuses and upper airway (including laryngoplasty/sacculectomy for roarers), internal fixation of fractures, and surgery for conditions of the foot and hoof wall are areas of particular interest. Dr. Staller is experienced with performing countless surgeries utilizing the safest method possible.
• Laser Surgery
  We offer laser surgical treatment of the upper airway such as vocalcordectomy and guttural pouch drainage. Upper airway bleeding is treated with the laser and the laser is used for neurectomy to prevent neuroma formation.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  These services are supported by our in-house laboratory services which include hematology, blood gas analysis, serum lactate measurement, and serum chemistry analysis. Horse-side clinical laboratory tests also include rapid quantitative measurement of Serum Amyloid A in the blood, a new test which identifies inflammation and more particularly, infection in the body. Bacteriology, cytology, and parasitology are also offered in our in-house laboratory. We use the services of several outside laboratories for various other testing including Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggin’s) testing, histopathology (biopsy), EPM and Lyme Disease testing, and many other tests and analyses.
• X-Ray
  Digital Radiography provides immediate acquisition of diagnostic images of the highest quality. In the hospital, a powerful, overhead-suspended high frequency radiograph machine allows us to obtain diagnostic quality images of larger body parts, such as the head, pelvis, chest and abdomen.

General Pet Care

• Boarding
• Dog Training
  Outside of work, Dr. Staller loves spending time with his family and animals. His wife, Catherine, is an accomplished International-level Dressage rider and trainer and Sport Horse breeder by profession. Dr. Staller loves to listen to and play music, and regularly practices the blues harmonica and rock and folk guitar. Dr. Staller loves to stay in shape, and works out several times per week practicing functional fitness activities and yoga. Other interests include dog training, reading, world history, traveling, fly-fishing, pondering philosophy, reading biographies, working on the farm and vegetable gardening.

Specialty

• Equine Vet
  Dr. Nicole Jochec has been a valuable member of the Running ‘S’ Equine Team each day since she joined our staff in January of 2014. She completed her internship year with the practice and then joined as an associate. What Dr. Jochec finds to be the most satisfying aspect of being a veterinarian is the opportunity to form and cultivate relationships, not only with the horses and ponies we treat, but also with our patients’ owners, our wonderful clients, riders, and technicians. She considers being an Equine Veterinarian as a lifestyle choice, and not just as a profession. Dr. Jochec likes to consider the whole approach, including both veterinary medicine and athletic performance.