Shia Gottwald

Shia Gottwald, DVM is a 2016 graduate of Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and is a Washington state native. She is currently a member of the team at Kulshan Veterinary Hospital in Lynden, Washington. Dr. Gottwald grew up riding Arabians in open shows and 4-H where she discovered her passion for science as it related to horses. Dr. Gottwald completed an internship in San Angelo, Texas after veterinary school to hone her practice experience with horses. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, baking, cooking, and cruising the 4x4 trails with her husband. She has a dog, cat, and a Morab gelding who is a pleasure horse and pasture pet.

Biosecurity in Horse Barns – An Ounce of Prevention

August 5, 2021July 1, 2021 by Shia Gottwald

Copywrite by Francesco Bucchi

In today’s world, biosecurity measures have become increasingly common in our day-to-day lives. Still, veterinarians frequently see outbreaks of infectious diseases in horse stables across the United States. These outbreaks can have detrimental effects on horse health, trigger long lasting movement restrictions, and cause deep financial hardships for owners and …