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New addition to Lab Facilities - Worm Egg Counts -

We are pleased to announce that the clinic has invested in state of the art Worm Egg Count (WEC) labratory equipment.  This means that we no longer have to send your fecal samples away for analysis.  All testing can be done in house cutting down on the amount of time, you the client, has to wait for results. Yards that have relatively static horse populations might like to consider using worm egg counts to determine whether or not there is any need to worm through the summer months.  This can lead to cost savings and significantly reduce the amount of wormers used.  If you would like to discuss the use of worm egg counting then please contact the practice on 01505 610100. You can Click here for our latest worming regime for 2010.   Wormers are available from the clinic at discount prices!  Equest & Eraquell only £10.00 each and Equimax and Equest Pramox £14.00 each.

 

Dechra Veterinary Products - Pain Matters

A new website has been created by Dechra Veterinary Products, an international veterinary pharmaceutical company providing a wide range of therapeutic solutions in equine medicine, dermatology, endocrinology, ophthalmology and critical care.  The Website www.equinepainmatters.com provides up to date information and guidance on pain management in horses. Written by equine vets for horse owners, it has been divided into easy-to-use reference sections that cover a variety of topics including assessment, diagnostic and treatment methods. There are also anatomy charts and a glossary to further enhance your understanding. Finally they have written a series of 8 factsheets (veteq notes), which can be downloaded free of charge. 

Please click here to gain direct access the site www.equinepainmatters.

 

January Newsletter

You may have noticed that Scotland has been in the grip of one of our coldest winters for a long time.  The Winter months can gnaw away at the fun of owning horses.  Cold, wet and dark days bring the frustration of foot foot problems, skin diseases, coughs and colds, and the struggle to maintain condition.  While there isn't a magic wand that makes winter better, there are ways of lessening the toll that it takes on our horses' health. Our latest newsletter has brought together the members of the practice giving their own tips for surviving this testing time.  Please Click here for Newsletter - January 2010, or contact the office on 01505 610100 for your copy.

 

Equine Gastric Ulceration

On October 13, 2009 a gastroscopy day was held in conjunction with Merial Animal Health at the clinic.  The purpose was to examine horses at risk of stomach or gastric ulcers, or showing signs of the condition, and the day was sponsored by Merial.  Symptoms of gastric ulceration include lack of appetite, weight loss, dull coat, behavioural changes or depression, and repeated bouts of mild colic.  Five horses were examined using the clinic's gastroscope, and the lining of the stomach evaluated for the presence and severity of ulcers.  

 

 

 

 

If your concerned that your horse may be affected by gastric ulceration,  or you simply want to learn more then either contact the clinic on 01505 610100 or go on line to to www.gastriculcerrisk.co.uk where, by answering a simple questionnaire, you will be given an indication of your horse's risk.  An article written by Dr Tim Watson on gastric ulcers for Scottish Horse can be read by clicking here. We plan to hold another gastroscopy day in the spring 2010, so please contact the practice if you would like your horse examined.