Have you noticed that your horse is squinty one of their eyes, weird discharge or has swelling? There is a common saying amongst veterinarians to never delay treatment when it comes to eye injuries/issues because they can deteriorate quickly! Early intervention can often result in saving the horse’s eye! When do you need to get your vet [...]
This article was written by Dr. Paula Williams of WestVETS Animal Hosiptal for WestVETS.PDF downloaded from the WestVets Website.Newcastle Equine Centre accredits 100% of this article to WestVets Animal Hospital.
Are you worried your horse is colicking? When to call a vet: If your horse hasn't eaten its breakfast or dinner If your horse is laying down more than usual If your horse is constantly looking at its flank, pawing and possibly rolling If your horse hasn't passed any manure in a 12 hour period [...]
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Generally, if there is an issue with your horse’s feet you call your farrier, right? However, do you know what issues or signs would warrant veterinary assistance? Excessive recumbency / laying down for extended periods of time Shifting weight between limbs continuously, or holding a limb out in front, or avoiding placing weight through one [...]
DR. LUCAS NOLAZCOThe NEC team has just welcomed Dr. Lucas Nolazco into the clinic! Dr Nolazco has spent the past three years as a professor of equine surgery at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Lucas is passionate about teaching and is committed to the advancement of equine veterinary knowledge through active participation in continuing [...]
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The equine industry, excluding Thoroughbreds, relies heavily on AI to access genetics from different stallions regionally and internationally. Horse selection for breeding is based on pedigree and athletic performance, but not upon reproductive traits or fertility compared to other domestic species. As a result, different breeding strategies have been developed to overcome equine reproductive limitation, [...]
WHAT IS LAMINITISLaminitis results from inflammation of the sensitive laminae of the hoof.The laminae of the hoof are tiny interlocking finger-like projections that hold tightly together like a zipper. Their function within the foot is to securely attach the coffin (or pedal) bone to the hoof wall. Inflammation can permanently weaken these laminae and result [...]
A vaccination program is essential for your foal to provide protection for severe and potentially fatal diseases. While vaccinations can be administered at any age, vaccinating your foal too early will not be successful in mounting an immune response because the mare’s antibodies will interfere. It is therefore recommended to start a vaccination protocol from 12 weeks [...]
