We are offering a Gastroscope promotion over the course of winter. Available ON FARM and IN CLINIC 25% discount on gastroscope and sedation 50% discount on the travel fee if the appointment is on farm An additional 10% discount for 3 or more horses booked in at the same property. Do you think your horse [...]
For any horse or pony who is a little under the weather In-Hospital and On Farm | Package Available for a limited time in May and June, 2026 Our Winter Wellness Package includes: A Consult/Health Check/Physical Exam Dental Basic bloodwork Diet Analysis Faecel Egg Count Tetanus and Strangles Vaccination $440 including GST *** Sedation is [...]
For any horse or pony that isn't quite right under saddle In-Hospital Only | Package Available Now As part of our Poor Performance packages you will have access to the expertise of two board certified specialists in equine surgery and internal medicine. There will be two different options for examinations depending on your discipline: Racehorse [...]
We offer castration/gelding services both in the clinic and on farm (terms and conditions apply) Standing Castration (Open Castration) • Standing castration is when the horse is sedated, the nerve to the testicle is blocked with local anaesthetic and then removed with an emasculator while the horse is standing. The incisions are left open to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION IN THE MARE AT NERRCSemen collection and insemination techniques have been refined to make Artificial Insemination (AI) an excellent reproductive choice providing an advantageous option for many breeders.Some of the advantages of AI are to eliminate transporting a horse for breeding, reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, eliminate breeding accidents [...]
There are two treatments that we commonly use at NEC to treat lameness and joint injury in horses that take advantage of healing agents in the horse’s own blood. IRAP or Interleukin-1 Receptor Agonist Protein, is used for arthritis and joint injuries and PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma, is used for tendon, ligament and some [...]
Preserving your stallion genetics is key and we offer this procedure in our equine reproduction laboratory at Luskintyre.WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? Increased quality control:The use of frozen semen allows pre-screening for infectious diseases and a thorough evaluation of the semen quality after collection and after thawing. This allows owners to be informed about the quality of [...]
