by mvadminpip | Jul 5, 2019 | equine metabolic syndrome, Horse Health
By Dr Thomas Burke BSc. DVM Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) is a complex metabolic disease that has only recently started to be well understood within the Veterinary profession. Generally, Veterinarians are most concerned with EMS in relationship to predisposing...
by mvadminpip | Aug 24, 2018 | Equine Reproduction, foal, Horse Health
Post-foaling Examination and IgG Testing: This is our first opportunity to check the health of the mare and foal after foaling. We recommend that this exam happens within the first 24 hours of the foal’s life. One of the most important parts of this examination is to...
by mvadminpip | Jul 28, 2018 | colic, EGUS, Gastric Ulcer, Gastroscopy, Horse Health, Poor Performance
by Dr Catherine McGuigan MVB MANZCVSc (eq surg) What is EGUS? EGUS describes the erosion of the horse’s stomach lining, due to prolonged exposure to the acid produced by the stomach or a failure in the stomachs own mucus lining. It is a painful condition that should...
by mvadminpip | Oct 19, 2017 | Equine Reproduction, Horse Health
The advantages and disadvantages of using fresh, frozen or chilled Semen FRESH Semen Insemination. Fresh semen insemination is the process by which the stallion is collected using and artificial vagina, assessed and possibly mixed with an extending medium and...
by mvadminpip | Jul 26, 2017 | Horse Health, Horse Parasites
At Murray Veterinary services we recommend a strategic approach to the worming of horses, ponies and donkeys instead of the traditional approach of worming horses at set intervals throughout the year. What is strategic Worming? Strategic worming uses faecal worm egg...
