by mvadminpip | Mar 25, 2024 | equine diagnostics, Horse Health, lameness, Poor Performance
By Dr Beth Watson Bsc DVM A nerve block is the application of local anaesthetic to a specific region of the horse’s body. Local anaesthetic stops or reduces nerve impulses to the brain. When used as part of a lameness exam vets are aiming to remove sensation from a...
by mvadminpip | May 25, 2022 | colic, Horse Health, Poor Performance
By Dr Beth Watson Bsc DVM With colic season firmly upon us I think it is important to remind ourselves how we can prevent sand accumulation in horses. While many home remedies exist, there are only a few scientifically proven ways to detect and reduce sand...
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...
