by mvadminpip | May 15, 2020 | Dermatology, Horse Health, Horse Parasites
By Dr Belinda Black BSc BVMS DVSc DACVS-LA This year has been a particularly bad year for Habronema infestations, otherwise known as Summer Sores, and probably reflects the high fly numbers seen this past summer. These sores typically occur in wounds that are already...
by mvadminpip | Aug 6, 2019 | colic, Equine Reproduction, Horse Health, Uncategorised
By Dr Belinda Black BSc BVMS DVSc DACVS Pyometra is a disease process where an infection occurs in the uterus and pus begins to accumulate. Some times they are open and the pus can drain out of the uterus. But some times they are closed and the uterus begins to fill...
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...
