Equine
Archway Veterinary Practice has a long established reputation for providing a high quality of professional care for all our equine clients.
From Donkeys to top flight performance horses we have veterinary surgeons experienced in the care of your equine. The practice provides a fully mobile service.
We are fully equipped with portable X ray, Ultrasound, endoscopy and dental equipment. For more in depth lameness investigations we also have the use of facilities at Lindale near Grange were we can perform nerve blocks and investigate lameness cases with Digital Radiography giving results within minutes, enabling us to administer appropriate treatment without delay.
We also have stocks at Lindale which can be used for standing surgical cases and more prolonged dentistry cases requiring repeat sedatation.
Vaccinations, Worming, Dentistry, Pre Purchase Examinations, Castration, Breeding
Routine Vaccinations and Health Check
Tetanus
An absolute essential! All horses should have cover for Tetanus.
1st dose from 5 months of age. 2nd dose 4 to 6 weeks later, 3rd dose after a further 12 months. Booster vaccines given subsequently every 2 to 3 years. This vaccine is usually given in combination with Equine Flu.
Flu
If your horse competes this is essential or if it regularly mixes with other horses flu vaccination is strongly advised.
1st dose from 5 months of age, 2nd dose 21 to 92 days later, 3rd dose after a further 150 to 215 days, thereafter an annual vaccination is required at 365 days or less.
If competing under FEI rules a vaccination within the previous 6 months is required.
http://www.aht.org.uk/equiflunet/equiflunet_vaccines.html#jockey
Strangles
Regular outbreaks of this distressing condition occur within our area. Cases usually follow the introduction of a new horse to your yard, especially from horse sales where large numbers of horses have mixed together. The only vaccine for protection against Streptococcus equi, the causative bacteria, is once again available after an absence of a few years. It is given into the upper lip of the horse using a very fine needle that is well tolerated. At risk premises should strongly consider use of this vaccine. Telephone the surgery to discuss this with one of our equine vets.
Herpes
Equine Herpes Virus-1 infection causes abortion, respiratory disease and sometimes neonatal mortality in horses. If an infected horse is introduced to a previously unexposed herd, it can lead to abortion and perinatal infection in up to 70% of that herd. Infected animals can develop encephalitis, which can lead to ataxia, paralysis, and death
Equine Herpes Virus-4 infection causes fever, loss of appetite and discharge from the nose. Most infected animals recover in one to three weeks, but can become latent carriers for life.
Vaccination of mares to prevent abortion is given at 5, 7 and 9 months of pregnancy. Routine vaccination to prevent “snotty noses” requires 6 monthly boosters.
Worming
The buzz words with worming are "LESS IS MORE" . Increasing problems with resistance to worming preparations is leading us to rethink our advice on effective parasite control.
The corner stone of good worming practice is the FAECAL EGG COUNT. By regularly checking a fresh sample of horse dung we can customize our advice to your particular requirements. All we need is a good teaspoon of dung less than 24hrs old. Microscopic examination after dilution of the dung in a salt solution will provide us with a count in eggs per gram. Less than 150 requires dosing . More than 150 would require further testing in 2 to 3 months.
Unfortunately FECs don't tell us if your horse is suffering from tapeworms or lungworm. A blood test is available for tapeworm which may be appropriate depending on circumstance. Lungworm infestation is dependent on grazing with Donkeys.
Natural methods of limiting exposure to worm burdens should be combined with use of anthelmintics (wormers) is best practice.
http://www.wormingyourhorse.info/Home.html
Dentistry
Archway Veterinary Practice provides equine dental services to all our clients to the highest standard, utilizing modern equipment including motorized equipment where required. With our full mouth speculum we can examine your horses mouth in detail. From routine floating of sharp edges and overgrowths to correcting uneven wear e.g. wave mouth and shear mouth. Bit seating to allow your horse to perform to its optimum. Unlike EDTs we can sedate your horse when necessary to facilitate safe and effective dentistry in the more fractious horses or when painful procedures are required such as wolf teeth removal. This service is ideally combined with your annual vaccination although some horses will require more frequent examination.
From Donkeys to top flight performance horses we have veterinary surgeons experienced in the care of your equine. The practice provides a fully mobile service.
We are fully equipped with portable X ray, Ultrasound, endoscopy and dental equipment. For more in depth lameness investigations we also have the use of facilities at Lindale near Grange were we can perform nerve blocks and investigate lameness cases with Digital Radiography giving results within minutes, enabling us to administer appropriate treatment without delay.
We also have stocks at Lindale which can be used for standing surgical cases and more prolonged dentistry cases requiring repeat sedatation.
Vaccinations, Worming, Dentistry, Pre Purchase Examinations, Castration, Breeding
Routine Vaccinations and Health Check
TetanusAn absolute essential! All horses should have cover for Tetanus.
1st dose from 5 months of age. 2nd dose 4 to 6 weeks later, 3rd dose after a further 12 months. Booster vaccines given subsequently every 2 to 3 years. This vaccine is usually given in combination with Equine Flu.
Flu
If your horse competes this is essential or if it regularly mixes with other horses flu vaccination is strongly advised.
1st dose from 5 months of age, 2nd dose 21 to 92 days later, 3rd dose after a further 150 to 215 days, thereafter an annual vaccination is required at 365 days or less.
If competing under FEI rules a vaccination within the previous 6 months is required.
http://www.aht.org.uk/equiflunet/equiflunet_vaccines.html#jockey
Strangles
Regular outbreaks of this distressing condition occur within our area. Cases usually follow the introduction of a new horse to your yard, especially from horse sales where large numbers of horses have mixed together. The only vaccine for protection against Streptococcus equi, the causative bacteria, is once again available after an absence of a few years. It is given into the upper lip of the horse using a very fine needle that is well tolerated. At risk premises should strongly consider use of this vaccine. Telephone the surgery to discuss this with one of our equine vets.
Herpes
Equine Herpes Virus-1 infection causes abortion, respiratory disease and sometimes neonatal mortality in horses. If an infected horse is introduced to a previously unexposed herd, it can lead to abortion and perinatal infection in up to 70% of that herd. Infected animals can develop encephalitis, which can lead to ataxia, paralysis, and death
Equine Herpes Virus-4 infection causes fever, loss of appetite and discharge from the nose. Most infected animals recover in one to three weeks, but can become latent carriers for life.
Vaccination of mares to prevent abortion is given at 5, 7 and 9 months of pregnancy. Routine vaccination to prevent “snotty noses” requires 6 monthly boosters.
Worming
The buzz words with worming are "LESS IS MORE" . Increasing problems with resistance to worming preparations is leading us to rethink our advice on effective parasite control.
The corner stone of good worming practice is the FAECAL EGG COUNT. By regularly checking a fresh sample of horse dung we can customize our advice to your particular requirements. All we need is a good teaspoon of dung less than 24hrs old. Microscopic examination after dilution of the dung in a salt solution will provide us with a count in eggs per gram. Less than 150 requires dosing . More than 150 would require further testing in 2 to 3 months.
Unfortunately FECs don't tell us if your horse is suffering from tapeworms or lungworm. A blood test is available for tapeworm which may be appropriate depending on circumstance. Lungworm infestation is dependent on grazing with Donkeys.
Natural methods of limiting exposure to worm burdens should be combined with use of anthelmintics (wormers) is best practice.
1. Keep your pasture clean with regular dung removal. Particularly important in heavily stocked situations.Mares in foal, mares suckling foals and young foals also require specific treatments.
2. Mixed grazing. Sheep particularly are good at "hoovering" up horse worm eggs and larvae, but cattle are also helpful.
3. Rotational grazing giving pastures time to rest (a luxury few of us can afford!)
4. Avoid over stocking. More than a horse to the acre can increase the chances of your horse grazing close to dung piles.
http://www.wormingyourhorse.info/Home.html
DentistryArchway Veterinary Practice provides equine dental services to all our clients to the highest standard, utilizing modern equipment including motorized equipment where required. With our full mouth speculum we can examine your horses mouth in detail. From routine floating of sharp edges and overgrowths to correcting uneven wear e.g. wave mouth and shear mouth. Bit seating to allow your horse to perform to its optimum. Unlike EDTs we can sedate your horse when necessary to facilitate safe and effective dentistry in the more fractious horses or when painful procedures are required such as wolf teeth removal. This service is ideally combined with your annual vaccination although some horses will require more frequent examination.
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