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HorsemedSA Hills Equine Veterinary Clinic

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HorsemedSA Hills Equine Veterinary Clinic A complete Equine Veterinary Practice. An exceptional team of veterinarians, providing comprehensiv
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13/02/2025

Dr Kyra got a little more than she bargained for with this interesting dental case!

This lovely patient was found to have a significant slant mouth with lots of sharp enamel points and cheek ulceration. There were also three retained deciduous incisors (or “baby teeth”).

At a follow up appointment at the clinic, Dr Kyra was able to take a pre-extraction radiograph, before removing the extra teeth. Incisor removal can be a tricky job, we’re lucky to have skilled dental vets who can perform the accurate nerve blocks and extractions with minimal complications. Those permanent incisors will be a lot happier now!

Give us a call on 08 8391 9400 if you need to discuss routine or more complex dental care for your horse.

11/02/2025

The breeding season may be coming to an end but the pregnancies keep coming!

Dr Jacqui was excited to see these twins in a tricky mare. Careful examination will note that these are asynchronous twins, with the embryos being a couple of millimeters different in size. Dr Ruth did an ovulation check on this mare and was able to flag the possibility of this happening, meaning it was no surprise at 14 days!

Our vets are experienced with twin reduction and Dr Jacqui was able to remove the smaller of the two pregnancies, leaving a healthy embryo (usually the cutest one with all the “bling” of course 😆).

Don’t forget we have a very high repro caseload and will continue to work with subfertile or late foaling mare’s through the end of summer to achieve as many pregnancies as possible. Our experienced repro vets can guide you through options for your mare and work with you to form an individual plan. Call us on 08 8391 9400 to discuss further!

06/02/2025

We’re always on the move! If you would like to take advantage of our reduced travel fee runs, we cover a large area between ourselves and Morphettville Equine Clinic.

Save this handy graphic for reference to areas and which clinic travels where and when!

Note - we service several of these areas on any day/time which is convenient to our clients, this represents our reduced travel routes. If you have any questions feel free to contact us!

04/02/2025

Ouch! Injuries near eyes are always very concerning, particularly when they look as nasty as this one.

This beautiful fellow, seen by Dr Charlotte, sustained a traumatic puncture wound just above the left eye, with associated visual deficits and severe discomfort and swelling. There was also a nasty corneal ulcer on the left eye.

After a thorough assessment, including radiographs, and a few nights stay in hospital, he was discharged on further treatment to recover at home. We’re pleased to say Dr Charlotte saw him for a revisit and his owners provided further updates - all of which were positive. He has now returned to his usual happy self and has normal vision back in that eye!

Puncture wounds are often the nastiest wounds, and require a thorough assessment and treatment to ensure they heal without trapping infection and causing ongoing complications. If in doubt we recommend an assessment by an equine veterinarian.

29/01/2025

These pictures should really “hook” your interest!

Check out this recent dental done by Dr Kyra. Our wonderful client recently rescued this horse from a difficult situation and as such there was no dental history - we’re guessing it’s a long time since these teeth had any attention!

A huge hook has developed on both 106 and 206 (the first upper cheek teeth), digging into the gums below causing deep ulceration (circled on the images). This poor horse would have been in so much pain when eating!

When confronted with a case like this, it’s very important to do a thorough assessment before starting any correction work. Dr Kyra found both of these teeth had a pulp chamber extending into the hooks. This is very important to note, as reducing the hooks in their entirety would then open up the sensitive pulp and nerves to infection and potential lead to tooth root infection. Therefore the hooks were reduced about 50%, rounded off to make them comfortable, and Dr Kyra will be back to completely correct them once the pulp recedes naturally!

We are passionate about equine dentistry here in the Hills, and approaching each case holistically knowing we can also address any other issues your horse may have with our experienced team. Contact us on 08 8391 9400 if you want to book a dental and don’t forget our discounts for dental parties!

27/01/2025

Horses 🤦‍♀️ you can wrap them up in cotton wool and still they manage these injuries!

These progress shots show a wound Dr Charlotte recently repaired. These point of the shoulder skin flaps are common and often difficult to heal, given the high degree of motion and close proximity of muscles and bones.

Dr Charlotte was able to use a tension reliving technique to preserve as much of the skin flap as possible, leaving a drainage area for the inevitable fluid build up. At the time of a suture removal, only a small healthy area of granulation tissue remains - a fantastic result!

Don’t forget we are available for emergencies 24/7 - just call us on 08 8391 9400 to arrange a visit!

23/01/2025

A cute photo of what we really do want! And a not so cute photo of what we really don’t want 😖

A summer rolls on, we love visiting all the foals from last year’s breedings and making sure both mum and bub are happy and healthy.

If you have a pregnant mare it’s always very important to be aware of any red flags during the pregnancy. One of these is discharge from the v***a, as shown in this photo.

This pregnant mare, assessed by Dr Jacqui, was noted to have a discharge from the v***a. Generally any v***al discharge in a pregnant mare should be considered abnormal, although there are lots of possible causes. We generally recommend a physical exam and ultrasound, and often a vaginal exam, and blood or bacterial testing.

Infection of the placenta, which is a common cause of v***al discharge in a pregnant mare, must be taken seriously and usually requires ongoing treatment to ensure successful delivery of a healthy foal and minimal complications for the mare.

Don’t forget to contact us if you have any concerns about your mare or breeding program. Our experienced staff and vets are happy to help!

13/01/2025

We know our clients appreciate that equine dentistry isn’t just rasping off the sharp points. However it takes a trained eye to pick up some abnormalities and identify the cause.

Check out this picture of one of Dr Kyra’s recent cases. The blue lines indicate the slant of the cheek teeth, clearly showing the left side of the mouth is more angled creating a shear mouth.

In this case, the underlying cause of the condition is a natural asymmetry in the hard palate (roof of the mouth) which can also be seen in the image.

Whilst it’s not possible to correct the underlying cause, Dr Kyra was able to address the angulation of the teeth, reducing the likelihood of developing fractures, painful gum disease and decay. Giving this patient the best possible chance of health teeth in the future!

Don’t forget we have several vets with a specialist interest and additional training in equine dentistry. We also offer great discounts for our popular “dental parties”! Call us on 08 8391 9400 or send us a message if you would like to make a booking.

08/01/2025

Have you heard of dynamic endoscopy? A dynamic endoscope is a tiny camera attached to a battery pack, which can sit in a horse’s nose and record images whilst the horse is exercising. We particularly love our model which transmits images in real time via a SIM card to the examining vet who can then adjust the image to ensure the best diagnostic picture is attained!

This lovely horse did a wonderful job of modeling the technology last year!

We’re very excited to have this technology available to SA horse owners - it has really provided the next step in diagnosis of dynamic upper respiratory conditions. Unfortunately lots of pathologies in the upper respiratory tract are not evident on resting scopes and we need to look at the airway while the horse is exercising. Very handy!

Cases we’ve seen in the last few weeks include a dressage horse making noise only during canter in work, and two racehorses with performance limiting conditions - one with collapsing aryepiglottic folds and one with a displacing soft palate. Both treatable diseases ensuring these horses an ongoing career and a brighter future off the track as as sports horses.

If you want to talk to our experienced vets regarding our dynamic endoscope, contact us on 08 8391 9400 to discuss.

06/01/2025

Exciting news from our Morphettville Equine Clinic! We get calls from this area regularly and we’re excited to be able to offer an option again.

On Wednesday Dr Bridgette heads up to see our clients in the Northern suburbs and Northern Hills.
We're so thrilled to be back offering this service after a short break - we're sure many of our clients will remember Dr Andrew heading in this direction regularly in the not-so-distant past!

Dr Bridgette will be available for all routine appointments including in field radiographs (X-rays), ultrasounds, blood testing, dentistry etc. If you need portable equipment we probably have it! And loyal clients of Dr Andrew's can rest assured Bridgette will be working closely with Andrew on any ongoing cases to ensure a smooth continuity of care.

We are almost fully booked for this Wednesday (8th) but we can fit a couple more appointments depending on location, plus plenty of availability in the weeks to come.

Call us on 08 8294 8900 or send us a message to make a booking!

01/01/2025

A new year is always a great time to introduce an invaluable team member!

Frequent visitors will have met our favorite fishy friend George - he’s especially popular with our junior clients! George oversees the office and is our go to for any tricky paperwork issues.

He even does tricks for food and loves to rest on his lead hammock!

Next time you’re in the office in the Hills be sure to say hello to George.

23/12/2024

It’s time to wish all our wonderful clients and patients a safe and happy festive period!

Please find below our festive season hours, we will be open for emergencies only on public holidays, but otherwise normal hours apply.

And because we understand horses don’t always follow the calendar, we always have a vet on call for emergencies!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

20/12/2024

🎄 🎅🏼 12 Days Of Elfmas 🦌🤶🏽🎄

Twas the weekend before Christmas, behind the clinic the sun set,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a vet;
The floor was scrubbed in the clinic with care,
In hopes that on Monday it would still be there.
The broodmares were nestled all snug with their hay,
While they dreamed of their foals that would drop any day.
Dr Charlotte and Minty looked over them all,
Having just finished preparing for the weekend on-call,
When out from the phone arose such a ring!
Minty leapt from the car like a coiled up spring.
Charlotte answered the phone, their brain kicked into gear:
“This is Horsemed hills emergency, Charlotte here”
But the phone line was silent, no voices at all!
While minty ran off to peek into a stall.
And there in the corner, what should he see,
But two naughty elves prank calling, giggling with glee!

With 5 days to go, don’t forget we always have a vet on call for those tricky emergency situations.

Don’t forget to like your favorite photo so we can decide which staff member gets an elfy prize!

19/12/2024

🎄🎅🏼 12 Days Of Elfmas 🦌🤶🏽

The countdown is reaching the pointy end with only 6 days to go until Christmas 🎄

Here at HorsemedSA we are big believers in continuing education and up-skilling our team, the Elves are no exception! From updated pharmacology, to blood drawing and the latest equipment, the Elves got put through their paces.

Don’t forget to like your favorite photo so we can decide which staff member gets an elfy prize!

18/12/2024

🎄🎅🏼 12 Days Of Elfmas 🦌🤶🏽

Only 6 days to go until Christmas 🎄 Having successfully recovered from their busy first half of the week, the Elves are back in the clinic and more helpful than ever 🤦‍♀️

Don’t forget to like your favorite photo so we can decide which staff member gets an elfy prize!

17/12/2024

🎄🎅🏼 12 Days Of Elfmas 🦌🤶🏽

Only 7 days to go until Christmas 🎄 With the elves working hard yesterday helping the team out, they’ve decided to use hump day to refuel and recover!

Don’t forget to like your favorite photo so we can decide which staff member gets an elfy prize!

16/12/2024

🎄🎅🏼 12 Days Of Elfmas 🦌🤶🏽

With only 8 days to go until Christmas, our staff are so busy that the elf’s help was enlisted for some procedures. You decide whether or not permanent positions should be offered….

Don’t forget to like your favorite photo so we can decide which staff member gets an elfy prize!

Address

43 Old Mount Barker Road
Echunga, SA
5153

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61883919400

Website

http://www.horsemedsa.com/

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Videos

Dr Kyra recently saw this absolutely adorable foal (we’re all in love 😍) whilst attending the mare for retained foetal membranes. This common problem can be extremely serious, and sometimes fatal, for the mare. It’s extremely important to contact your vet if your mare hasn’t passed an intact placenta within 3 hours of foaling. There are a few different ways the placenta can be removed. Dr Kyra demonstrates the method she chose for this case, and if you check back to the comments section you can see the results! Side note - we think Dr Kyra could have a career as a TV vet 😆 a huge thank you to our fantastic client who not only was happy to share this all, but also was clever enough to suggest filming the process (we usually remember afterwards!). #horsemedsa #horsemedhills #horsevet #equinevet #equinerepro #horsebreeding #retainedplacenta #adelaidehills #southaustralia #adelaidehorses