Elite Equine Veterinarians

🥰🐴FOAL FRIDAY🐴🥰 This flashy colt was extremely happy to be out in the paddock and stretching his legs. After a rough start to life, mum and baby are thriving being back at home We love watching these youngsters grow in confidence as they explore their surroundings. We can’t wait to see him galloping around the cross country course #foals #foalsofinstagram #futurefoalfriday #performamcehorse #foalfriday #eevbreeding

🐴❤️FUTURE FOAL FRIDAY❤️🐴 We were super excited to send off our first embryo this week for the 2024 breeding season. The mare was bred to frozen semen and returned a positive embryo flush🌟 #foals #foalsofinstagram #futurefoalfriday #performamcehorse #foalfriday #eevbreeding

🐴🦷FUN CASE FRIDAY🦷🐴 This gelding presented for a routine dental after the lower right canine (404) was found to be fractured during his pre purchase examination. Radiographs were taken which showed pulp inflammation and periapical disease (tooth root infection). Extraction was recommended based on these findings. The gelding was brought to our clinic and the tooth was removed under standing sedation and a nerve block. The extraction site was then sutured closed. The gelding was started on a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. The owner was instructed to feed wet feeds and to avoid using a bit to allow the surgery site to heal. #eliteequinevets #horses #vetsofinstagram #elite

🐴🌟FUN CASE FRIDAY🌟🐴 This gelding went through multiple fences after getting spooked. After the accident he was 4/5 right hind lame and lifting the leg frequently. He also sustained multiple superficial wounds over his chest. On examination of the right hind, there was a small wooden splinter protruding from the lateral tip of the frog. Although wood is not visible on x-rays, radiographs were performed prior to further investigation to look for air or debris that may indicate the direction of the splinter, however no abnormalities were visible. The frog and sole were carefully pared away around the foreign body to reveal a piece of wood extending into the sole. Once able to be grasped securely, a ~2.5cm wooden splinter was carefully removed. Radiographs with a sterile probe in the wound revealed the tract extended from the tip of the frog towards the pedal bone and deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) insertion. Due to the location and recommendations from surgeons, the gelding was referred for surgical exploration and debridement of the wound tract under general anaesthesia. He recovered well from surgery, and had a treatment plate fitted to the hoof to allow protection and medication of the foot. He is now back home, sound and will have several months off to recover.

🌟🐴FUN CASE FRIDAY🐴🌟 This horse presented to our clinic for a firm swelling on his right cheek. There was no pain on palpation of the mass which was mildly mobile. A sialolith was suspected and confirmed with an x-ray. Sialoliths are a ‘salivary stone’ formed by calcified concretions which gets lodged within the parotid salivary duct. They usually start due to reduced saliva flow or organic material within the duct and continue to grow in size over time. They are an uncommon condition in horses and can be present for years with no apparent adverse clinical signs. Surgical removal was performed via an intra-oral approach and we are pleased to advise the horse has recovered very well. 🌟WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW🌟

🌟🩺FUN CASE FRIDAY🩺🌟 This gelding had a paddock accident which resulted in him going through a fence. He presented with multiple wounds on his limbs as well as a haematoma on his chest. The haematoma was on his left pectoral muscle, approximately 15cm in size, extending along his sternebrae and fluid filled He was sedated, the area was cleaned and local anaesthetic was applied. A horizontal incision was made and a large amount of blood and a fibrinous blood clot was removed. The haematoma was flushed with saline. The haematoma was left open to promote drainage and the horse was placed on a course of antibiotics. We advised the owner to rinse out the pocket with a hose regularly and to keep a rug on the gelding to prevent flies. #eliteequinevets #horses #vetsofinstagram #elite #vetlife #veterinarymedicine #eliteequine

🐴🌟Future Superstar🌟🐴 This ultrasound shows a healthy 45 day embryo. The arrow highlights the heart beating. Her next scan we will be at 90 days where we will hopefully scan to confirm it’s gender 🌟We can’t wait for this superstar to grow up and begin competing🌟 #foals #foalsofinstagram #futurefoalfriday #performamcehorse #foalfriday #eevbreeding

🐴🌟HAPPY FOAL FRIDAY🌟🐴 This little filly was showing off her new moves during her mare and foal check We love watching all the foals come through and figure out how to use their long legs #foals #foalsofinstagram #futurefoalfriday #performamcehorse #foalfriday #eevbreeding