Barwon Equine Hospital

Barwon Equine Hospital Full range of Equine Veterinary Services for Geelong and surrounds Our hospital facilities have been purpose built to cater for all equine patients safely.
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Barwon Equine Hospital provides full veterinary services to Geelong and its surrounding areas (Lara, Little River, Bannockburn, Teesdale, Inverleigh, Winchelsea, Modewarre, Torquay, the Bellarine Peninsula and everywhere in between) Weekly consultations in the Colac, Camperdown, Terang and Cobden areas are also offered. We provide a 24hour a day, 365 day a year hospital and ambulatory emergency se

rvice, for horses of all ages and breeds. We can hospitalise patients for more specialised and intensive procedures, surgery and treatments. Our services include: foal through to geriatric medicine, poor performance and lameness diagnosis, evaluation and treatment, pre purchase examinations, digital radiography (including yearling sales sets), reproductive services (including obstetrics, assessment of poor fertility, preparation of walk-on mares and artificial insemination of mares with chilled or frozen semen), routine surgeries, specialist consultation (by arrangement). Our vets have extensive equine backgrounds and are committed to helping you and your horse achieve their full potential and health. We have committed to staying up to date with the newest treatments and procedures and are in constant contact with various specialists. The clinic is equipped with the newest technology, such as digital radiography, ultrasound and endoscopy, to achieve the highest standard of Veterinary service to our equine patients. We also offer Veterinary Services to other large animals such as cattle (existing clients only).

It's that time of year again! If you have a horse who is being treated with ongoing medication, now is the time to get i...
11/12/2024

It's that time of year again! If you have a horse who is being treated with ongoing medication, now is the time to get in contact and make sure you are stocked up before our wholesalers close over Christmas and New Year. To avoid disappointment, please call (03) 52 488 899 and make sure your item is in stock before picking up.

Wanting to rule out Stomach Ulcers in your horse? Let us help you find a diagnosis and treatment at our Final Gastroscop...
05/12/2024

Wanting to rule out Stomach Ulcers in your horse? Let us help you find a diagnosis and treatment at our Final Gastroscope Day of the year.

Horses need to be fasted overnight, so if you can't achieve this at home we are able to fast your horse overnight in the clinic.

Places are limited so give the clinic a call to book your spot.

31/10/2024
With the green grass coming in we are seeing more and more ponies suffering from laminitis/founder. We are here to discu...
13/10/2024

With the green grass coming in we are seeing more and more ponies suffering from laminitis/founder.
We are here to discuss any laminitis concerns you may have!
We provide
~ Tailored pain management for acute laminitis/founder episodes
~ Diet analysis
~ Hoof radiographs
~ Diagnosis of laminitis associated conditions such as PPID/Equine Cushings, Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin resistance"

Do you know how beneficial hoof x-rays can be?Take advantage of our in clinic Spring Special on Hoof X-rays. Call the cl...
10/10/2024

Do you know how beneficial hoof x-rays can be?
Take advantage of our in clinic Spring Special on Hoof X-rays.
Call the clinic on 52 488 899 to book in.

While stocks last get a bonus 20% of 4Cyte for Free!That's 300ml for just $129.99 Call into the clinic and pick yours up...
04/10/2024

While stocks last get a bonus 20% of 4Cyte for Free!
That's 300ml for just $129.99
Call into the clinic and pick yours up today.

27/09/2024

Please note that the clinic is closed today for the Grand Final Public Holiday. A vet is available, for emergencies only, on the after hours phone 0418 520 533.

Barwon Equine Hospital Gastroscope Day!Wanting to rule in or out Stomach Ulcers in your horse? Let us help you find a di...
19/09/2024

Barwon Equine Hospital Gastroscope Day!

Wanting to rule in or out Stomach Ulcers in your horse? Let us help you find a diagnosis and treatment at our Gastroscope Day!

If fasting your horse overnight is a worry, never fear, you can leave them with us overnight in one of our lovely stables so they will be fasted and ready for scoping in the morning.

Places are limited so book in now before spots run out!

Location: BEH Clinic @ 8-12 Cooney Street, Moolap

01/09/2024

The power is currently out at the clinic so please call the mobile number on 0418 520 533 if you need to contact us.
We will let you know once we have the power back on!
In the mean time we don't have access to the computers.
Please stay safe in this awful weather!

The Paralympics are upon us! Lets get ready to cheer on our Australian Paralympic Equestrian Team in Paris!!All of the a...
29/08/2024

The Paralympics are upon us! Lets get ready to cheer on our Australian Paralympic Equestrian Team in Paris!!

All of the action is available on 9 Now or Stan Sport live and on demand.

Equestrian Life (https://www.equestrianlife.com.au/) have put together some articles introducing our fabulous Paralympic Team that are certainly worth a read.

Image from Equestrian Australia page.

Happy Birthday to all our horses! We hope all our clients are taking time to appreciate the bond they have with their ho...
01/08/2024

Happy Birthday to all our horses! We hope all our clients are taking time to appreciate the bond they have with their horses today. Please feel free to share any special stories you have about your horse in the comments section below...

Let's get ready to watch our Australian Equestrian Team in action in Paris!!Equestrian Schedule (All times AEST)Saturday...
24/07/2024

Let's get ready to watch our Australian Equestrian Team in action in Paris!!
Equestrian Schedule (All times AEST)
Saturday, 27 July
5:30pm – Eventing Team & Individual Dressage
Sunday, 28 July
6:30pm – Eventing Team & Individual Cross Country
Monday, 29 July
7:00pm – Eventing Individual Jumping Qualifier
– Eventing Team Jumping Final
– Eventing Individual Jumping Final
Tuesday, 30 July
7:00pm – Dressage Team & Individual Grand Prix Day 1
Wednesday, 31 July
6:00pm – Dressage Team & Individual Grand Prix Day 2
Thursday, 1 August
7:00pm – Jumping Team Qualifier
Friday, 2 August
10:00pm – Jumping Team Final
Saturday, 3 August
6:00pm – Dressage Team Grand Prix Special
Sunday, 4 August
6:00pm – Dressage Individual Grand Prix Freestyle
Monday, 5 August
10:00pm – Jumping Individual Qualifier
Tuesday, 6 August
6:00pm – Jumping Individual Final
Screening on the Nine Network for free. Streaming available on 9Now. Stan Sport is the other place you can watch live and add free.
Photo Credit: Libby Law Photography

We all know older horses can seem to feel their arthritis more in these colder months. Now is a good time to consider wh...
17/07/2024

We all know older horses can seem to feel their arthritis more in these colder months. Now is a good time to consider whether your joint management regime is still working. From previcox to pentosan, there are many options out there. Please call to speak to one of our vets if you would like your horse's joints and gait assessed or want to discuss appropriate therapeutic options for them. (03) 52 488 899 Monday to Friday 8am-5pm.

Don't forget to vaccinate your pregnant mare one month before her expected foaling date! In order for your foal to recei...
15/07/2024

Don't forget to vaccinate your pregnant mare one month before her expected foaling date! In order for your foal to receive antibodies in the colostrum, your mare needs to have her 2 in 1 booster.

Moody mares. Is your mare displaying abnormal behaviour? For instance, does she seem to be constantly in season, showing...
11/07/2024

Moody mares.
Is your mare displaying abnormal behaviour? For instance, does she seem to be constantly in season, showing masculine traits, intermittently unsettled under saddle, colicky around the time of ovulation etc. While hormonal problems can show clinical signs that overlap with other conditions, it may be worth considering having your mare's reproductive tract scanned to rule out ovarian abnormalities like a granulosa call tumour. Other alternatives include performing an AMH blood test or trialling a progesterone based product. Call to speak with one of our vets, if your mare is giving you cause for concern, on (03) 52 488 899 during business hours.

09/07/2024

If you were thinking of booking a dental examination with Dr. Alice - don't delay! We have extended our introductory pricing until the horse's birthday on the 1st August 2024.

13/06/2024

EMS POST PART 2:

How do we manage EMS?
Restrict grazing by placing horse in a small paddock that has little or no grass growing on it, along with a companion, or eliminate grazing altogether if ID is severe. Do not feed grain or treats. For weight loss, feed grass hay with low NSC content in amounts equivalent to 1.5% (in dry matter) of current body weight on an as-fed basis daily. Hay should be selected because it has low NSC content and/or because it induces a low peak insulin concentration after feeding. Reassess body weight every 30 days using a weight scale or weight tape and gradually lower to a minimum of 1.2% (in dry matter) of body weight as-fed if weight loss resistant. Avoid stress as much as possible. Select hay with NSC content < 10% as-fed if available. Soak hay in cold water for at least 60 minutes before feeding to lower the water-soluble carbohydrate content. Incorporate slow feeder or divide forage into frequent, small meals so that prolonged fasting is avoided. Provide a mineral/vitamin/protein ration balancer. Care should be taken to select a ration balancer with low sugar content.

Exercise is recommended unless laminitis is present. All levels of exercise are likely to be beneficial for accelerating weight loss in obese animals and improving insulin sensitivity.

Stress should be avoided, and the affected horse should ideally be housed in a small bare paddock with a companion, instead of being confined to a stall (once laminitis has been addressed). Stereotypic behavior can be limited through the use of slow feeders. Turnout on pasture is strongly discouraged until the problems of obesity and ID are successfully addressed.

How do we treat EMS?
High-dose levothyroxine. For cases with weight loss resistance (no documented response after a minimum of 30 days on weight loss diet, with or without exercise) or for accelerated management of obesity in acute laminitis cases.

Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors (canagliflozin and ertugliflozin). Drugs in this group act by inhibiting the reuptake of glucose from the glomerular filtrate, with more glucose lost in the urine as a result. Blood glucose concentrations decrease in response to treatment, and the amount of insulin needed to maintain euglycemia decreases proportionally. Lipid mobilization is stimulated in many horses treated with SGLT2 inhibitors, and hypertriglyceridemia might develop as a consequence. Thus, horses with marked hypertriglyceridemia should not be treated with these drugs. The outcomes and health consequences of long-term treatment with SGLT2 inhibitors have not yet been evaluated in horses so these drugs should only be used in the short term (three months) until more research has been performed.

Metformin hydrochloride. For animals with persistent hyperinsulinemia, even after management changes have been followed. The drug is only effective in a small percentage of horses and may lose efficacy over time.

Nutritional supplements including chromium, resveratrol and magnesium are commonly recommended for the management of ID. While it is important that horses receive the recommended daily amounts of magnesium and chromium, the effect of larger amounts of these minerals on insulin sensitivity is not well understood.

We hope you've enjoyed this series on EMS! Please feel free to contact us at the clinic if you have any questions about EMS. And we look forward to bringing more posts to you soon!

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If you were thinking of booking a dental examination with Dr. Alice - don't delay! We have extended our introductory pricing until the horse's birthday on the 1st August 2024.

EMS POST PART 2: How do we manage EMS? Restrict grazing by placing horse in a small paddock that has little or no grass growing on it, along with a companion, or eliminate grazing altogether if ID is severe. Do not feed grain or treats. For weight loss, feed grass hay with low NSC content in amounts equivalent to 1.5% (in dry matter) of current body weight on an as-fed basis daily. Hay should be selected because it has low NSC content and/or because it induces a low peak insulin concentration after feeding. Reassess body weight every 30 days using a weight scale or weight tape and gradually lower to a minimum of 1.2% (in dry matter) of body weight as-fed if weight loss resistant. Avoid stress as much as possible. Select hay with NSC content < 10% as-fed if available. Soak hay in cold water for at least 60 minutes before feeding to lower the water-soluble carbohydrate content. Incorporate slow feeder or divide forage into frequent, small meals so that prolonged fasting is avoided. Provide a mineral/vitamin/protein ration balancer. Care should be taken to select a ration balancer with low sugar content. Exercise is recommended unless laminitis is present. All levels of exercise are likely to be beneficial for accelerating weight loss in obese animals and improving insulin sensitivity. Stress should be avoided, and the affected horse should ideally be housed in a small bare paddock with a companion, instead of being confined to a stall (once laminitis has been addressed). Stereotypic behavior can be limited through the use of slow feeders. Turnout on pasture is strongly discouraged until the problems of obesity and ID are successfully addressed. How do we treat EMS? High-dose levothyroxine. For cases with weight loss resistance (no documented response after a minimum of 30 days on weight loss diet, with or without exercise) or for accelerated management of obesity in acute laminitis cases. Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors (canagliflozin and er

What is EMS? Equine Metabolic Syndrome is a collection of risk factors highly associated with an increased risk of laminitis. Insulin dysregulation is a consistent feature of EMS and generalised or regional adiposity is common. Horses can have EMS and PPID (Cushings Disease). EMS is due to an interaction between genetic and environmental factors. The risk of laminitis is ultimately dependent on the cumulative effects of these influences. There are high-genetic risk animals that develop EMS with only mild environmental influences and other horses with lower genetic risk that develop EMS through exposure to improper environments (particularly diets that are high in non-structural carbohydrates [NSC]). It might therefore be assumed that any horse can develop EMS if exposed to sufficient inciting factors: improper management, exposure to environmental factors, or epigenetic influences on gene expression. What is insulin dysregulation? Insulin dysregulation is defined as any combination of basal (resting) hyperinsulinemia, postprandial hyperinsulinemia (response to oral sugar test [OST] or consumed feeds), or tissue insulin resistance (IR; hepatic and/or peripheral). Insulin dysregulation is the central endocrine disorder of EMS and is typically associated with increased generalized or regional adiposity (obese EMS) but can be detected in lean horses (non-obese EMS). It can exist in the absence of EMS in association with conditions such as PPID and also transiently with systemic illness, stress, pregnancy, and starvation. The severity of ID varies among affected animals, and there exists a subset of markedly hyperinsulinemic horses and ponies that are more challenging to manage and often require medical treatment. How do we test for EMS? Diagnosis of EMS involves assessing insulin levels. A fasting basal insulin level can be assessed, this is often convenient as it involves a single blood test. However, it has poor sensitivity and specificity – a negative is not nece

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Barwon Equine Hospital provides full veterinary services to Geelong and its surrounding areas (Lara, Little River, Bannockburn, Teesdale, Inverleigh, Winchelsea, Modewarre, Torquay, the Bellarine Peninsula and everywhere in between). Weekly consultations in the Colac, Camperdown, Terang and Cobden areas are also offered. We provide a 24hour a day, 365 day a year hospital and ambulatory emergency service, for horses of all ages and breeds. Our hospital facilities have been purpose built to cater for all equine patients safely. We can hospitalise patients for more specialised and intensive procedures, surgery and treatments. Our services include: neonatal to geriatric medicine, poor performance and lameness diagnosis, evaluation and treatment, pre-purchase examinations, digital radiography (including yearling sales sets), reproductive services (including obstetrics, assessment of poor fertility, preparation of walk-on mares and artificial insemination of mares with chilled or frozen semen), routine surgeries, specialist consultation (by arrangement). Our vets have extensive equine backgrounds and are committed to helping you and your horse achieve their full potential and health. We have committed to staying up to date with the newest treatments and procedures and are in constant contact with various specialists. The clinic is equipped with the newest technology, such as digital radiography, ultrasound and endoscopy, to achieve the highest standard of Veterinary service to our equine patients. We also offer Veterinary Services to other large animals such as cattle.

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