Hume Equine Veterinary Clinic

13/06/2024

As temperatures drop it's time to pay extra attention to your horses and monitor their behavior more closely. Hoof abscesses,…

02/06/2024

***Graphic Image Warning***

Recently we were presented with a valuable broodmare who suffered a severe paddock injury to an already compromised leg, leaving her fetlock joint entirely open.
The mare underwent surgery with one of our visiting specialist equine surgeons Dr Hadley Willsallen. The extensive surgery involved flushing the open joint of debris and contamination, the joint capsule was then stitched back together, antibiotics were administered into the joint, diseased scar tissue was removed and the skin was closed. She then had the leg placed in a cast for 6 weeks to prevent movement and allow the wound and joint capsule to heal.
Following surgery the mare stayed at HEVC for a short period to allow IVRP. This involves placing a tourniquet on the leg and administering antibiotics into the main vessel of the lower leg, this allows direct administration of a high concentration of antibiotics.

We removed the cast last week and we are very happy to report the mare is moving comfortably and she has maintained her pregnancy!
A great example of the team work available at HEVC.

28/05/2024

This weekend was spent at Albury Wodonga Equestrian Centre, where we were invited to provide the veterinary support for the Albury Horse Trials.
Well done to the committee and competitors for putting on a great weekend! It was nice to see some familiar faces outside of the clinic enjoying their sport.

01/05/2024

🐎 May Special 🐎
We are offering a 10% discount on 4cyte Epiitalis Forte for the month of May only!
Contact the clinic on (02)6040 2397.
Get in quick!

17/04/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances the clinic will be closed Friday the 19th of April from midday.
Please plan accordingly, if you have a genuine emergency, please contact Corowa Veterinary Clinic on (02) 6033 1803.
We will be back on deck Monday the 22nd from 8am. Thank you for your understanding 😊🐎

28/03/2024

Gastroscoping day! 🐎

We will be holding a gastroscoping day on the 9th of April in conjunction with Alex from Randlab, offering discounted gastroscopes.

If you are suspicious your horse may have stomach ulcers this is the only way to find out! Recommended for
* Poor doers
* Girthy horses
* Picky eaters
* Abnormal behaviour.
* Poor performance

Bookings are essential as there are limited spaces available. Please call the clinic to secure your spot or be added to our waiting list on (02) 6040 2397.

Please note fasting is required for this procedure - 12 hours for food and 4-5 hours for water. We have limited overnight stables available to book.

24/03/2024

🦷 Dental month 🦷
For the month of April we are offering a 10% discount on dentals! Our new dental equipment arrived this week which will allow more efficient and thorough dental procedures.
If you have noticed your horse losing weight, dropping or quidding feed, or that they are simply due for their annual dental, give the clinic a call on (02) 6040 2397 to make your booking!

Equine veterinary clinic based in Albury, offering ambulatory and hospital based care.

01/03/2024

Cushings disease!

Cushings or PPID (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction) is a commonly encountered condition, particularly in horses older than 15yo. However, it has been diagnosed much younger.

Clinical signs of Cushings include:
* Laminitis
* Lethargy
* Abnormal fat deposition (cresty neck, fat pockets)
* Increased drinking and urination
* Delayed shedding of winter coat
* Long coat

The best time of year to test horses for
Cushings is Autumn, and involves a simple blood test sent to an external laboratory.

If your horse returns a positive reading, it is recommended they are started on pergolide (prascend), a daily tablet to stabilise the overactive pituitary gland, therefore improving clinical signs. The dosage of the drug can be altered depending on the horses response and repeat test results, however it is a long term medication.

09/02/2024

Some of our recent additions at Hume Equine! ⭐️ Installed today, thanks to Stevie Mae Designs and Signarama Albury/Wodonga

30/01/2024

Gastroscoping day!

We will be holding a gastroscoping day on the 14th of February in conjunction with Alex from Randlab, offering discounted gastroscopes.

If you are suspicious your horse may have stomach ulcers this is the only way to find out! Recommended for poor doers, girthy horses, picky eaters and abnormal behaviour.

Bookings are essential as there are limited spaces available. Please call the clinic to secure your spot or be added to our waiting list on (02) 6040 2397.

Please note fasting is required for this procedure - 12 hours for food and 4-5 hours for water. We do have limited overnight stables available to book.

29/01/2024

The winner of our recent competition is Samantha Bailey who (along with Pam Haysom) correctly identified a fracture (of the lateral malleolus) in a hock.
This was diagnosed in a 3yo TB who was found with a very effused hock following one of our recent storms. The fragment was removed here at HEVC by one of our visiting specialists via an arthrotomy. The gelding is expected to make a full recovery!

21/01/2024

A CHANCE TO WIN! 🐎

Go into the draw to win a Hume Equine Veterinary Clinic hat and a pradectin all wormer.

How to enter
- Name the joint (both X-rays are from the same horse, and the same joint.
- Identify the problem.
- Tag 3 friends!
- Like our page.

Drawn Monday the 29th! Prize to be picked up from the clinic

05/01/2024

We’ve had a few enquiries lately about joint supplements. There are a lot of different options on the market, all with various claims and active ingredients. However, of those we have seen used, we would recommend 4CYTE Epiitalis Forte, a scientifically proven supplement for protecting, maintaining and promoting healthy joints.

If you’re hoping for a superstar performer, it’s essential that you take steps to prevent joint trauma and inflammation or, if osteoarthritis is already present, treat it early to maintain your horse’s comfort and slow the progression of the disease. This aids to increase the longevity of your athlete and their performance career.

Some facts about Equine osteoarthritis (OA):
🐴 OA is the most common cause of lameness in horses, responsible for approximately 60% of lameness cases.
🐴 OA contributes to massive economic losses as well as horse attrition.
🐴 OA is not an old horse disease! It commonly occurs in young, active performance horses.

4CYTE Epiitalis Forte is available over the counter, and better yet, it does not swab!

For more info, follow this link
https://au.4cyte.global/horses

29/12/2023

We recently saw a TB yearling who had a painful eye, he was proving difficult to treat at home with topical eye cream and his eye was getting worse. The owner brought him into the clinic to be examined, after sedating him and performing a nerve block we were able to stain the eye and see that a large ulcer had developed secondary to trauma. This ulcer had not previously stained and shows how quickly eyes can change and deteriorate.
A subpalpebral lavage system was placed to allow direct administration of eye medications without the need for going near the eye. We used a combination of antibiotics, anti-fungal, serum and atropine to dilate the pupil, as well as pain relief. 3 weeks later the eye looks fantastic and he is on his way home, off all treatments.

21/12/2023

Christmas came early with that sweet, sweet sound at 3:30am when our 24 hour old patient, finally latches on and nurses 🙌🏼
Makes those long nights worth it!

16/12/2023

Angular limb deformities (ALD) are a common finding in foals. The foal can be toe in (varus) or turned out (valgus), this can originate from the carpus (knee), hocks or fetlocks. This is often referred to as pigeon toed or knocked knees.
The severity of the ALD and the age of the foal dictates whether a corrective farrier alone or in combination with periosteal elevation or a transphyseal screw is required.
Periosteal elevation commonly known as strips are performed under general anaesthetic. It involves incising the periosteum, a sheath around the bone, and elevating it on the concave or short side of the bone. This releases the periosteum and stimulates increased blood flow thereby speeding up growth on the short side, straightening the leg.

It’s important to address ADL’s early, as the foal ages the growth plates close and our options to correct ALD’s reduce. Surgery will sometimes be recommended in young foals.

The photo below shows a 4 week old foal which had periosteal elevation of the knee and fetlock, it also had a lateral extension fitted by a local farrier.
This is a relatively common day procedure we offer at the clinic.

17/11/2023

A successful first gastroscoping day at Hume Equine with Alex from Randlab. We will be holding another in late January/early February, give the clinic a call to register your interest or for further information! 🐎

02/11/2023

We now have in house bloods!

We have recently installed blood machines that allow quick turn around times. This is crucial for patients and allows us to investigate and make important decisions on cases we are treating. This is especially helpful for patients who present after the courier has left or on weekends. Not only can it be used for unwell patients but on performance horses who owners and trainers may want bloods on prior to competition or racing.

The results give an overall profile showing changes in inflammatory markers (white blood cells and blood proteins), muscle enzymes, liver and kidney markers and electrolyte abnormalities. We are also able to run serum amyloid A (SAA) in house, a very sensitive marker of inflammation, this can be added onto the profile on run alone.

Routine bloods need to be dropped off between 8:30am and 3:30pm to allow same day results. Please contact the clinic or call in to pick up new blood vials, these are slightly different to our previously used vials.

Equine veterinary clinic based in Albury, offering ambulatory and hospital based care.

15/10/2023

Over the last few weeks we have had both visiting specialists Dr Tom Russell and Dr Hadley Willsallen undertaking surgeries at the clinic. These ranged from airway surgeries for dorsal displacement of the soft palate, left laryngeal hemiplegia (roarer); orthopaedic surgeries including hock, stifle and fetlock arthroscopies and much more!

Below is a photo of Dr Tom Russell undertaking stifle arthroscopy.

05/10/2023

Gastroscoping day at Hume equine!

We will be holding a gastroscoping day at our clinic in mid November in conjunction with Alex from randlab.

If you are suspicious your horse may have stomach ulcers this is the only way to find out! Recommended for poor doers, girthy horses or picky eaters.

Bookings are essential as there are limited spaces available. Please call the clinic to secure your spot on (02) 6040 2397

Please note fasting is required for this procedure - 12 hours for food and 4-5 hours for water. We do have limited overnight stables available to book.

29/09/2023

Recently we were called to a horse showing signs of colic with profuse diarrhoea 24 hours after a long journey on transport.
On examination the young race filly was incredibly dehydrated (PCV of 72 - one of the worst Megan has seen), showed signs of becoming toxic and had a temperature close to 40.
On examination she was deemed too critical for the float journey to the clinic so Megan and her owner spent the evening stabilising her with IV fluids, glucose and a blood expander. Against the odds she survived the night and made it into the clinic the following morning to continue intensive treatment. During her stay with us she received a total of 155 litres of IV fluids, as well as additional oral and IV electrolytes, 3 faecal microbiota transfers which assist in repopulating the gut with healthy bacteria, along with treatment to fight endotoxaemia (resulting from toxins absorbed from the damaged gut) and gut support medication to prevent ulcers and absorb toxins.
She was closely monitored and after 7 days of treatment she was discharged to be cared for at home.
We are happy to report she is doing well and gaining weight by the day!

24/09/2023

A slightly delayed birthday present for Megan, with her mare foaling this week! A long awaited Raging Bull c**t, stable name Marty, with a bit of bling for the sale ring in 18 months!

Rhiannon Park
Northern Rivers Equine Veterinary Clinic & Llowalong Farms

17/09/2023

Post foaling complications 🐴

Retained placenta is a very common but serious occurrence. A placenta is considered retained if the mare does not pass it within 6 hours of foaling.
It is important to ensure the entire placenta is cleared - from the body right down to the tip of each horn. Even small tags left within the uterus can lead to serious problems for the mare including infection, toxaemia and laminitis. This may present as the mare being dull, depressed, off feed, reluctant to move, foot sore and digital pulses.

It’s important not to pull on the placenta and instead to contact your veterinarian to treat your mare should she retain her placenta.

10/09/2023

As the weather starts to warm up, before the flies appear, it’s a good time to get your c**t gelded! Especially with fillies and mares starting to cycle coming into spring.
Contact Megan 0458512627 or the clinic (02) 6040 2397 to arrange booking yours in!

Equine veterinary clinic based in Albury, offering ambulatory and hospital based care.

06/09/2023

We had the pleasure of a post foaling check on this TB foal recently.
One of the most important tests for newborn foals involves running an IgG. This test ensures the foal has received adequate transfer of immunity from the mares colostrum. Unless there are concerns, this is routinely run at 24 hours old.

A foal is only able to absorb immunoglobulins (immunity) from colostrum in the first 24 hours of life. The bulk of this occurs in the first 6-12 hours and declines to zero at 24 hours.
If a foal is slow to nurse, the mare has poor quality colostrum or she runs milk prior to foaling, there is a good chance the foal will not have received enough colostrum. This puts the foal at high risk of sepsis (infection), which can be fatal.

If an IgG test returns a low reading, it is recommended that the foal receives plasma for the best chance of survival.

03/09/2023

Get to know the owner of Hume Equine Veterinary Clinic - Megan Thomas.
Originally from NZ, I grew up in Deniliquin, NSW and then went onto study veterinary science at CSU in Wagga Wagga. After completing my degree I spent two years working in mixed practice in Katherine, NT. I then relocated to Kyabram, Victoria to work in an equine only practice where I gained valuable experience in all aspect of equine veterinary medicine and surgery. I have a strong interest in reproduction, stud and performance horse work.
Having worked with standardbred and thoroughbred stud farms I have experience with foal medicine, live cover, chilled and frozen AI as well as managing recipient herds and mares for embryo transfer.
I also have experience providing veterinary services at race meetings and maintaining sound, healthy performance horses - including harness, gallopers and riding horses.
I’m very excited to be taking on the challenge of a new practice and look forward to meeting you all!

31/08/2023

It’s that time of year!
With the breeding season upon us if you are interested in having your mare bred this season- chilled/frozen AI or require scanning for live cover, be sure to give us a call to book in or for more information! (02) 6040 2397

26/08/2023

Beautiful day to be part of the vetting team at Eldorado endurance ride!

20/08/2023

Welcome to Hume Equine Veterinary Clinic!

A recently started equine clinic, taking over in the coming months from Bob Fieldings Hume equine centre. The owner Megan Thomas, comes with experience in all aspects of equine veterinary practice with a particular interest in equine reproduction.
We offer full ambulatory services to Albury/Wodonga and surrounding areas as well as the use of a purpose built facility in North Albury. We have the ability to refer to visiting specialists for more advanced orthopaedic and airway surgeries where necessary.
We service all equine patients from racehorses, performance horses, pony club ponies, companion horses to retirees.

Our opening hours are 8:30am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Please contact the clinic on (02) 6040 2397 to make an appointment or for further information. Alternatively, email [email protected].