Equine Services at The Animal Hospital, Murdoch University

Equine Services at The Animal Hospital, Murdoch University The Equine Centre provides first opinion, emergency and referral veterinary services. The hospital reception is open between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
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The Equine Centre is led by a team of highly qualified equine veterinarians with extensive experience; many of which are recognised specialists in their various fields of expertise. We aim to provide the highest quality veterinary care available to horses ranging from routine investigations to emergency surgery. Routine consultations are between the hours of 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday. A hospita

l based emergency service is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (excluding the Christmas-New Year period).

31/12/2024

The Equine Services team, wishes all our clients, referring vets, family and friends, a safe and happy New Year and all the best for 2025!

As we welcome the New Year, it is important to remember that this time of year comes with some scary fireworks for our four-legged friends. For location and times of scheduled fireworks, please visit this link: https://bit.ly/4gC8UyN

We are open today and on hand for all your emergencies after hours and during tomorrow’s public holiday, with normally services resuming on Thursday. The team can be contacted on 1300 652 494.

From all of us at The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University, Happy New Year!

💚🎄Merry Christmas 🎄💚
25/12/2024

💚🎄Merry Christmas 🎄💚

The Equine Services Team is very excited to announce Associate Professor Evita Busschers is joining our team in early Ja...
23/12/2024

The Equine Services Team is very excited to announce Associate Professor Evita Busschers is joining our team in early January!
Evita Busschers is a specialist in Equine Surgery, as well as Equine Sports Medicine.

After graduating from the University of Utrecht Evita completed an internship, residency and lectureship in large animal surgery at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Centre. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2009, a Diplomate of the American College of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2014 and a Diplomate of the European College of Equine Surgery in 2015.

Evita continued her career in academia with the University of Bristol from 2011 to 2018, after which she returned to private practice at Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic.

After 6 years with the private practice, Evita is joining the team at Murdoch University, returning to academia.

Her main interests are orthopaedic surgery, lameness, poor performance and rehabilitation. Evita has a specific interest in problems under saddle and the axial skeleton (neck/back/pelvis).

We look forward to Evita working with our wonderful group of clients and teaching the next generation of equine veterinarians. If you would like to book an appointment for your horse to see Evita or one of our other clinicians, please contact the team on 1300 652 494.

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Murdoch University

Season’s Greetings from The Equine Services Team🎄As we enter the holiday season, we wish our clients a Merry Christmas a...
20/12/2024

Season’s Greetings from The Equine Services Team🎄

As we enter the holiday season, we wish our clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We thank you for your support over the last year, and look forward to seeing you in 2025.
 
Equine services is open throughout the holiday period for routine cases and are available for emergencies, please see our hours below.
 
It has been an exciting year at TAHMU, and we can’t wait to see what 2025 brings! 💚
 
For emergencies and all enquiries, you can reach our team at 1300 652 494.

Together, we turn dreams into reality. Teamwork makes the dream work! 💪💚
09/12/2024

Together, we turn dreams into reality. Teamwork makes the dream work! 💪💚

Calling all Large Animal Veterinary Nurses! The large animal department have a full-time nursing position available. The...
07/11/2024

Calling all Large Animal Veterinary Nurses!

The large animal department have a full-time nursing position available.

The team is looking for an experienced veterinary nurse that will work in the clinic, assist on the road with the ambulatory service and be client facing in the large animal reception.

If you think you have what it takes to join a fun and hardworking team, please apply through the link below!

https://bit.ly/3AyjQOe

It’s been a whirlwind week so far at the equine hospital! From surgeries to check-ups, every case brings its own challen...
30/10/2024

It’s been a whirlwind week so far at the equine hospital! From surgeries to check-ups, every case brings its own challenges, but our team is ready to tackle them all. 💚

The Large Animal team are hiring!We currently have a fulltime nursing position available in our equine and farm animal d...
10/10/2024

The Large Animal team are hiring!

We currently have a fulltime nursing position available in our equine and farm animal department.

The team is looking for an experienced veterinary nurse that will work in the clinic, assist on the road with the ambulatory service and be client facing in the large animal reception.

If you think you have what it takes to join a fun and hardworking team, please apply through the link below!

https://bit.ly/3NlMJzQ

Did you know that our hospital is not only a part of training the next generation of veterinarians, but also further tra...
18/09/2024

Did you know that our hospital is not only a part of training the next generation of veterinarians, but also further training of vets in specific disciplines and specialties?

Applications are now open for the 2025 Trainee and Resident positions!

For those interested in applying for one of the positions, details can be found at the following link:
https://bit.ly/3BbRE3F

💚Our clients truly know how to spoil the team! 💚These delicious treats were a wonderful surprise on a wet and windy Frid...
23/08/2024

💚Our clients truly know how to spoil the team! 💚

These delicious treats were a wonderful surprise on a wet and windy Friday morning. We deeply appreciate our clients generosity and thoughtfulness.

Thank you for brightening our days!

📣 Equine Breeders of WA 📣 Thoroughbred Breeders WA is hosting an equine breeding seminar this Sunday 11th. We are thrill...
09/08/2024

📣 Equine Breeders of WA 📣

Thoroughbred Breeders WA is hosting an equine breeding seminar this Sunday 11th.

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Dr Josie Hardwick will be the keynote speaker, and will be discussing her extensive PhD findings on respiratory disease in young horses, with a focus on yearling sales endoscopy.

You will also have the privilege of hearing from Professor Guy Lester, a distinguished expert in equine internal medicine who has many seasons of experience in neonatal and developmental pediatrics. Professor Lester will be discussing the role of colostrum in neonatal care, focusing on its vital importance for newborn health and development.

Tickets are free to TBWA members, and are available for purchase for all non-members. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear from a panel of experts in their field!

Updated venue for the TBWA Breeding Seminar this Sunday. Final spots available, bookings essential!

Please join us as we host our expert panel to share their knowledge and research. A valuable educational, networking and ideas sharing seminar proudly supported by Thoroughbred Breeders Australia.

25/07/2024

💚✨Case Highlight - Diaphragmatic Hernia✨💚

This 6 month old standardbred c**t was referred to hospital as he was displaying severe colic signs (rolling and thrashing on the ground). Based on the severity of clinical signs, laboratory results and ultrasonography, exploratory laparotomy (colic surgery) was recommended. ‼️

In theatre the surgeons found that a large section of the colon was displaced and trapped in the chest through a diaphragmatic hernia. The diaphragm is a sheet of muscle between the chest cavity and the abdomen which keeps the bowel in the abdomen and the heart and lungs in the chest.

In this case, there was a large opening in the wall allowing bowel to move between both cavities. The colon had filled with food within the chest cavity (a colon impaction) preventing it from returning to its normal position. The anesthetists were surprised when our surgeons explored the hernia and said, ‘I can feel its heart beating in my hand’. If you look closely at the video you can see the heart beating! ❤️

This type of diaphragmatic hernia is called a retrosternal or Morgagni hernia. ✨

After the c**t had successfully recovered from the initial colic surgery, a second surgery was required to close the hernia, to prevent bowel from moving back into the chest cavity. Our team of surgeons used a sheet of non-absorbable mesh, which was sutured in place over the hernia and therefore closing the hole.

➡️ There is no s*x, age or breed predisposition for this condition; most diaphragmatic hernias are traumatic in origin or due to increased intra-abdominal pressure.

➡️ In foals, they can develop in association with rib fractures that occur during a difficult birth.

➡️ In mares the increased intra-abdominal pressure during birth can result in diaphragmatic hernias, especially during dystocia.

The c**t was discharged from hospital a week later without complications and is doing well. We can’t wait to see what his future holds! 🐎💚

Thank you to all who attended and supported our Small Animal and Equine information evenings last week.The Animal Hospit...
17/05/2024

Thank you to all who attended and supported our Small Animal and Equine information evenings last week.

The Animal Hospital and School of Veterinary Medicine pride ourselves on training future veterinarians, as well as offering education and upskilling opportunities to current veterinary professionals. These events were the first of many future events, where we will see a wide variety of topics covered.

If you are a veterinary professional in Western Australia, we welcome you to attend future events and look forward to seeing you there!

If you would like to receive information about future events, please use the link below.

https://bit.ly/3K5Hgvq

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💚 Are you an equine veterinary professional based in WA? Our Equine Services Team are hosting an educational evening for...
01/05/2024

💚 Are you an equine veterinary professional based in WA?

Our Equine Services Team are hosting an educational evening for clinicians and nurses.

Register your attendance via the link below for catering purposes.

Please note this event is not open to the general public.

https://bit.ly/3xXCCgd

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25/04/2024

April 25th is ANZAC DAY. This is a National Day of Remembrance, paying respect to all fallen people and animals who served courageously in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations around the world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In 1909 the Australian Army Veterinary Corps (AAVC) was established. During the First World War, the AAVC were deployed and had a major role in the war efforts particularly in France and Palestine. The AAVC responsibilities included looking after cavalry horses, providing veterinary first aid and the training of farriers. (AAVC 1909 – 1946)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In WW1 horses, donkeys, camels, and mules were used to transport soldiers, weapons, ammunition, and supplies. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Horses are forever immortalised as great beasts that often-led cavalry charges. Pigeons were used to convey messages, and dogs to track the enemy and locate injured soldiers. Cats were a common sight both in trenches and aboard ships, where they hunted mice and rats.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Correspondences from Australian soldiers beautifully depicts the mutually beneficial and dynamic connection between soldiers and animals that embodied how they were embraced as mascots and pets with whom they served alongside.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The Purple Poppy is a symbol worn to remember animals that served and lost their lives in war.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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14/03/2024

💚Highlight on “Wobblers” syndrome💚

A young thoroughbred gelding was referred to us for evaluation of gait abnormalities, including stumbling and abnormal limb placement, that had failed to improve following a spell.

Neurological assessment by Dr Guy Lester from our medicine team was performed. This test includes assessment of nerve function of the head and body, tests of reflexes, brain function, gait evaluation at the walk on a firm and sloping surface, circling, backing and tail pull. The gelding showed multiple abnormalities on examination, including abnormal foot placement, toe dragging and pivoting, consistent with an abnormality in proprioception (knowledge of the body in space) which is transmitted by the spinal cord to the brain. As all four limbs were affected, this is usually indicative of an abnormality in the cervical spine (neck).

Radiographs of the cervical spine obtained by the referring veterinarian were inconclusive; this is a common finding using a two-dimensional imaging modality for a complex structure such as the spine. A computed tomography (CT) myelogram was performed to obtain a definitive diagnosis. This involves injecting a contrast solution (radiographic dye) into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) space around the spinal cord, which highlights areas where the spinal cord is compressed. Importantly, CT is able to image the spine in 3d dimensions.

The images confirmed a diagnosis of cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy (CVSM), commonly known as Wobblers Syndrome, secondary to abnormalities of bone formation during growth. It is important to confirm the precise cause of neurologic signs, as there are multiple causes that can appear similar. Wobblers is often perceived as a grave diagnosis, but without confirming the precise reason for neurological disease, it is not possible to establish treatment options and prognosis. While severe, developmental causes of Wobblers are not usually treatable, other causes such as arthritis, acute trauma, osseous fragments and some fractures may have options available.

At The Animal Hospital we are extremely fortunate to have a team of specialists who able to perform such a procedure! We would like to thank our team of anaesthesiologists, our in-house large animal radiologist, medicine specialists, interns, nurses, and of course Randall! Without the collaboration and skillset within this team, we wouldn’t be able to perform and provide such a world class service!

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We are extremely excited to be heading to the Equine Health and Wellness Expo in just over a week! It is an incredible o...
13/02/2024

We are extremely excited to be heading to the Equine Health and Wellness Expo in just over a week! It is an incredible opportunity for the horse owners of Perth to be immersed in all aspects of equine health and wellness, presented by our esteemed colleagues!

The Equine Services team will be hosting a stand at the trade fair!

If you haven’t already bought your tickets, make sure you do using the discount code TAHMU10
We can’t wait to see everyone there! 💚🐎

The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University
Equine Health and Wellness Expo

09/02/2024

💚“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much” - Helen Keller💚

We might be biased, but we believe we have something special here at TAHMU.

We are incredibly grateful to work as part of such a diverse, knowledgeable, experienced and effective team. Just this week we have performed 8 standing CT, 1 general anaesthetic CT, 3 MRI, foals, dynamic scopes, dental extractions, countless surgeries, and extensive lameness exams in this immense heat!

We couldn’t be more proud! 💚

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