Shotter & Byers Equine Veterinary Services

Shotter & Byers Equine Veterinary Services Shotter and Byers, Equine Veterinary Services.

We specialise in working with and advising our clients in the following areas:

• Racing
• Polo (including specialist dental work)
• Dressage
• Show Jumping
• Endurance
• Private client work (including show jumpers and eventers)
• Stud work
• Vettings
• Emergency cover

Happy Christmas Eve everyone!Just a little reminder of our festive opening hours over the next few days!! 🎄🎄Tuesday 24th...
24/12/2024

Happy Christmas Eve everyone!

Just a little reminder of our festive opening hours over the next few days!! 🎄🎄

Tuesday 24th - Emergency out of hours service from 4pm
Wednesday 25th - Emergency out of hours service
Thursday 26th - Emergency out of hours service
Friday 27th - Normal opening hours
Saturday 28th - Emergency out of hours service
Sunday 29th - Emergency out of hours service
Monday 30th - Normal opening hours
Tuesday 31st - Normal opening hours
Wednesday 1st - Emergency out of hours service
Thursday 2nd - Normal opening hours

All of us here at Shotter & Byers are wishing you a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 🎄Our Christmas & New Year ope...
11/12/2024

All of us here at Shotter & Byers are wishing you a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 🎄
Our Christmas & New Year opening times can be found below:
Monday 23rd - Normal opening hours
Tuesday 24th - Emergency out of hours service from 4pm
Wednesday 25th - Emergency out of hours service
Thursday 26th - Emergency out of hours service
Friday 27th - Normal opening hours
Saturday 28th - Emergency out of hours service
Sunday 29th - Emergency out of hours service
Monday 30th - Normal opening hours
Tuesday 31st - Normal opening hours
Wednesday 1st - Emergency out of hours service
Thursday 2nd - Normal opening hours

Please call the office for any further questions!!

Kicking off the festive season in style! On Saturday, Mike and some of the team attended the Epsom Owners’ and Trainers’...
02/12/2024

Kicking off the festive season in style! On Saturday, Mike and some of the team attended the Epsom Owners’ and Trainers’ Awards dinner. Shotter & Byers proudly sponsored the Best Three-Year-Old Award, which was presented to Mc Loven, trained by Simon Dow.

It was fantastic to see so many of our wonderful clients take home awards! A memorable evening for everyone who attended. 💃🏼🥂🍾🎄🏇

With the festive period fast approaching it is advisable to plan ahead so we can process your medication requests in tim...
30/11/2024

With the festive period fast approaching it is advisable to plan ahead so we can process your medication requests in time.
For pre-Christmas delivery please place all requests by the 19th December at the latest.
Any requests placed after this time cannot be guaranteed for delivery over the festive period.

We’re Hiring ~ Full Time Veterinary SecretaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Secretary at our busy a...
15/11/2024

We’re Hiring ~ Full Time Veterinary Secretary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Secretary at our busy ambulatory Equine Veterinary Practice based on the Surrey/Sussex border.

You must be extremely well organised, able to communicate with all levels of staff and be able to prioritise a busy workload for yourself. The role includes answering telephone calls, booking appointments, updating client records, assisting clients with insurance claim forms, assisting vets and liaising with referral hospitals.

The Veterinary Secretary role is Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm with a Saturday morning 9am to 1pm on a 1 in 4 rota basis. Potential candidates should reside within reasonable distance of our new office in Ockley. Role available from January 2025.

Equine knowledge is essential to this role and a keen interest in horses is advantageous.

Car driver essential due to remoteness from public transport.
Please send your CV with a covering letter to: [email protected]
Previous applicants need not apply.

🪱🐴Why does worming advice keep changing?🐴🪱 Worm resistance increases with overuse, meaning some worm populations can’t b...
06/11/2024

🪱🐴Why does worming advice keep changing?🐴🪱

Worm resistance increases with overuse, meaning some worm populations can’t be controlled by current treatments (with no new ones expected soon). This raises the risk of high worm burdens and related diseases. New testing methods like faecal worm egg counts (FWECs) allow targeted treatment, sparing horses with low burdens and slowing resistance. Remember, 20% of horses carry 80% of the worm burden!

🪱Why not aim for zero worms?🪱

Complete elimination leads to resistance, as only resistant worms survive. Keeping a small, treatable worm population (or ‘refugia’) helps slow down resistance.

*Current worming advice:*
Test with a FWEC every 3 months; treat only if EPG > 500.
Do a yearly saliva test for tapeworm and regularly pick up manure.
After treatment, test again in 2 weeks to check for resistance.
Foals: Worm at 4 months, then every 6 weeks until 6 months; start FWECs from 6 months. However we advise you discuss your youngstock (horses under 4) worming schedule with your vet.

Additional Tips:
Remove manure at least twice weekly to reduce worm burdens.
Use no more than two wormers per year to slow resistance.
For young horses, test instead of blanket worming, as resistance develops faster.
Redworm and tapeworm are common; tapeworms require a yearly saliva test as they aren’t detected by routine FWECs.

How to do a faecal worm count:

Collect a sample from different spots in the manure pile and store it at under 6°C.
Bring it to our office or give it to a visiting vet.
We’ll call with the results and treatment advice.
If treatment is recommended, bring another sample two weeks later to check for resistance.

If you have any questions about testing or our worming advice, feel free to give the office a call on 01306 627706!🐎☎️
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Meet the team!Sabina graduated from Bucharest University in 2019. Following this, she completed three equine internships...
04/11/2024

Meet the team!
Sabina graduated from Bucharest University in 2019. Following this, she completed three equine internships in medicine and surgery at B.W. Furlong & Associates in the USA, Troytown Equine Hospital in Ireland, and Dick Vet Equine Hospital in the UK, where she acquired valuable skills in all aspects of equine practice.
Sabina joined the team at Shotter & Byers in May 2024 and recently presented her abstract at the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists’ 60th Anniversary meeting.
She is passionate about all aspects of equine practice, with a particular interest in sports medicine and surgery. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and keeping fit. Sabina is a three-time karate world champion in her division!

Penetrating Wounds in the Horse’s Hoof🐴What You Need to Know:Penetrating wounds of the horses hoof are quite common and ...
29/10/2024

Penetrating Wounds in the Horse’s Hoof🐴
What You Need to Know:

Penetrating wounds of the horses hoof are quite common and are often caused by farrier nails and joinery screws. When an object pierces the foot, it can cause damage to the sensitive tissue and structures inside, requiring prompt assessment by a vet.

The foot’s most vulnerable areas include the frog, which has grooves that can trap sharp objects. Two critical synovial structures—the coffin joint and navicular bursa—are at risk of serious, sometimes life-threatening, infection if penetrated. Even a short nail can reach these areas, potentially leading to severe lameness and, in some cases, the need for euthanasia. The pedal bone can also be affected if a nail penetrates deeper, possibly resulting in infection that requires extensive treatment.

In the event of a puncture, it’s generally best to leave the object in place and keep the horse calm until a vet with an X-ray machine arrives. If the object hasn’t gone deep, it may be removed and the wound flushed to prevent infection. In deeper cases, radiographs will help determine the extent of damage, and, if necessary, the horse may need referral to an equine hospital for further diagnostics and treatment.

Keep your horse protected by ensuring vaccinations are up to date, especially for tetanus. If you notice a puncture wound, contact the office on 01306 627706 ☎️🐴

24/10/2024

Introducing new horses onto your yard – whether it's to stay or simply a short-term visit – carries a high risk of infectious disease transmission 🦠

The vets from our Equine Infectious Diseases Advisory Group share their top tips for protecting your horse and others on the yard from potentially serious health risks 👇

Did you know that Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is the most common cause of laminitis? 🐴Equine Metabolic Syndrome is a...
01/10/2024

Did you know that Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is the most common cause of laminitis? 🐴
Equine Metabolic Syndrome is a disorder where horses have difficulty regulating their blood insulin levels, develop abnormal regional fat deposits, and are at an increased risk of laminitis. Insulin is a hormone that helps keep blood glucose levels within the normal range. When horses with EMS consume feeds high in carbohydrates (such as pony nuts, lush grass, or rich hay), they produce higher levels of insulin, which are slow to return to normal.
The exact mechanism by which insulin causes laminitis is still unclear. However, knowing if your horse has EMS can help you prevent an episode of laminitis!
Does your horse:
• Have abnormal fat deposits around the crest, shoulders, ribs, or hindquarters?
• Struggle to lose weight?
• Seem to lack energy?
EMS could be the cause!
We can test your horse by taking a blood sample to measure insulin, glucose, and adiponectin levels.
A suitable diet is the most important way to keep insulin levels under control. This can be extremely challenging in some cases and quite disheartening for owners! In emergency situations (e.g., during an active episode of laminitis), we can use several different drug therapies to help regulate insulin levels. If you’re struggling with your horse’s weight, don’t hesitate to contact our vets!

Two weeks ago, our vet Melissa was chosen to present an abstract titled “Equine Field Castrations in the UK and Ireland:...
25/09/2024

Two weeks ago, our vet Melissa was chosen to present an abstract titled “Equine Field Castrations in the UK and Ireland: An Update on Technique and Safety” at BEVA Congress 2024.
She surveyed over 300 vets in the UK and Ireland, asking how they routinely perform field castrations. Did you know that most vets prefer performing castrations with the horse standing, and that 34.6% of veterinarians have sustained an injury while performing a castration during their career?
With summer coming to a close, autumn is the perfect time to castrate your c**t (and we will try our best to be as safe as possible). Give us a ring at 01306 627706 to book yours in.

25/09/2024

Congratulation Team Kashel Eventing 🐧 - what an achievement ❤️

Clipping season is upon us 🥶😱🐴As with many animals, horses grow a thicker coat in winter. The thickness of this coat var...
23/09/2024

Clipping season is upon us 🥶😱🐴
As with many animals, horses grow a thicker coat in winter. The thickness of this coat varies depending on the breed of the horse or pony and whether they are stabled or turned out in the field during the colder weather. This thicker coat can cause horses to overheat and sweat during exercise, so owners often clip their horses to prevent this.
Unfortunately, some horses dislike the sound or feel of the vibrating clippers, particularly when sensitive areas around the head, ears, and belly are being clipped, and may therefore require sedation.
If your horse requires sedation for clipping, you have a few options to choose from, including oral or injectable sedation. ⚠ Please be aware that horses can still react and kick despite sedation—so we advise caution when clipping, as well as the use of personal protective equipment. ⚠
If you would like to discuss the most suitable sedation option for your horse or would like to arrange sedation for clipping, please contact us on 01306 627706, and we will be happy to help.
**Photo: British Equestrian**

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Here’s a case Murray had where the horse had a bad cut above its eye from a nail in the stable. He managed to reconstruc...
06/08/2024

Here’s a case Murray had where the horse had a bad cut above its eye from a nail in the stable. He managed to reconstruct it and thankfully it made a full recovery and it’s back playing polo again.
This is just a little reminder to check your horses stables🔨🔩🐎

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A huge congratulations to for their fantastic win at the Gold Cup Finals!👏🏼🏆🐎
21/07/2024

A huge congratulations to for their fantastic win at the Gold Cup Finals!👏🏼🏆🐎

A huge congratulations to .poloteam who not only won the Queen Mother Trophy last Saturday, but were also awarded the be...
21/07/2024

A huge congratulations to .poloteam who not only won the Queen Mother Trophy last Saturday, but were also awarded the best playing pony!🐎

Following an outstanding performance in the Gold Cup semi-finals at Cowdray Park, we wish every success in the finals o...
19/07/2024

Following an outstanding performance in the Gold Cup semi-finals at Cowdray Park, we wish every success in the finals on Sunday and will be cheering them on as they take on Great Oaks. It was a very close game between and Great Oaks, King Power sadly lost in the 7th chukka but put up a strong fight.
It’s going to be a thrilling game on Sunday, best of luck .

📸 - .creative_

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Furzen Cottage, Furzen Lane
Dorking
RH55QE

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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+441306627706

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We specialise in working with and advising our clients in the following areas: • Racing • Polo (including specialist dental work) • Dressage • Show Jumping • Private client work (including show jumpers and eventers) • Stud work • Vettings • Emergency cover