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As the festive period comes to a close, itโs always nice to reflect on some of the best moments from the year. The hospital will be open during the New Year for emergencies, and we look forward to seeing you all again for routine appointments in 2025.
We would like to thank all of our clients for their support this year. Please feel free to share photos of your horses in the comments or tag us in your Instagram stories. We love to see how our patients are doing after their discharge from the B&W Equine Hospital.
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Equine Neurectomy
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A diagnosis of proximal suspensory desmitis was made for Vito after undergoing diagnostic analgesia, an ultrasound examination, and an MRI scan conducted by Nadine Ogden. It was recommended that the best course of action to maintain Vito's soundness and maximise his chances of returning to his ridden career would be to perform a neurectomy of the deep branch of the lateral plantar nerve, with Jo Suthers, a specialist in equine surgery.
The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia operated in this video by specialist in anaesthesia Latifa Khenissi, a small incision is made on the back of the horseโs leg below the hock where a portion of the nerve is removed. Following this the incisions are closed with absorbable sutures under the skin and skin staples and the limb is dressed. Vito remained at B&W Equine Hospital for two days following the surgery, receiving bandage changes and pain relief before being discharged back to his owner, Tash.
Equine Dental Extraction Video
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The B&W Equine Hospital offers referral services for external referring veterinarians and EDTโs. Our multi-disciplinary specialist approach means that investigations, diagnostic imaging and treatments can be done at the same site, usually during the same visit. We offer specialist expertise in dental examinations including HD oroscopic examinations and diagnostic imaging including very high quality digital radiography, and Computed Tomography that can usually be performed with the horse sedated but standing*.
These are then interpreted in collaboration between Specialists in Diagnostic Imaging and Dentistry/Surgery to plan the most effective treatments. Treatments are carried out the same or subsequent days and after appropriate convalescence, the horse is returned home for follow-up monitoring by the referring vet.
We have expertise in treatment of advanced or problematic periodontal disease, dental extraction by all techniques including minimally invasive and surgical ones and restoration of decayed teeth when suitable and endodontic treatment. Most of these can be done with the horse sedated using precise local anaesthetic techniques but where the horseโs nature, or when specifics of the treatment demand it, we are able to anaesthetise the horse for the greater safety of patient and staff.
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐A procedure used to treat horses with an arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation. This is one of the most common arrhythmias that can cause a problem in horses, although it is often picked up as an โincidentalโ finding at a health check. Electrocardioversion is most commonly used in sports horses or pleasure horses when it is not possible to tell how long they have had atrial fibrillation. The treatment has a high success rate of conversion to a normal heart rhythm.In this video, we are introduced to Rocky (BRS Kingdom), a 9-year-old KWPN Dressage horse competing at the Prix St. Georgeโs level. His atrial fibrillation was discovered during a routine pre-season examination, allowing him to be quickly referred to the B&W Hospital for a successful electrocardioversion.
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If your vet suspects a dysrhythmia when listening to your horse's heart, continuous electrocardiography is the gold standard for diagnosing and evaluating any potential arrhythmias. This is done over a 24-hour period, and the ECG evaluates the speed and rhythm of the heart at rest, and, if necessary, while exercising. The ECG trace provides a picture of the electroactivity of each section of the heart. Our internal medicine specialists will be looking for a variety of things such as periods of tachycardia or bradycardia, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, premature supraventricular complexes, premature ventricular complexes, and second-degree AV block.
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๐Day in the Life of a Student Veterinary๐ Nurse We are proud to be a training practice at the B&W Equine Hospital. We regularly have 2-3 student nurses training with us, either through diploma or degree routes. Our student nurses, under the supervision of qualified nurses or veterinary surgeons, carry out various tasks. These include jugular catheterization, bandage changes, diagnostic procedures such as scintigraphy and radiography, intensive care, assisting with anaesthesia and surgical procedures, and much more!In this video, we take a look at the daily routine of our student nurses in training. We are immensely grateful for their contributions to the team.
๐ Pus in the Foot ๐
After examination at home, Fiver was referred to Nadine Ogden due to Fiver's severe lameness, further investigations including radiographs and an MRI scan were recommended. The scan revealed an area of fluid in the solar tissues, which was opened up and drained. After a brief hospital stay, Fiver has returned home to continue her recovery, and we wish her the best.
A very satisfying release of infection in this video!
๐ Feel Good Foal Friday ๐Earlier this week, this little colt went home from the B&W Hospital after a short stay and treatment with the internal medicine team. As you can see, she was feeling much better prior to discharge and is now happily living life back at home!
Join us for the week here at Badminton Horse Trials 2024! Our vets will be onsite for the whole event providing emergency cover. Stay tuned for daily updates from the team & what they get up to. ๐๐ฉบ
๐ Vet Nurse Awareness Month ๐In this "day in the life" feature, we meet Liv Kirby, As a surgical nurse, Liv's primary role is to ensure the smooth running of the surgical theatre. She is responsible for preparing surgical patients in the morning before induction, setting up surgical tables, and assisting the surgical team as requested during operations. Her work is crucial to the success of surgical procedures and the provision of our 24/7 surgical department.#VNAM2024 #WhatVNsDo
๐ Vet Nurse Awareness Month ๐In this "day in the life" feature, we meet Hazel Smith and Anthony Hall, both registered veterinary nurses (RVNs) who work as diagnostic imaging nurses. Their primary responsibility is to perform standing MRI scans, standing and GA CT scans, and acquire radiographs. They are also involved in training new graduate vets and student nurses in the radiography of equine patients at the hospital.
๐ Neck CT ยฑ Myelogram ๐
At B&W we are privileged to have access to world-class Equine medicine specialists, who regularly perform neurological workups on patients. We are able to perform CT scanning of the equine neck, most commonly from the poll to the first or second thoracic vertebrae. A plain neck CT allows us to image the bony structures in a cross-sectional and 3D format and provides an incredible level of detail. This is commonly followed by a myelographic study. This involves inserting a sterile needle into the vertebral canal and replacing some of the cerebrospinal fluid with a radioopaque liquid. We then repeat the CT scan. The radioopaque liquid surrounds the spinal cord and allows detailed assessment of any soft tissue compression of the spinal cord, which may be contributing to the patient's neurological issues. Imaging the soft tissue structures is not currently possible in any other modality in the UK, so this service is incredibly beneficial for determining the cause of neurological problems and neck pain.
With thanks to Latifa from @Langford Vets for providing Anaesthesia services for the CT Scan.
We are a large multi-disciplined clinical team based at our state-of-the-art Equine Referral Hospital in Gloucestershire.
