Equilibre

06/12/2024

This is incredible news. Researchers at The Royal (Dick) Vet School have discovered a neurotoxin that is the likely cause of Equine Grass Sickness.

It is believed that the enzyme, termed a phospholipase A2, is made by microorganisms in pasture during the cold and dry weather which commonly precedes the disease.

Research is ongoing but these exciting findings provide opportunities for development of easier diagnostics and novel treatments for this devastating disease.

The full paper is published in the Equine Veterinary Journal and is free to read for 12 weeks.

“After years of feeling deflated by the lack of progress, it's wonderful to see this significant breakthrough."

Researchers have identified the probable cause of equine grass sickness as a neurotoxin. The breakthrough has the potential to lead to novel treatments and improved diagnostics for this devastating disease.

Read on - https://bit.ly/4f5McNQ

02/12/2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we would like to thank all our clients for your continued custom this year. 2025 promises to be an exciting year with new training planned, new services offered and the same continued commitment to service and quality. We will be announcing these changes early in the New Year. Registered clients will be the first to know in our winter newsletter, dropping in mailboxes shortly.

We would like to take this opportunity to give you advance notice that, with effect from 1st January 2025, there will be a modest increase in our prices, due to our ongoing investment in training and equipment alongside general inflation.

All services delivered by Lorna Brokenshire-Dyke, fully qualified equine veterinary physiotherapist and equine veterinary surgeon.

Initial consultation for new clients: £89. This includes full musculoskeletal assessment, targeted treatment, bespoke planning and full veterinary physiotherapy report for client, referring veterinary surgeon and/or insurance company. (minimum 1hr)

Follow up, maintenance or performance sessions: £71. This is for existing clients and horses seen within the previous six months and includes bespoke physiotherapy services tailored for your horse’s unique rehabilitation, maintenance and performance needs. (approx 1hr)

Targeted treatments: £47. Approx ½ hour of bespoke treatments following initial assessment and planning. (approx 1/2hr)

Electrotherapies: £13. Class IIIb laser therapy (LLLT), pulsed electromagnetic therapy (PEMT), neuromuscular electrostimulation (NMES) and/or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Additional total charge per session for individual or combined treatments (as part of a full initial assessment or follow-up session).

Travel from Newmarket (split between all horses attended on same premises)
Up to 5 miles £11.00
Up to 10 miles £16.50
Up to 15 miles £22.00
Up to 20 miles £27.50
Up to 25 miles £33.00
Up to 30 miles £38.50

Discounts available for multiple horses, block bookings and brief re-examinations.
Payment terms are strictly payment at time for new clients, within 14 days for existing clients, surcharges apply.
Full prices will be published on our website www.equilibrevet.co.uk from 1st January 2025.

If you would like to be included in our mailing list for news and updates, please email: [email protected].

Happy New Year!

08/08/2024

📣📣📣Last minute availability tomorrow morning for up to two horses. New or existing clients.

Friday 9th August 2024.