Strand Vets Equine

07/08/2024

We are proud to offer ArthramidVet APAC to our clients and horses across the Isle of Man 🇮🇲 Providing convenient treatment for non-septic arthritis at your doorstep.

For years, corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid have been the go-to of equine joint care. However, these treatments often come with diminishing efficacy over time, so while, initially, they might show promising results, their ability to provide relief decreases substantially with repeated use, leading to frequent re-treatments and mounting costs.

ArthramidVet offers a superior, longer-lasting solution. By treating the cause of the issue and working to repair the health of the joint, ArthramidVet provides sustained relief and an overall stronger joint, giving much longer relief than traditional treatments.

By choosing ArthramidVet, you’re choosing a scientifically backed, innovative treatment that ensures long-term joint health and fewer interventions.

ArthramidVet is a veterinary-only product, ask your vet for more information, or head to our website https://arthramid.com.au/

07/08/2024

We've had the honour of being asked to be the official vets for this year's Manx Royal Agricultural Show! We will be situated at the top left corner of the main ring all day Friday and Saturday, so come say hello, we'd love to see you!

21/06/2024

29/05/2024

!!Codes of practice for the Animal Welfare Act 2023!!

Some great news for animal welfare in the Isle of Man! The codes of practice for the Animal Welfare Act 2023, have been approved by Tynwald and will come into effect from the 1st of June this year.

This should have a huge positive impact on the welfare of the animals on the island and will see harsher penalties for those found guilty of animal cruelty and neglect. Pet owners will now have a legal responsibility to ensure the welfare of their animals, which includes providing them with a suitable living environment, appropriate diet and ensuring adequate care to protect them from pain, injury, and disease.

A copy of the act can be found by following the link below:
https://legislation.gov.im/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/2023/2023-0005/2023-0005_1.pdf

20/05/2024

We are excited to share an amazing news with our equine clients 🤩
Our vet Andrei spent 3 days with Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons in Newmarket, where he completed a comprehensive ultrasound course under the guidance of European and American Recognised Board Specialists.
Additionally, Andrei is working towards his Certificate of Advanced Practitioner.

Our vets are always updating themself with the recent advances in veterinary medicine.

We are happy to accept referrals and attend any horse on the Isle of Man that requires an ultrasound evaluation.

02/05/2024

Test! Test! Test!

Overuse of horse worming products is leading to drug resistance. To help keep your horse and other horses safe it is essential to use the worming drugs ONLY when necessary. Testing before you worm provides a better outcome for your horse and all the horses on the Isle of Man.
Educate your yard/livery owners and your vets if necessary.
Stay safe!

Our Primary Care Guidelines on equine parasite control, have been published in the latest issue of the Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ), alongside a summary of the practical guidance and a supporting editorial. The Guidelines advocate risk-based, diagnostic-led treatments and the editorial calls for anthelmintics to be reclassified as POM-V medicines.

Find out what else we're doing in the fight against resistant parasites https://bit.ly/44iY4bL

31/03/2024

We wish all of our lovely clients and their wonderful horses a Happy Easter! 🐣❤

Share with us a picture of your horse Easter activity 🐎🤩

14/03/2024

Some of you may have heard about the CMA's report this week. We wanted to take the opportunity to reassure our clients that we are a Manx, independently owned practice and are not attached to any larger practice group or beholden to any external shareholders.

We are 100% locally owned and are free to offer our clients a choice of treatment that will suit them and best serve their pets.

We love being a part of this community and doing our best for all our clients and patients great and small.

We'd love to hear your thoughts about our practice, please follow the link below to complete a short anonymous survey;

https://s.surveyplanet.com/v8eulq7z

07/03/2024

Are your horse's up-to date with their vaccinations?

Day time is getting longer, weather is getting warmer (almost) which means we are in the competition season soon.

Please bear in mind that vaccination rules changed from the 1st of January 2024 for the British Equestrian affiliated disciplines, as well as for The Pony Club and British Riding Clubs. Time period between 1st and 2nd are now 21-60 days, between 2nd and 3rd are now 120-180 days.

Check the rules for your discipline before it's too late.

If you are not sure if your horses are up-to date with their vaccinations - contact our friendly team and we will happily assist you.

☎ 01624 835424 📧[email protected]

02/03/2024

Here at we have all the necessary diagnostic equipment you need.

Battery powered wireless x-ray
Digital ultrasound
Dental power tools
Gastroscope for diagnosing stomach ulcers and more

Why wait? When your horse could be having his examination at your doorstep.
We are happy to accept referrals from other vet practices.

Call now - 01624 838424☎️ or email [email protected] 📧

We are a family run veterinary practice who hold ourselves to the highest standards.

01/03/2024

Our clients love to see what we found on their Ultrasound evaluation. 🐎🤓

29/01/2024

Why staying with one vet practice is beneficial to your horse’s welfare

Here are 4 reasons why Strand Vets Equine is advising horse owners on the Isle of Man to only use one vet for their horse’s veterinary care.

Continuity of care: Seeing the same vet practice will help to build an accurate clinical history, allowing for a better understanding of any changes your equines may experience..

Effective long-term monitoring: Some of the horses we treat require long-term care. Having a consistent vet with a full clinical history on file will ensure that your horse receives the correct medication and testing they need to stay in good health.

Builds a relationship: a visit from our vets can be daunting. By building up a relationship with our practice, it can help to put you and your horse at ease ahead of the examination. This will also help to reduce stress if you require Strand Vets for an emergency visit.

Informed treatment advice tailored to your horse: Our vets will provide you with the most up-to-date, tailored advice for your horse. This can include legislation changes, new products available to help your equine’s healthcare and also lifestyle modifications backed up by the latest research.

To register your horse with our team, contact us today on 01624 835424.

23/01/2024

‼️ ATTENTION ‼️

Change in Equine Flu vaccination for competing/eventing horses since 1st of January 2024.
Please note that if your horse is having an initial vaccination course or restart of vaccinations the period between 2nd and 3rd vaccination has decreased.
This affects only horses that are competing, eventing, or doing pony club activities under their governing bodies.

22/01/2024

Now we are in the depths of winter, we want owners to be vigilant against mud fever!

If you’ve not already seen, take a look at the article we shared last month on mud fever – including the symptoms to watch for and how you can help prevent it!

https://www.strandvets.com/get-on-top-of-mud-fever-this-winter/

22/01/2024

Worming resistance is a very frightening factor in the equine world. In the past 30 years, there has been no new wormers developed to target equine worms. It is our duty to maintain a good worming plan and use evidence based decision-making for the future of our horses here on the Isle of Man. 🇮🇲

If we reach resistance on all available wormers then there would be no more horses on the Isle of Man.

Here at Strand Vets we follow evidence based tactics to reduce worm burden and slow down resistance for your horses.

Top tips to slow down resistance:
1. Test and worm only if needed
2. Pick poo from the pastures at least 2x a week
3. Keep your horse in the same paddock for a few days after worming
4. Don’t under dose. It’s safer to go a little over the required dosage than under dosing.

Please spare a little bit of your time and watch this informative video about horse worming.

Speak to your yard/livery owner about testing before worming and if needed advice your equine vet on evidence based approach.

Wormer resistance poses a huge threat to the health and well-being of the horses in our care. Find out how it develops and steps we can take to slow resistan...

19/01/2024

Whether you have bought a new horse, or have rehomed one, understanding any previous health issues or treatment they have received can help to make an informed decision about future veterinary care.

Ask to see a copy of the horse’s clinical history and don’t hesitate to talk to us at Strand Vets – we can help to interpret the records and then advise accordingly on any management changes.

We will also keep a copy of the medical history attached to your horse’s file so it can be easily accessed by any of our team, should your horse require emergency treatment.

16/01/2024

Another Hestevard product that we would like to introduce is aimed to help with gut support and maintenance.🐴

Pectigus advance formula provides all the necessary components to keep your horses stomach working properly and keeping risk of ulcers to a minimum.

Not only that, but Pectigus Advance provides additional aid with the existing stomach ulcers.

Ideal for horses during intense training, competition or rehabilitation period.

Pectigus Advance is competition safe (UK)

Only available through your veterinary practice

15/01/2024

Our latest article is all about the Healthy Horse Plan we offer to clients of Strand Vets Equine.

We understand that owning a horse can be expensive and we want to help owners on the Isle of Man cut costs where possible – leaving more money and time free to enjoy your equines!

For a monthly fee, our Healthy Horse Plan includes your horse’s preventative healthcare, visits and more. Click the link below and don’t hesitate to enquire about joining our Healthy Horse Plan.

https://www.strandvets.com/take-advantage-of-our-healthy-horse-plan/

12/01/2024

Have you heard the good news?🤓

Strand Vets Equine is happy to bring Hestevard supplements to the horses on the Isle of Man. 🇮🇲

Hestevard products are only available from your vet, which gives a certain guarantee in their efficiency and quality.

Today we are introducing two must have joint supplements – Hesteflex and BozMerix

Hesteflex - Best used as a proactive supplement for younger horses or horses preparing for intense training and competition.

BozMerix - Revolutionary supplement designed to aid the natural systems in the horse that control inflammation and assist joint and muscular comfort. Perfect choice for horses:
• Showing signs of stiffness or reduced mobility that are older
• During periods of rehabilitation
• During intense training or competition

Both BozMerix and Hesteflex are competition friendly (UK)

Hestevard are confident that your horse would enjoy their supplement that they are offering you a FREE sample https://www.hestevard.com/freesample.html
That’s not all, if you buy it from us and your horse won’t eat it or stops eating it, we would refund you the full price. T&C Applied

08/01/2024

* Managing laminitic ponies over winter *

With the fluctuating winter weather here on the Isle of Man, laminitic ponies may have flare ups during the colder months.

Many owners associate spring and the flush of spring grass with the onset of laminitis however, we see many cases of laminitis over winter and especially in horses who suffer from an underlying metabolic disease, such as Cushing’s disease.

In colder weather, your horse’s body will create more cortisol, a hormone that narrows the blood vessels, resulting in a reduced blood circulation to your equine’s hooves. This can cause pain with movement and will often be exacerbated when combined with frozen, rutted or bumpy ground conditions.

It’s also worth noting that the frosty conditions and winter sun combined can also cause sugar levels in the grass to rise.

Both of these issues can trigger winter laminitis. You can help to prevent it by:

- Keeping your horse warm with rugs
- Keeping them moving to stimulate circulation to the hooves.
- You should feed a low sugar, low starch, forage focussed diet and ensure your horse get’s the minerals they need through a balancer or mineral supplement/lick.
- A deep bed to keep hooves off of cold concrete stable bases can help and in some cases, leg wraps would be beneficial.

Our vets can also help by advising on supplements and medications that could help your horse to cope with winter laminitis. Contact us today for more tailored advice or to book an appointment – 01624 835424.

02/01/2024

Now we are in 2024, what goals have you set for you and your equines this year?

Is it a training goal? Maybe it’s a goal to spend more time with your horse? Or maybe it could be to see less of our team at Strand Vets Equine!

Whatever you have decided, let us know in the comments below 👇😀

31/12/2023

Happy New Year!

We wanted to thank all of our clients and equines for their support throughout 2023. We’ve got lots of exciting things happening in 2024 and we can’t wait to share them with you.

See you next year…!🥳

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Strand Vets Equine!

Remember, if you need us for an emergency over the festive period, our emergency line is always on. Just phone: 01624 835424.

22/12/2023

As the old saying goes – If you want a beautiful summer be prepared in the winter. 😎

We are happy to offer our clients Insol vaccine to help their favourite horses to battle sweet itch during the warmer months. 🤩

Originally Insol vaccine was to help with ringworm, but later was discovered that it also helps with reducing Sweet Itch symptoms in horses. 🤓

It is recommended to do the injections in February or early March for a better results. The course consists of 2 doses which are given 14 days apart, with an optional booster in August-September for optimum results.

Contact us now to book Insol injection for your horse.
[email protected]📩 01624835424☎️

21/12/2023

Our Christmas prize game winner is ...*DRUM ROLL*... Tanya Elliott 🥳
Congratulation Tanya, please send us a message to arrange pick up of your prize.

Big warm thank you to all that participated in our prize draw! 😇Please stay tuned as there are more games, prizes, helpful information and more coming next year! 😉

21/12/2023

Let’s talk paddock maintenance!

On the world’s shortest day, it’s only right that we talk about a topic that will undoubtedly be getting on every horse owner’s last nerve… MUD!

The evenings are set to start getting lighter, but it doesn’t change the temperature or how slogged the ground is at this time of year.

To avoid poaching your gateways and causing muddy spots in your field, try to limit turnout on boggy ground and if possible, change the layout of your field often to avoid gateways becoming ruined. If feeding forage when turning out, try to move where you place the hay or use a portable feeder.

If your gateways are particularly bad, tipping loose woodchip will help to provide a firmer base, however this is not a long-term solution.

We know on the island that Mud Fever makes up a large portion of the calls we receive at this time of year. Have a read of our latest article all about Mud Fever, the causes, the symptoms and how you can help to prevent it.

https://www.strandvets.com/get-on-top-of-mud-fever-this-winter/

18/12/2023

Strand Vets Equine are proud to be the only equine practice on the Isle of Man who have access to a portable SAA machine and our inhouse laboratory means we do not need to send blood samples away from the island for testing.

What does SAA mean?

SAA (Serum Amyloid A) is an inflammatory and infection marker. It’s a type of protein produced mostly in your horse’s liver. Healthy horses have very low levels of SAA whereas higher levels are indicative that your horse will require antibiotic treatment to tackle any infection/inflammation in the body.

By having these facilities available to vets ‘on the road’, your horse will receive the accurate and prompt treatment they need to get fighting fit again.

To learn more about the services we offer or to register your horse with our practice, visit our website:

https://www.strandvets.com/equine-vet/

11/12/2023

With Christmas just around the corner we at Strand Vets have a special present for you all. 🥳

A Big bottle of traditional Estonian Rum to keep you warm over the holidays, a big box of traditional Estonian chocolate to keep you smiling and a big box of goodies for your Horse. 🐴

Answer this easy question 🤓:

Which diagnostical options for your horse are available at Strand Vets?
A) Portable digital x-ray and Portable Ultrasound
B) Gastroscopy and Endoscopy
C) Lameness workup, nerve blocks and joint blocks
D) Dental procedures and Dental x-ray
E) All of the above and More

To enter the prize draw besides the obvious - follow our page, like and share the post. 🎊🎅

The winner will be chosen by random spinning wheel 🎲on 21st of December. 🤩

11/12/2023

Information to provide us in an emergency!

We know that anytime you call us with an emergency, tensions can be running high.

Often you are trying to ascertain how bad certain symptoms are, whilst also keeping yourself safe and talking on the phone.

That’s why our equine team have pulled together the following tips to educate owners on the information we definitely need before attending an emergency vet call.

1. Always provide your name, phone number and yard address. Often we have all of this on file but if you’re phoning off of a friend’s phone, or have moved without notifying us, then we need to ensure we can contact and find you.

2. A brief history of the current situation. For example, “you arrived at the yard to find your horse lying down in the stable panting” or “we were out jumping around a cross country course when my horse hit his leg and fell over a jump”.

3. Suspected colic cases: it’s very useful to know if your horse has passed any droppings, whether they’ve eaten/drank or had any management changes, plus the symptoms they are currently displaying. This will help us to determine how urgently we need to visit your horse.

4. Wounds/injuries: knowing where the wound is on your horse’s body, the approximate size, whether there are any foreign bodies present in the wound, how fresh it seems to be or whether it is bleeding will help us to determine how quickly we visit your horse and what advice we give for you to follow whilst our vet travels.

5. What facilities you have available for the examination such as if you have access to a stable with lights, do you have running water or if your horse turned out 24/7. This will help us to begin tailoring an examination and treatment plan before we even arrive at your yard.

If you have horses on the Isle of Man and are interested in the services that Strand Vets Equine can offer, contact us today on 01624 835424.

06/12/2023

Now that many horse owners will be worming for winter, this is a gentle reminder to our equine clients that worming product syringes must be disposed of appropriately.

Many of the chemicals used to treat your horse for a worm infestation, such as avermectin and ivermectin, are actually extremely toxic to dogs and dangerous to aquatic life. So much so that horses treated with ivermectin should not have access to surface water or water courses during their treatment. You should also be disposing of their faeces safely.

If you have any worming syringes laying around that need disposing of, our vets will happily take them away to put in our own pharmaceutical waste.

Let’s all help to keep the animals on the Isle of Man safe.