Can you recognise the signs of colic and do you know what you
can do to prevent it?
🐴Clinical signs of equine colic:
• Flank watching
• Lying down and/or rolling
• Pawing the ground
• Kicking their abdomen
• Stretching
• Reduced or no passing of droppings
• Lack of interest in food
🐴How to prevent equine colic:
• Maintain a feeding routine – do not suddenly change the feed and always introduce new feed gradually
• Ensure your horse always has access to fresh, clean water
• Have a targeted worming plan based on risk and testing
• Book regular dental checks - at least once a year - with your vet or qualified equine dental technician
• Maintain regular exercise which includes turn out or ridden/in hand exercise.
It might raining ☔️ but we are here in force at the Great Yorkshire Show.
Good luck to all competitors !
Plastic Free July 🗑
During Plastic Free July 2024, let's saddle up for a greener ride by minimising plastic waste in every aspect of horse care and ownership.
Have you got any recycling tips and tricks that you could share?
❄️FROZEN ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION ❄️
Here at our BEVA approved A.I. Centre we are able to provide services for both chilled and frozen.
Take a look at these videos of us inseminating a mare this morning with frozen semen. This is collected, processed and cryopreserved to -197 degrees! The sperm then remains viable for an infinite period of time if stored correctly.
A.I. Packages are available as well as having reproduction work done on a “pay as you go” basis.
Contact us at the clinic for more information
Call: 01904 788 840
Summer hoof care 101 - with summer comes dry, cracked hooves
Summer can bring its own set of challenges for horses, especially when it comes to dealing with hard ground conditions.
Here is a video with some tips to help mitigate problems caused by hard ground during the summer.
Do I see double??
On this ultrasound scan you can see two embryo's, scanned at 13d post ovulation.
It is important to scan a mare around 14 days post ovulation for pregnancy diagnosis and for the assessment of twin pregnancies.
Mares rarely maintain twin pregnancies and often they abort early in the pregnancy. Twins that do survive compete for space, often resulting in death of one or both foetuses. Twins often leads to abortion in the later stages of pregnancy. Additionally, twin pregnancies form a high risk for complications for the mare during pregnancy and foaling. If twins are detected on the 14 day scan, one pregnancy is aborted, also called squeezed/pinched, by the vet. It is important that this is achieved prior to implantation of the embryo occurring at 17 days.
This twin pregnancy was successfully reduced to a single pregnancy by one of our stud vets.
If you have any questions regarding stud work or would like to breed your mare, please contact us on 01904 788840 or email [email protected]
Laminitis risk checker🧐🌾
Laminitis is a painful and potentially debilitating condition in horses that affects the tissues connecting the hoof wall to the pedal bone.
Early detection and proactive management are crucial in mitigating the risks associated with laminitis.
Here's a handy video guide to performing a laminitis risk check. If you're concerned about your horse, please contact the practice for advice on 01904788840.
💥📣Our next gastroscopy clinic will take place on Thursday 29th February📣💥
A gastroscopy can provide a definitive answer as to whether your horse is suffering from gastric ulcers. It allows us to visualise the lining of the stomach by passing a 3m long endoscope through the nasal passage into the back of the throat, where it is then swallowed into the oesophagus. The endoscope is then passed down the oesophagus to the stomach. The horse is sedated for this procedure, and it should take approximately 15 minutes to carry out.
We hold regular gastroscopy clinics every month at our Poppleton practice. Gastroscopies are carried out at a significantly reduced price of £150.00, including sedation, and the offer includes horses that have previously been scoped for ulcers.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗨𝗹𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀?
Symptoms include:
Poor condition
Reluctance to eat
Discomfort when girthing or grooming
Weight loss
Recurrent or acute colic
Poor performance
Changes in attitude and behaviour
Some horses show few or very subtle symptoms. If your horse is showing any of these symptoms, please contact us at the clinic. Ring to book 01904788840 or use the website link: www.minsterequinevets.co.uk/gastroscopy-booking .
Many of us start the New Year with a resolution to get fit and exercise more, and that's no different for Minstral, who is owned by vet Katherine, and who many of you may have met at our client evenings. As an older boy, Katherine has treated Minstral to some sessions on the water treadmill.
💦🌊Benefits of a water treadmill🌊💦
Exercise on a water treadmill can be useful for both healthy horses, and those recovering from injury. The low impact, controlled, straight line exercise makes it particularly useful in the rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries, and horses with back pain will benefit from improving their core strength and lumbar flexion. For older horses suffering from arthritis, the water treadmill encourages increased range of motion of the joints, and helps support muscle tone. For performance horses it is a useful addition to any training program, helping to improve strength, stamina and suppleness.
If you think your horse may benefit from water treadmill exercise, or you would like to find out more, feel free to contact the clinic and chat to one of our vets.
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Whether you're hunting or competing through the winter, or want to help your horse to shed some extra pounds, a clipping service under sedation is available at our clinics. Leg and head clipping, and mane and tail tidying is also available for an extra fee.
There is the option to leave your horse with us for the day at the Poppleton clinic or it can be done while you wait. After clipping your horse will receive a good groom and hot cloth, leaving them sparkling ready for you to take home.
Please phone our office on 01904 788 840 for more information and to book. Please note, for the best results all horses should arrive at the clinic clean and ready to be clipped; dirty horses will incur a ‘dirty horse fee’ of £20 which covers the extra blades used and sharpening costs incurred when clipping unclean horses.
✂️ Hunter clip £110 including sedation. ✂️
Half head, saddle patch (optional) and legs left on.
✂️ Chaser clip £80 including sedation. ✂️
Half head, half neck, shoulder and belly clipped, and legs left on.
✨ Extras ✨
Full head clip + £5
Feather trimmed (light feather only, back of legs) + £10
Legs fully clipped out (inc. full-feathered breeds) + £25
Mane tidy (pulled or raked) + £15
Tail tidy (tail raked and trimmed) + £15
Dirty horse fee - £20 💩❌
📣 Please note that the next gastroscopy clinic will take place on Tuesday 2nd January, to avoid the Christmas week.📣
A gastroscopy can provide a definitive answer as to whether your horse is suffering from gastric ulcers. It allows us to visualise the lining of the stomach by passing a 3m long endoscope through the nasal passage into the back of the throat, where it is then swallowed into the oesophagus. The endoscope is then passed down the oesophagus to the stomach. The horse is sedated for this procedure, and it should take approximately 15 minutes to carry out.
We hold regular gastroscopy clinics every month at our Poppleton practice. Gastroscopies are carried out at a significantly reduced price of £150.00, including sedation, and the offer includes horses that have previously been scoped for ulcers.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗨𝗹𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀?
Gastric ulcers are caused by prolonged exposure to acid in the stomach, leading to erosion of the stomach lining. Ulcers can appear in two areas; the glandular mucosa and the squamous mucosa. The glandular mucosa is naturally in contact with the acid, and ulcers here can indicate a reduced ability of this tissue to protect itself. The squamous mucosa is the non-glandular tissue that should not normally be in contact with the stomach acid. Ulcers here can be caused by forage deprivation, exercise on an empty stomach, high work intensities and diets high in concentrates.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗨𝗹𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀?
Symptoms include:
Poor condition
Reluctance to eat
Discomfort when girthing or grooming
Weight loss
Recurrent or acute colic
Poor performance
Changes in attitude and behaviour
Some horses show few or very subtle symptoms. If your horse is showing any of these symptoms, please contact us at the clinic. www.minsterequinevets.co.uk/gastroscopy-booking
Detecting lameness in horses requires careful observation and evaluation of their gait and behaviour.
If you suspect your horse may be lame, consult your vet. They can perform a thorough examination, including flexion tests, nerve blocks, or imaging techniques like X-rays or ultrasound, to identify the source of lameness and recommend appropriate treatment or management options.
Here is a video with some signs to look for.
We've been talking about flu all week but ultimately it's all about giving our horses the best care possible.
Our horses mean a lot to the team here, but what does your horse mean to you?
Let's ensure we work as a community to safeguard the well-being, health and happiness of our best friends.
#WheresTheFunInFlu
#EFAW2023
Top tips for biosecurity at events from vet Gemma Dransfield at Minster Equine Clinic!
Did you know the flu virus can live on surfaces, objects and your clothing?
Don't forget to keep your horse safe when you return home from an event.
#WheresTheFunInFlu
#EFAW2023
Top tips for biosecurity at events from vet Gemma Dransfield at Minster Equine!
Did you know the flu virus can live on surfaces, objects and your clothing?
Don't forget to keep your horse safe when you return home from an event.
#WheresTheFunInFlu
#EFAW2023
To ensure a smooth and efficient vaccination process, it’s important to have your horse's passport readily available when the vet arrives. The horse's passport is an essential document that contains vital information about your equine companion, including its medical history, identification details, and vaccination records.
*Please also note- the horse should be signed out of the human food chain. Vets will check this before supplying certain medications.
Here’s a video on why having your horse's passport on hand during vaccination is essential.
How to prevent your horse from getting equine flu?
Regular VACCINATION programme
+
GOOD STABLE MANAGEMENT
=
Prevents FLU spreading!
#WheresTheFunInFlu
#EFAW2023
Our equine veterinary services offered at your horse's home provide the utmost convenience and personalised care for your horse. Whether it's routine check-ups, vaccinations, dental care, or more complex medical treatments, the comfort and familiarity of your horse's environment can contribute to a more relaxed and cooperative patient. Our vets bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience, ensuring that your horse receives the best medical attention without the need for transportation.
To register with us/book your horse in for a visit, please contact the practice on 01904 788840.
Whether you're hunting or competing through the winter, or want to help your horse to shed some extra pounds, a clipping service under sedation is available at our clinics. Leg and head clipping, and mane and tail tidying is also available for an extra fee. The clipping is carried out by our experienced student veterinary nurse Becky Driffield, who was the winner of Equestrian Business Awards Groom of the Year 2021.
There is the option to leave your horse with us for the day at the Poppleton clinic or it can be done while you wait. After clipping your horse will receive a good groom and hot cloth, leaving them sparkling ready for you to take home.
Please phone our office on 01904 788 840 for more information and to book. Please note, for the best results all horses should arrive at the clinic clean and ready to be clipped; dirty horses will incur a ‘dirty horse fee’ of £20 which covers the extra blades used and sharpening costs incurred when clipping unclean horses.
✂️ Hunter clip £110 including sedation. ✂️
Half head, saddle patch (optional) and legs left on.
✂️ Chaser clip £80 including sedation. ✂️
Half head, half neck, shoulder and belly clipped, and legs left on.
✨ Extras ✨
Full head clip + £5
Feather trimmed (light feather only, back of legs) + £10
Legs fully clipped out (inc. full-feathered breeds) + £25
Mane tidy (pulled or raked) + £15
Tail tidy (tail raked and trimmed) + £15
Dirty horse fee - £20 💩❌
