Dolomites Equine Veterinary Services

11/05/2024

Dental care 🦷🦷🐎🐎😁

31/03/2024

15/03/2024

UNDERSTANDING HOOF ABSCESSES
Sooner or later (and especially at this time of year), nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does "hoof abscess" actually mean? The diagram below shows a simplified view of the equine hoof to help you visualize the structures involved in this process.

Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks and wounds, even horseshoeing holes. The bacteria then get trapped between the sensitive laminae (the tissue layer that bonds the hoof capsule to the coffin bone) and the hoof wall or sole and create pus; the pus builds up over the course of time and puts pressure behind the hoof wall or sole, until it causes the sudden onset of acute lameness when the pain finally becomes too great.

Hoof abscesses can mimic other more serious diseases or injuries, so involving your veterinarian early on in the diagnosis and prompt treatment of this condition is always a good idea. Some abscesses will be uncomplicated and rupture on their own like a large pimple at the coronary band or heel bulbs; other abscesses, however, could require radiographs and will need to be surgically drained.

As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!

21/12/2023

Buon Natale a tutti 🎄
Frohe Weihnachten an alle 🎄
Merry Christmas 🎄

21/09/2023

‼️Headshaking‼️

Latest Headshaking Research Presented at British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress 2023 in Birmingham, UK Last week Dr Veronica Roberts presented our group’s latest research on horses with TRIGEMINAL-MEDIATED HEADSHAKING at the 2023 BEVA CONGRESS in Birmingham.  Headshaking is a distr...

19/08/2023

Es gibt eine neue Folge des „Pferdemedizin heute“. Dieses Mal sprechen Professor Dr. Karsten Feige aus der und Ina Tenz gemeinsam mit Dr. Maren Hellige, einer Expertin auf diesem Gebiet, über ECVM. ECVM steht für „Equine Complex Vertebral Malformation“, eine Degeneration der unteren Halswirbel C6 und C7. Das Thema wird von Züchterinnen und Züchtern, Zuchtverbänden und Tierärztinnen und Tierärzten derzeit heiß diskutiert. Die Symptome sind sehr unterschiedlich und es gibt kaum gesicherte wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse über die Erkrankung.

🐎🐎🐎 Der Podcast "Pferdemedizin heute" erscheint in unregelmäßigen Abständen und ist kostenlos. Ihr findet ihn auf der Seite der Gesellschaft für Pferdemedizin (https://gpm-vet.de/podcast), überall dort, wo es Podcasts gibt, und auf den Seiten der TiHo: www.tiho-hannover.de/podcast-pferdemedizin

08/08/2023

‼️ISELP European Module “Fetlock, Carpus and Metacarpus” in Germany🇩🇪
Wetlab day 🤩
❤️🐎

04/08/2023

On my way to Iselp module “Fetlock and Carpus” in Munich!!
So happy to be invidet again as instructor for the ultrasound wetlabs🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰

31/07/2023

‼️‼️Dolomites Equine Veterinary services: pre-purchase visit 🐎🐎 in France🇫🇷
Will this wonderful jumping-horse go from France 🇫🇷 to Qatar 🇶🇦 ?!!??
Let’s check him accurately….

28/07/2023

Working with a view 🤩 🚑🐴🐴🚑🐎🐎

22/07/2023

WHY DO HORSES GET ULCERS?

Equine gastric ulcers can affect any horse at any age. Up to 90% of racehorses and 60% of show horses, as well as non-performance horses and even foals are affected by equine gastric ulcers, which are the result of the erosion of the lining of the stomach due to a prolonged exposure to the normal acid in the stomach. Unlike ulcers in humans, bacteria do not appear to cause equine gastric ulcers and this condition is often a man-made disease.

Please note that the only way to definitively diagnose ulcers is through gastroscopy, and that a qualified equine veterinarian should be consulted in any case of suspected gastric ulcers to determine the best course of action and treatment for the individual horse. Prevention of ulcers is the key in helping your horse, as neutralizing the production of stomach acid is nature’s best antacid.

Contact your veterinarian for more information, or read more on equine gastric ulcers on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/equine-gastric-ulcers-special-care-and-nutrition

11/06/2023

Studying advanced course and having a great time ❤️❤️

23/02/2023

𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐄𝐓 𝐈𝐈 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐇𝐕-𝟏

The organizing committee of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva Nova, Spain, has cancelled the second part of its spring tour (Spring MET II, 7-26 February 2023) after four horses at the venue have returned positive tests for the Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1. The four horses that have returned positive tests are febrile but show no signs of neurological disease.

On Tuesday 21 February 2023, ten horses at the venue went into isolation in accordance with the FEI Veterinary Regulations after six of them were febrile. None of them showed any signs of neurological disease. All of the ten horses had been stabled in the same tent at the venue before they went into isolation. The same day, swab tests were taken from all ten horses. On Wednesday 22 February, four of the ten tests returned positive, four returned negative and two were inconclusive. The tests were analysed by VISAVET.UCM, Madrid.

The Valencia Veterinary Department has decided that all 82 horses stabled in the same tent as those four that have returned positive tests, must remain on the venue for at least one week. It is required that all of these horses make a test on Thursday 23 February, followed by a second test seven days later. Horses that return negative tests will then be free to leave the venue. These horses will have to return to their home stables, and will be blocked in the FEI database according to FEI rules.

All other horses – that have not been stabled in the same tent as those returning positive tests – are free to leave the venue, as long as they during a pre-departure veterinary check-up show to be fever free and without any symptoms. Also these horses will have to return to their home stables, and will be blocked in the FEI database according to FEI rules.

A total of 989 horses have participated at the Spring MET II.

The organizing committee of the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour is working closely with the Valencia Veterinary Department as well as the FEI, and follows all protocols to protect the horses.

For all participants at all competitions, please be reminded of the importance of the biosecurity requirements and best practices in the FEI Veterinary Regulations. Checking and recording temperatures twice daily is mandatory at FEI events.

04/02/2023

Congresso Internazionale Sive

01/02/2023

DID YOU KNOW?

Puncture wounds in the foot qualify as medical emergencies, due to the amount of vital structures just beneath the sole that can be physically damaged and/or contaminated with bacteria when they are penetrated by a sharp object.

If your horse steps on a nail or other sharp object and it remains embedded in the hoof, resist the temptation to pull the nail out and consult with your veterinarian first. Leaving the nail in place will allow the vet to take x-rays of the foot before removal, which helps to identify exactly what structures have been penetrated, and to plan the most appropriate strategy for dealing with the situation.

If your veterinarian advises, carefully remove the nail to prevent the horse from stepping on it and driving it deeper into the hoof cavity. As you remove it, be sure to mark the exact point and depth of entry with tape and/or a marker so the veterinarian can assess the extent of damage. Apply antiseptic to the wound, and wrap to prevent additional contamination while you wait for your appointment.

Penetrating hoof wounds can be extremely serious and shouldn’t be underestimated. The prognosis for successful recovery depends on quick action to identify the path of the nail, treatment of potential infection and mechanical damage to the foot, and proper aftercare. As always, consult your horse doctor for more information and advice!

28/01/2023

24/09/2022

Film delves into how ‘naughty’ horse behavior is often a reflection of underlying musculoskeletal problems.

16/09/2022

Con deroga temporanea, dal 1° ottobre 2022 al 1° aprile 2023, i cavalli potranno gareggiare negli eventi Fei con l'ultimo richiamo effettuato entro un periodo di 12 mesi e non di 6 mesi come attualmente in vigore !!

Vaccinazioni a 12 mesi per i meno a rischio per lasciare le dosi ai più esposti. Deroga temporanea Fei per l'antinfluenzale e controlli di biosicurezza

31/08/2022

https://www.anmvioggi.it/rubriche/attualita/73087-west-nile-casi-nei-cavalli-vaccinazione-raccomandata.html?fbclid=IwAR0eLmhvX7Ty3yBG5QPl9nNoR2Y08twXyd6-jz3Ij-TE_Om2sQBJ_lYMEXs

Leggi l'articolo: West Nile, casi nei cavalli: vaccinazione raccomandata | Oggi | Quotidiano dell' Associazione Nazionale Medici Veterinari Italiani

29/07/2022

HOOF ABSCESSES EXPLAINED

Sooner or later, nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does "hoof abscess" actually mean?

Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks and wounds, even horseshoeing holes. The bacteria then get trapped between the sensitive laminae (the tissue layer that bonds the hoof capsule to the coffin bone) and the hoof wall or sole and create pus; the pus builds up over the course of time and puts pressure behind the hoof wall or sole, until it causes the sudden onset of acute lameness when the pain finally becomes too great.
(The diagram below shows a simplified view of the equine hoof to help you visualize the structures involved in this process.)

Hoof abscesses can mimic other more serious diseases or injuries, so involving your veterinarian early on in the diagnosis and prompt treatment of this condition is always a good idea. Some abscesses will be uncomplicated and rupture on their own like a large pimple at the coronary band or heel bulbs; other abscesses, however, could require radiographs and will need to be surgically drained.

Read more about hoof abscesses on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/hoof-abscesses

07/07/2022

So lucky to work in a wonderful place like this 🤩🤩
❤️❤️

10/06/2022

09/06/2022

So happy to be invited again as ultrasound instructor at the ISELP course, this time in Turin 🤩🤩

10/05/2022

The more you know...

Gastric ulcer disease is a very common problem in equines and it affects over 60% of adult horses (depending on age, performance, and evaluated populations). While Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is more prevalent in high performance horses, it's important to remember that any horse can be affected, as all equines suffer from stress (like traveling, stall confinement, changes in diet, etc.) which over time may result in gastric ulcers.

The signs of ulcers a horse might show are highly variable between individuals, but they usually include variations of "bad behavior" like general grumpiness, reluctance to perform, cribbing and teeth-grinding, tail-swishing and other behaviors suggesting restlessness and physical discomfort. Rough hair coat, weight loss and poor body condition are also common.

If your horse is exhibiting any of these signs, it may be time to consult your veterinarian rather than just chalk them off as behavioral or training issues. Proper diagnosis is crucial to get appropriate treatment started promptly, and your horse doctor will also be able to make recommendations for environmental and management changes that can you help prevent a relapse of ulcers in the future.

More information about EGUS is available on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/equine-gastric-ulcer-syndrome