South Equine Veterinary

11/11/2024

Dear Clients,
It has come that time of the year when we take a little break to recharge batteries. We will not be in from the 16th of November to the 8th of December, Like always you will still be able to reach us through Email, whatsApp, Facebook.. and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you so much for your understanding and apologize for the inconvenience.
Ricardo

02/10/2024

05/09/2024

UNDERSTANDING PROUD FLESH ✍️

Wounds on the bodies and limbs of our equine companions are exceptionally common. In particular, wounds on lower limbs can be especially difficult to manage. There is little extra skin in these areas, making large wounds difficult to close via suturing.

In addition, wounds on the lower legs are contaminated easily with bacteria since they are closer to the ground, bedding, and manure. The constant movement of an animal's legs as it walks, turns, and bears weight can also greatly impair healing, especially if the wound occurs over a joint. All of these factors can often halt the normal progression of the healing process and result in a chronic wound.

Persistent inflammation, along with infection, is a major contributor to exuberant granulation tissue (or proud flesh) formation in a wound. Proud flesh is not conducive to wound healing as it prevents the wound from epithelializing (the process of the skin cells covering the wound), and sometimes it can become so large that it appears to be a tumor, usually obliterating the original wound.

Prevention of proud flesh involves good wound management. For the best healing, wounds should be identified and treated quickly and properly — especially on the lower limbs. Consult your veterinarian about any wounds that appear deep or extensive, that lie over important structures (like joints and tendons), or that already show signs of proud flesh development. Rather than waste time and money in trials and errors that could delay your equid's healing, ask your veterinarian what products are best for your situation.

30/05/2024

19/04/2024

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17/04/2024

Unfortunately accidents do happen! 😟. With ultrasound we are able to diagnosed fractures other wise difficult to xray. In this case fracture of the Ilium wing.

01/04/2024

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08/03/2024

Finally!!👏🏻👌🏻(only took a year 😅🤦🏻), we have a web page, a way for you to know us a little bit better and what we do. Have a look and tell us what you think, feel free to share it if you think may be of help to somebody. Thank you again to all the clients that have made this possible 🙏🏻😘

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06/03/2024

Another beautiful, peaceful morning on rounds!

09/02/2024

Very good video 👌🏻. That time of the year again...

Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute shows horse owners how to examine a placenta, a crucial step in managing foaling mares.

18/01/2024

Truly a beautiful morning!!

17/01/2024

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING (A FOAL) 🐴

If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you're almost there. Labor and delivery, while momentous, are generally uncomplicated — however, being a prepared and informed owner will help you keep your anxiety in check so you can assist the new mother and foal get off to a great start.

Here are some things you can do to prepare for the arrival of the foal:

• Consult with your veterinarian well in advance of the birth. Know how to reach your regular veterinarian after hours and ask about a back-up or referring veterinarian in case your regular horse doctor is not available.

• Clean and disinfect the stall as thoroughly as possible. Provide adequate bedding.

• Wash the mare's udder, v***a and hindquarters with a mild soap and rinse thoroughly.

• Wrap the mare's tail with a clean wrap when you observe the first stage of labor. Be sure that the wrap is not applied too tightly or left on too long, as it can cut off circulation and permanently damage the tail.

• Time each stage of labor, to help you keep accurate track of the mare's progress. Take written notes! When you're worried or anxious, your perception of time can become distorted.

As always, these are general guidelines and you should contact your veterinarian for more information specific to your situation. Good luck!

12/11/2023

Here are couple of interesting cases that came to us last week, one of them as a second opinion (pics label 1 and 2 same horse slightly different level image) We were able to clearly show the owner what was happening (not always is so clear for the client to see), we do try to explain as much as we can and give different treatment options. Diagnostic imaging in this case Ultrasound is very important part of our practice .. always learning.
We also would like to let our clients (The ones that always been there, The new ones, and the ones that keep coming) know that we will be close from the 17th of november until the 27th of november (we will be available on phone, whatsupp, facebook, email, we are always happy to hear from you.)
It's been a very good first season would not change it for anything!! Thank you!! for your trust and hope the veterinary service has been to your standard, although we know there is always room for improvement! and we always aim for that. Now it´s time to charge the batteries... prepare for the winter. Thank you for your trust!

09/11/2023

The term "fat leg" is pretty self-explanatory, but do you know the difference between stocking up and cellulitis?

Many horses will "stock up" with subcutaneous edema (fluid swelling) in two or more legs (usually the hind limbs). Stocking up generally results from a significant decrease in exercise and usually resolves as the horse starts exercising again.

Lymphangitis (or vasculitis, big leg disease, staph infection, or cellulitis), however, is a bacterial infection and a dramatically different condition. While its causes may vary, it’s easy to spot once it sets in: the swelling will be extreme, hot and very painful to the touch, and the horse will be depressed due to the fever and discomfort.

If you think your equine friend has cellulitis or even if you're not sure, we encourage you to seek professional help promptly. Your horse doctor will make the best treatment recommendations, both to reduce swelling and to address any sort of bacterial infection that might be active or that could occur due to the edema in the soft tissue.

Read more on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/lymphangitis-frustrating-condition

04/11/2023

There is something about the Saturday morning rounds, so quite and peaceful, so many different beatyful places that you see during the week but don't have the chance to look at them. Truly lucky!! 🙏🏻

03/11/2023

Great practical information courtesy of the horse doctors at Barrow Veterinary Service:

NORMAL: NOT JUST A SETTING ON THE DRYER!
If your horse seems a little "off," do you know what his "normal" is? One of the best ways you can determine if your horse is ill is to know his normal vitals—temperature, breaths per minute, heart rate, and capillary refill time. If they are outside the normal range, a call to your equine veterinarian is definitely warranted! Any refusal to eat a meal or to get up from a recumbent position is also a clue that you and your equine friend need assistance.