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Our facilities for equine care
The equine side of the practice cares for all types of equines, whether they be competitive champions or simply retired companions.

We have a basic equine operating area for surgical procedures such as rig castrations, tie-backs and standing joint flushes. We also maintain good working relations with the surrounding referral practices and are able to arrange rapid referral for complicated equine procedures such as colic and orthopaedic surgery. Visiting surgeons also extend the range of operations available.

We have our own well equipped laboratory, enabling us to have same day results for many tests. This is particulary useful in emergency or critical care cases where time may be vital.

We also perform Worm Egg Counts to check for worm burdens in your horses and provide advice on worm control programmes

We have a linear and curvilinear ultrasound scanners with a stand-off that allows us to perform both reproductive work, such as oestrus staging and pregnancy diagnosis, and aid in the investigation of complicated lameness, such as tendinous strains and tears. It also allows us to examine some internal organs e.g. the liver.

Our portable X-ray machine and in-house CR Digital Developer is one of our most used diagnostic tools. Although we prefer to take X-rays in North Tawton where possible, the X-ray machine can be taken and used anywhere with an adequate power supply.

We also have two endoscopes which areuseful tools in the diagnosis (and sometimes treatment) of many equine maladies. Evaluation of the airways, including the larynx, guttoral pouches and oesophagus is extremely difficult without this useful piece of equipment.

A cryosurgical unit has been available for over 20 years and is very useful for the treatment of some equine sarcoids.
Our new Equine motorised HDE system along with a dental dremmel and extensive set of hand teeth rasps provide for both routine and specialised equine dental work.

Equine Links

The Farriers Registration Council
The statutory body for the GB farriery profession.

The Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons
The RCVS is the regulatory body for the UK veterinary profession.

The British Horse Society
The BHS is the most influential equine charity and provides a variety of links to equine resources online.

The Donkey Sanctuary
The Donkey Sanctuary is a charity looking after the welfare of donkeys worldwide and providing information to donkey owners.

The International League
for the Protection of Horses
The ILPH is an international charity promoting the welfare and health of horses worldwide.



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