At Avonvale Equine Vet Practice, we have a full range of diagnostic and laboratory equipment. Our ambulatory equipment allows us to investigate and treat sarcoids, colic, and other complex medical cases at your yard, or at our partner facility, Lynwood Stud.
Our equine medical expertise encompasses gastroenterology and colic, weight loss investigation, respiratory disease investigation, cardiology, ophthalmology, dermatology including sarcoid treatment for horses and foal medicine.
We are an ambulatory equine vet practice providing 24/7 emergency call-outs, which are always covered by our own in-house equine vets. Our equine vets are supported by our on-site laboratory, which allows us to process tests quickly in emergency situations.
Poor performance may be caused by a number of medical conditions such as gastric ulcers, respiratory or muscle problems, in addition to orthopaedic conditions. Therefore, poor performance investigation often involves co-operation between equine medicine and lameness teams. Our equine vets are highly experienced and knowledgeable, and we take a methodical, collaborative approach to diagnosis and treatment.
Our equine medicine team is led by Naomi de Pennington, who holds the certificate in equine internal medicine and is recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons as an Advanced Practitioner in Equine Internal Medicine.
We have a fully portable state of the art video-endoscopy unit which includes a 3.5m gastroscope to enable us to examine the stomachs of horses of any size, either at your yard or at our partner facility. Our high specification mobile ultrasound equipment allows detailed investigation of intestinal, liver and cardiac disease.
We also run regular discounted gastroscope clinics for new and existing clients. You can find out more about equine gastroscopy here.
Sarcoids are a common problem in horses and they account for around 40% of all equine cancers. Sarcoids do not usually go away on their own, so it is always important to seek veterinary advice. The treatment of sarcoids in horses needs to be considered carefully depending on the type and severity. This can include the use of chemotherapy drugs and / or surgery. Our experienced equine vets can investigate and treat sarcoids, including those requiring surgical intervention.
You can learn more about the various sarcoid treatment options here.
Colic is a very common ailment, and cases can deteriorate rapidly if not treated promptly and effectively. Colic treatment can involve pain relief, administration of fluids and / or use of intestinal muscle relaxants. Some colic cases require more intensive treatment and nursing, and our dedicated equine vets are on-hand to provide 24/7 care when required. We can also refer serious and complex cases to a suitable facility where necessary.
Learn about the symptoms of colic in horses here.
