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09
Jun

Equine Sarcoids: Stuck between a rock and a hard place.

June 9, 2017
Equine Sarcoids: Stuck between a rock and a hard place. Sarcoids are known to be the most common skin tumour found in horses worldwide. The sarcoid is an aggressive fibroblastic tumour occurring in 6 recognisable forms, all of which have a high natural tendency for recurrence. IN SHORT, SARCOIDS ARE NASTY BUSINESS!! Sarcoids do not...
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09
Jun

Colic Op’s – Not the End of the World!

June 9, 2017
Colic Ops – Not the End of the World! A Thoroughbred gelding presented for further investigation of colic. Suspect large colon displacement was diagnosed as a small amount of gas distension could be palpated within the large colon. All clinical parameters were normal on presentation. Food was gradually reintroduced when rectal examination was normal, however...
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09
Jun

Maxillary sinus cyst

June 9, 2017
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07
Jun

Coughing in horses: Is it always a sign of respiratory disease?

June 7, 2017
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Feb

Holiday hints for horses

February 24, 2017
 As we wind down to the end of the year and look forward to some rest and relaxation, it is worth remembering that our horses do not change their daily requirements, even though we might. While some of our horses may have a bit of a break from their usual work over this period, it...
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Oct

The Perfect Horse

October 13, 2016
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16
Sep

Wound Management

September 16, 2016
Trauma related skin wounds are one of the most common reasons clients require veterinary attention. The most common wounds usually involve the lower limb and are usually lacerations from kicks, fencing or legs getting caught in gates etc. It is important to grasp the basic understanding of wound healing in order to make a better...
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25
Aug

Colic Surgery- to cut or not to cut?

August 25, 2016
Your worst nightmare- your vet says your horse needs colic surgery. Here is what you need to know.  A patient in theatre Most episodes of colic will resolve with prompt veterinary treatment at the stable yard. Should your vet feel that your horse may need additional treatment and monitoring, they will advise that your horse...
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24
Aug

Announcing Fourways Equine Clinic’s and Equicare’s New CT scanner!

August 24, 2016
There have been whispers of new exciting diagnostic equipment at Fourways Equine Clinic, and to this end, we are proud to announce that Fourways Equine Clinic, in conjunction with Equicare, has installed the first standing CT scanner in South Africa. Why is this such ground breaking news? Well, to fully grasp the scope of this...
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30
May

February newsletter: Heat stress and electrolyte balance in horses

May 30, 2016
With the unusually high temperatures and drought conditions that we are experiencing this summer, it is imperative that the approach to our horses’ increased water and electrolyte needs is appropriate. Heat stress can dramatically affect the horse’s health and performance if not managed correctly. During exercise, there is a significant increase in the amount of...
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