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Dr Rebecca
Walshe BVSc (Hons), MACVS (Equine Dentistry)
Canberra Equine
Hospital
A hoof is classified as a
‘Clubbed Hoof’ when the front of the hoof wall is more vertical than the
normal
45 degrees and the heel height of the hoof wall is excessive. In severe cases the horse may be unable to
contact the ground with the affected heels, thus preventing normal wear
of the
heels and exacerbating the problem.
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A “Tied Up” horse looks like
it can not move, especially with the hindquarters. The muscles are
“cramped”
tightly such that the muscles are extremely painful and the horse is
reluctant
to move. Occasionally we see cases that
are tied up in the forelimb shoulder musculature. The affected muscles
that are
not working properly are actually damaged.
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The warm, wet summer weather combined with the late
arrival of autumn frosts has led to a growth in green grass and clover which is
eagerly consumed by horses and ponies. Even in paddocks where the grass appears
minimal, the high levels of sugar in this type of short green pick can cause an
imbalance in the gut bacteria of the horse, leading to laminitis.
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The Australian Veterinary Association is warning horse owners to be prepared as the time of year approaches when Hendra virus infection has appeared in recent years.
“Anyone working with horses should be on the lookout and immediately report any suspected cases of Hendra virus infection over the coming months,” said Dr Barry Smyth, Vice-President of the Australian Veterinary Association.
“Recent mass movements of large flying fox colonies mean owners should be especially vigilant"
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The Canberra Equine Hospital is proud to announce that IRAP therapy is now available. In many thousands of horses around the world, this has proven to be a fantastic therapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
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The Canberra Equine Hospital is excited to announce that it has recently upgraded to Digital Radiography. This advancement in imaging technologies has proven to be a great success over the past weeks.
Whether taking yearling radiographs or diagnostic studies, the vets at Canberra Equine Hospital are finding that the quality of images produced has vastly improved, resulting in more confident diagnostics and, ultimately, better patient care at no increased cost to our clients.
Just one more thing that the Canberra Equine Hospital is doing to advance patient care.
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