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XLVets Equine
Member Practices
608 Vet Group
Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group
Ardene House Veterinary Hospital
Belmont Veterinary Centre
Bishopton Veterinary Group
Capontree Veterinary Centre
Castle Veterinary Surgeons
Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Cliffe Veterinary Group
Clyde Veterinary Group
Drove Veterinary Hospital
Endell Veterinary Group
Fenwold Veterinary Centre
Glenthorne Veterinary Group
Hook Norton Veterinary Surgeons
Larkmead Veterinary Group
Millcroft Veterinary Group
Minster Veterinary Practice
Northvet Veterinary Group
Paragon Veterinary Group
Parklands Veterinary Group
PAWS Veterinary Health Centre
Penbode Veterinary Group
Rosevean Veterinary Practice
Rutland Veterinary Centre
Scarsdale Veterinary Hospital
Scott Mitchell Associates
Shepton Veterinary Group
St Boniface Veterinary Clinic
Thrums Veterinary Group
Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons
Westmorland Veterinary Group
Willows Veterinary Group
Wright & Morten
XLVets
is a novel and exciting initiative
conceived from within the veterinary profession.
We are all independently owned, progressive
veterinary practices located throughout the
United Kingdom committed to working together
for the benefit of our clients.
AUTUMN/WINTER EDITION
C O N T E N T S
THE ED I TOR
Welcome to the ‘Autumn/Winter’
issue of
Equine Matters...
Equine Matters
is published by:
XLVet UK Ltd, Carlisle House
Townhead Road, Dalston
Carlisle CA5 7JF
Tel: (01228) 711788
*This publication is supplied free of charge to
equine clients of XLVets member practices.
© XLVet UK Ltd
No part of this publication may be reproduced
without prior permission of the publisher.
Disclaimer:
XLVets does not necessarily share the views of
contributors. No responsibility can be accepted
for opinions expressed by contributors, or claims
made by advertisers within this publication.
CONTENTS
WOUND MANAGEMENT PART 2
03
Wound Healing:
Dave Rowlands of Penbode Veterinary
Group provides useful tips for horse
owners on how to manage wounds.
05
Skin Graft Case Study:
Louise Cornish of Clyde Veterinary
Group explains the use of a skin graft.
06
Case Study - Wound Casting:
Chris Lehrbach, Chapelfield Veterinary
Partnership explains the benefits of a
limb cast.
EQUINE HEALTH
09
Weight Loss:
Richard Sutcliffe of Bishopton Veterinary
Group investigates the issue of weight
loss, and how careful examination and
clinical tests can minimise further loss.
RACING FEATURE
13
Behind the scenes at the races:
A day’s work for a Vet at the races by
Lesly Barwise-Munro, Alnorthumbria
Veterinary Group.
15
Vet Viewpoint:
Four XLVet members provide their view
on ‘Is racing a welfare issue
?
’.
SPECIAL FEATURES
07
Equine Physiotherapy...
Marie Rippingale, Scarsdale Veterinary Group
decribes her role as an Equine Veterinary Nurse
and offers advice on training and qualifications.
11
Careers:
Equine Veterinary Nurse
Liz Mitchell
MA VetMB CertEP MRCVS
Scott Mitchell Associates
With the shortening days it is time to think
about winter feed, the good spring weather
means there should be some good hay
and haylage available. Many horses lose
weight in the winter this edition's article
provides some good advice on the
investigation of weight loss. We also have
the second part of the wounds feature and
a great insight into a day at the races for a
working vet as well as a topical discussion
on horse welfare in racing. In this issue
we begin the first in a series of articles on
equine physiotherapy and provide careers
advice for anyone considering equine
veterinary nursing.
Enjoy the winter season and stay safe!
Based in Cheshire, Chartered Animal
Physiotherapist, Rachel Greetham provides an
overview of why equine physiotherapy plays an
important part in veterinary medicine.