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THE ED I TOR
Welcome to the ‘Summer 2013’
edition of
Equine Matters...
...produced by XLVets Equine practices.
This issue we focus on the foot; with articles
from both the veterinary and the farrier
perspective on foot lameness, balance and
conformation. We also ask member vets their
views on the old saying ‘no foot no horse’.
One of the great fears of the horse owner is
colic; inside we explain the causes and
treatment options, illustrated by some real
life case studies. Don’t miss some great
advice for improving the nutrition of both
the performance horse and the rider and
the second part of the peak performance
series on eventing.
Enjoy the sunshine and long light
evenings!
03
The causes and consequences
of colic:
Lee Pritchard, Calweton Veterinary
Group explains what colic is and
what it means if your horse has colic
.
05
Nursing feature:
Nursing the
colic case:
Sarah Baillie, Ardene House Veterinary
Practice focuses on the importance
of nursing care in the colic patient.
07
Case Report:
Colic treated with
medical management:
Aimi Duff, Scott Mitchell Associates.
08
Case Report:
Colic requiring
surgical treatment:
Julian Rishworth, The Minster
Veterinary Practice.
11
MRI of the equine foot:
Wendy Furness, Scarsdale Veterinary
Group describes the advantages of
MRI in the assessment of bones and
cartilages within the foot.
12
Foot balance explained:
Chris Lehrbach, Chapelfield Veterinary
Partnership explains how the horse’s
foot balance can be assessed.
13
Trimming and shoeing for long-term
soundness:
Farrier Richard Chard discusses the
important role of the farrier in identifying
and correcting hoof distortions.
15
Feeding for performance:
Dr Teresa Hollands, Senior Nutritionist,
Dodson & Horrell provides information
on nutritional support and fitness for
ourselves and our horses.
SUMMER FEATURE
09
The foot as a cause of lameness:
17
Eventing: We ask the experts for tips
on peak performance:
David Rowlands, Penbode Equine Vets
uncovers the common veterinary problems
of the event horse and how they can
be prevented.
19
Foot conformation: what to look for:
Richard Sutcliffe, Bishopton Veterinary
Group focuses on how foot conformation
relies upon a nu
mber of factors.
20 Vet viewpoint:
Does the old saying 'no foot no horse'
still apply today
?’
Graham Hunter, Ardene House Veterinary
Practice describes the method of investigation,
management and treatment of foot lameness.
Liz Mitchell
MA VetMB CertEP MRCVS
Scott Mitchell Associates
XLVets Equine
member practices
608 Farm & Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group
Ardene House Veterinary Practice
Belmont Veterinary Centre
Bishopton Veterinary Group
Calweton Veterinary Group
Capontree Veterinary Centre
Castle Veterinary Surgeons
Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Cliffe Veterinary Group
Clyde Veterinary Group
Donald S McGregor & Partners
Drove Veterinary Hospital
Dunmuir Veterinary Group
Endell Veterinary Group
Fenwold Veterinary Centre
Glenthorne Veterinary Group
Hook Norton Veterinary Surgeons
Larkmead Veterinary Group
Midshire Veterinary Group Limited
Millcroft Veterinary Group
Minster Veterinary Practice
Northvet Veterinary Group
Paragon Veterinary Group
Parklands Veterinary Group
Penbode Equine Vets
Rosevean Veterinary Practice
Scarsdale Veterinary Hospital
Scott Mitchell Associates
St Boniface Veterinary Clinic
Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons
Westmorland Veterinary Group
Willows Veterinary Group
Wright & Morten
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