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THE ED I TOR
Welcome to the ‘Winter 2014’
edition of
Equine Matters...
...produced by XLEquine practices.
In this issue we focus on sarcoids including
real life medical and surgical case examples.
We look at genetic diseases of horses, heart
disease and provide an insight into donkey
health. We have chosen to discuss equine
vaccination as well as continue to provide an
insight into XLEquine with three more featured
veterinary surgeons.
On behalf of XLEquine I would like to
wish you all a great Autumn and
Winter season.
07
A-Z of Donkey Health:
Nicola Harries, Wright & Morten runs
us through Donkey's from A-Z!
09
Sarcoids:
Chris Lehrbach, Chapelfield Veterinary
Partnership looks at the current treatment
options for equine sarcoids.
13
Nursing feature:
Laboratory
Procedures:
Sarah Holmes, Alnorthumbria
Veterinary Group provides us with an
insight into the practice laboratory.
15
Peak Performance: Driving:
Lee Pritchard, Calweton Equine
explains the physical stresses and
demands of the driving horse.
17
Equine Vaccinations:
Laura Ruby, Calweton Equine discusses
the vaccinations available to us in
the U.K.
18
Vet Viewpoint:
We view the opinions of our vets on
the topic of equine vaccinations.
19
Technological Advances: Surgical
Lasers:
Stuart Thorne, Fellowes Farm Equine
Clinic discusses recent advances in
laser surgery.
WINTER FEATURES
03
Heart Disease in the Horse:
Kirstie Pickles, Scarsdale Veterinary Group
discusses heart diseases affecting horses.
05
Equine Genetic Diseases:
Aimi Duff, Scott Mitchell Associates provides
us with information on genetic diseases
of horses.
11
Case Study: Medical Treatment
of Sarcoids:
Sally Hodgson, Hook Norton Veterinary Group.
12
Surgical Feature: Equine Sarcoids:
Richard Morris, Fenwold Veterinary Practice.
Lee Pritchard
BVSc MRCVS
Calweton Veterinary Group
XLEquine member
practices
608 Farm & Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group
Ardene House Vet Practice Ltd
Ashbrook Equine Hospital
Belmont Veterinary Centre
Bishopton Veterinary Group
Calweton Veterinary Group
Capontree Veterinary Centre
Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership
Cliffe Veterinary Group
Clyde Veterinary Group
Donald S McGregor & Partners
Endell Veterinary Group
Fellowes Farm Equine Clinic
Fenwold Veterinary Practice
Glenthorne Veterinary Group
Hook Norton Veterinary Group
Larkmead Veterinary Group
Midshire Veterinary Group Limited
Millcroft Veterinary Group
Northvet Veterinary Group
Paragon Veterinary Group
Parklands Veterinary Group
Penbode Equine Vets
Rosevean Veterinary Practice
Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Scott Mitchell Associates
Severn Edge Veterinary Group
St Boniface Veterinary Clinic
Wensum Valley Veterinary Surgeons
Westmorland Veterinary Group
Wright & Morten Veterinary Surgeons
XLEquine
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.
WINTER EDITION
C O N T E N T S
Equine Matters
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