THE ED I TOR
Welcome to the ‘Spring 2015’
edition of
Equine Matters...
...produced by XLEquine practices.
In this issue we focus on the equine foot with
articles on foot balance, radiography of the
equine foot and equine keratoma. We look at
angular limb deformities in foals with a real life
case study and a surgical feature.
We have chosen to discuss anti-doping
regulations and their ability to maintain fair
competition 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 happy and healthy 2015.
SPRING FEATURES
03
Equine foot balance:
Graham Hunter, Ardene House Veterinary
Practice explains what we mean by foot
balance and its impact on performance.
11
Angular limb deformities in foals:
Toby Kemble, Wensum Valley Veterinary
Surgeons discusses the assessment and
treatment of angular limb deformities in foals.
13
Case study:
ALD Treatment with farriery and splinting, Sam
Cutts, Hook Norton Veterinary Surgeons.
14
Surgical feature:
Management of angular limb deformities,
Peter Bakonyi, Chapelfield Veterinary
Partnership.
Lee Pritchard
BVSc MRCVS
Calweton Veterinary Group
XLEquine member
practices
608 Farm & Equine Veterinary Surgeons
Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group
Ardene House Vet Practice Limited
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.
SPRING EDITION
C O N T E N T S
Equine Matters
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CONTENTS
05
Radiography of the equine foot:
Paul Smith, Westmorland Veterinary
Group discusses radiography of the
horse’s foot.
06
Managing pain in horses:
Aimi Duff, Scott Mitchell Associates
explains the management of pain
in horses.
07
Role of the equine veterinary nurse:
Marie Rippingale, Scarsdale Veterinary
Group looks at the role of the
veterinary nurse within equine practice.
09
Equine liver disease:
Heather Urquhart, Scarsdale Veterinary
Group discusses the causes, diagnosis
and treatment of equine liver disease.
15
Pre-purchase examination:
Stuart Thorne, Fellowes Farm runs us
through the pre-purchase examination.
17
Anti-doping & controlled medication
in competition:
David Rowlands, Penbode Equine Vets
explains the current anti-doping and
controlled medication regulations.
18
Vet viewpoint:
We view the opinions of our vets on
the topic of anti-doping and controlled
medication in equine sport.
19
Recent advances in the veterinary
industry:
XLEquine provides us with an insight
into laparoscopy in horses.
20
Equine keratoma:
Lee Pritchard, Calweton Veterinary
Group provides information on
keratomas in horses.
