Non-Orthopaedic Referral Services

Clyde Vet Group Equine Hospital is on the BEVA list of approved practices willing to take equine emergencies

GENERAL SURGERY

We have a custom built operating theatre with adjacent fully padded recovery room. Induction can be undertaken using a crush door if required and a vet always conducts anaesthesia. Horses are maintained on isoflurane and a mechanical ventilator can be used when required based on the blood gas picture. During anaesthesia the horse's blood pressure (taken directly), blood gases, exspired CO2 and ECG are monitored. Most horses are recovered from anaesthesia with our assisted recovery system.

Routine procedures undertaken:

Colic surgery
Rig operations
Foal surgery
Ruptured bladder repair
Hernia operation

We currently undertake approximately 150 general anaesthetics per annum.

EQUINE MEDICINE

Investigation of weight loss, chronic colic or hepatic disease
Investigation of poor performance
Respiratory conditions
Neurological problems
Neonatal disorders
Gastroscopy
Echocardiography
Overground endoscopy

RESPIRATORY TRACT PROBLEMS

Tieback operation
Videoendoscopy
Surgeries are conducted in-house by Geoff Lane BVet Med DESTS FRCVS.
Routine procedures undertaken:
Hobday
Tieback operation
Tie forward
Overground endoscopy
Laser treatment of upper respiratory tract problems

REPRODUCTION

The Hospital undertakes routine studwork including AI with either frozen or chilled semen.

ULTRASOUND

Doppler and colour flow ultrasound capability for equine cardiology, orthopaedic, gastrointestinal and respiratory examinations.

CARDIOLOGY

Treatment of Atrial fibrillation

FARRIERY

Sandy Beveridge and Stewart Armstrong, both Fellows of the Worshipful Company of Farriers and Examiners for the Company, conduct referral farrier work from the hospital either as part of the case management or as a referral from another farrier.