Horses have always been at the heart of our practice since its foundation way back in 1850. Today we offer a modern, friendly equine veterinary service designed to meet the needs of the individual horse owner. This philosophy starts with our equine reception team all of whom keep horses themselves and understand your problems. We have eight full time enthusiastic equine vets many of whom have post graduate qualifications in equine practice. Our aim is to offer a holistic approach to the health
requirements of your horse from foal to old age.
The equine practice is one of the largest in the midlands with over 10,000 visits being made to horses in the locality every year.
Work varies from routine vaccination to detailed examination of damaged tendons with diagnostic ultrasound imaging. The Practice cares for approximately 6,000 horses annually and is under the guidance of Richard Stephenson and Gil Riley. Hugh Davies, an Equine vet with over 40 years experience, acts as Honorary consultant to the Practice.
Facilities include:-
- Equine diagnostic and surgical centre at Crown Inn Farm Fradley.
- Equipment for General anaesthesia, includes: knock down box, pulse oximetry, real time E.C.G. and invasive blood pressure monitoring.
- A mobile radiography unit. Radiographs can also be obtained at our Equine Unit where automatic film processing can usually produces films while you wait.
- A diagnostic ulrasound unit. 7.5 MHz linear scanner enables diagnosis and monitoring of tendon injuries.
- A cryosurgery unit is particularly helpful in the treatment of sarcoids.
- There is a J.M.B. approved measuring pad at the Equine centre.
- We have a fibreoptic endoscope for U.R.T. investigations and tracheal washing.
- In house laboratory facilities including full biochemistry service.
- The Practice also undertakes routine vaccination, and Microchipping. We provide a full 24 hour emergency service to our registered clients.
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