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Oxford, PA 19363
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Our new equine clinic and surgical facility The surgical suite View of our round pen Our exam hall and private exam rooms The business office side Surgical suite Exam...
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Surgical Services
Our surgical team provides comprehensive care for a wide variety of conditions. Most of the procedures we currently preform are elective in nature and include neurectomies, arthroscopy and upper airway surgeries. We also offer emergency services for complicated wounds that may involve joints or tendons. For a complete list of our surgical services please view our main surgical page. Orthopedic surgery – Arthroscopy – Elective (“Chip” removal, OCD removal) – Emergency (infected, open joints or tendon sheaths) – Lower limb surgeries -Neurectomies for foot lameness and Suspensory ligament lameness – Spint bone removal – Foal surgeries – Angular limb deformities (“crooked leg”) – Check ligament desmotomy -Back surgeries (“Kissing Spine”) – Interspinous Ligament Desmotomy Soft Tissue surgery – Complicated wound repair -Upper Airway surgery – Reproductive surgeries – Cryptorchid castration – Ovariectomy (“Spay”) – Post-foaling injuries – Dental and Sinus surgery – Foal surgeries – Hernia repair – Bladder rupture – Infected or patent umbilicus (“belly button” surgery) – Mass removal and supportive therapies (chemotherapy, cryotherapy) Standing Surgery One of the main concerns surrounding surgical procedures on horses is the anesthetic event, particularly the recovery period. Although advances in equine anesthesia have made general anesthesia in horses increasingly safe, standing surgical procedures using sedation and local blocks and avoid general anesthesia are a desirable option in select cases. Horses that are systemically compromised, have preexisting injury that increases concerns about anesthetic recovery, or are simply too big to safely anesthetize for prolonged periods of time are good candidates for standing surgery. In some cases, standing surgery facilitates the procedure by taking advantage of gravity and allowing more accurate evaluation and manipulation of the anatomy of the horse. Contraindications...
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Ambulatory Service
The majority of care we provide is on the farm where the horse is stabled. In addition to providing routine care, our veterinarians make a special effort to develop a unique preventative care program for each farm. Many factors influence what may be a proper program for your farm including the number of horses, travel, competition, housing, reproductive status and age. We can provide: Physical Examinations Immunizations The finest offered on the market, some with manufacturer guarantees Targeted Deworming Protocols Dentistry—power and hand...
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Reproductive Services
Over the last three decades our practice has evolved around the breeding season and our daily appointments during this time of year reflect such an emphasis. Our veterinarians are well trained in reproductive medicine and are capable of providing a wide variety of services including rectal palpation and trans-rectal ultrasound of the reproductive tract, vaginal speculum exams and uterine culture & cytology. In addition, we are equipped to acquire uterine biopsies, perform low volume uterine lavage for culture & cytology, perform hysteroscopy (viewing the interior of the uterus with an endoscope) and to institute appropriate therapy regimens. The majority of broodmare work occurs on the farm, however, our reproduction center is designed to house mares that require more intense management or that live out of the area. We are able to breed your mare with fresh, chilled or the frozen semen here at the clinic or on your farm. Assistance with stallion management can be provided if necessary. It goes without saying that live foals are the goal of our breeding efforts and our care doesn’t stop at conception! Our veterinarians will help you manage your mare during her pregnancy, labor and to perform your foal’s postnatal wellness exam. In 2009 we partnered with Select Breeders Services in Maryland to expand our services to include equine embryo transfer and embryo cyropreservation. The benefits of embryo transfer include, but are not limited to, the ability to have multiple foals from one donor in the same year, aged mares that have difficulty carrying pregnancies to term, continued use as a performance horse and decreased risk to the donor mare by allowing another mare to carry the pregnancy. Embryo collection is available...
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Purchase Examination
Any horse that is being considered for purchase should undergo a thorough purchase examination. This is quite possibly the most thorough examination a horse may undergo. In addition to an assessment of the horse’s history, this procedure is an exceptionally methodical medical and performance examination. The purchase examination is a valuable service when deciding to purchase a new horse. Our veterinarians customize the exam to meet the needs of each buyer. The goal of this exam is not to pass or fail the horse, but to approach it as a discovery process so that the buyer can make an informed purchase. The standard purchase examination includes: Seller’s disclosure of medical and surgical history, current medications, current use and work schedule and any behavioral vices Buyer’s intended use and any concerns regarding the health or soundness Physical Exam: designed to address every body system including but not limited to respiratory, the eyes, cranial nerves, oral cavity, cardiovascular system , gastrointestinal system, skin and hooves, nutritional status, conformation, muscle symmetry, external genitalia and observation/palpation for surgical scars Inspection and Palpation: neck, withers, back, loins, croup, all four limbs, hooves Gait Evaluation: walking and trotting on a hard surface, while lunging, under saddle if possible, neurologic exam Flexion Tests: major joints on all four limbs are flexed to detect discomfort, gait is evaluated following flexion to determine if lameness is induced Additional Diagnostic Tests Your veterinarian can advise you based on their findings whether additional diagnostic testing is appropriate. Some Buyer’s elect for all diagnostics to allow for a more thorough discovery process (additional fees apply): Complete Blood Count, Fibrinogen and Chemistry to assess health and organ function Coggins test for...
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Digital Radiography
We are proud to offer our clients the most sophisticated radiographic technology available. Digital radiography allows the veterinarian to acquire and review high resolution radiographic images instantly on the farm or in the clinic. This enhances our ability to perfect radiographic positioning and diagnose bony lesions with improved accuracy and reduced time. The software program used to view the images houses a variety of tools to enhance interpretation. Many clients choose to share images with other veterinarians or farriers to improve patient care. Sharing images is now easier than ever through the use of compact discs, email or portable storage...
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Digital Endoscopy
Endoscopy is the visual examination of interior structures of the body using an endoscope. In the equine, endoscopy is most commonly employed for evaluation of the Upper Airway. However, the endoscope is versatile and can examine other structures such as the stomach, urinary bladder and reproductive tracts. Our practice is able to offer upper airway endoscopy on the farm or in our clinic. For endoscopy of the esophagus, stomach or urogenital tract our clinic houses an advanced video digital endoscope. Gastroscopy is used most commonly in the horse to visually assess the presence of gastric ulcer syndrome. Our practice offers gastroscopy clinics periodically throughout the year so make sure to check our upcoming events page for our future...
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The Lameness Locator® by Equinosis™
We are proud to announce a state-of-the-art addition to our diagnostic services, the Lameness Locator® by Equinosis™. This cutting edge diagnostic tool objectively detects and quantifies body movement irregularity in a horse using small, wireless, body-mounted inertial sensors and a hand-held tablet PC. The setup of the sensors is quick, easy and non-invasive. The data is transmitted wirelessly in real time and analyzed in seconds on the tablet PC. Information provided indicates the affected limb or limbs, the severity of lameness and the timing of peak pain in the stride of each limb. This can be especially valuable when diagnosing mild...
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Ultrasonography
Each veterinarian is equipped with an ultrasound on their vehicle and they are able to perform a variety of examinations on your farm. Most common uses for ultrasonography include evaluation of the urogenital system of mares for breeding management, exploring soft tissue masses, wounds and the thoracic and abdominal organs in foals. Additionally many of our veterinarians have received additional training in diagnosing soft tissue lesions in limbs and are equipped with advanced digital ultrasounds. ...
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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is effective in the management of chronic pain and lameness caused by a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. The specific disorder must be identified prior to therapy, often using ultrasonography or radiography, in order to target the appropriate treatment area. Once the lesion had been identified high energy sound waves called shockwaves can be delivered to that location. The reported effects of shockwave therapy are many and include enhancing nutrient delivery by increasing the blood supply to the lesion, stimulating specific cell types known to rebuild soft tissue and bone, promoting a local immune response, directing a more linear pattern of fiber healing in tendons and ligaments. The procedure itself takes about 10 minutes and may or may not need to be repeated. Response to therapy is related to the age and type of...
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Chiropractic & Acupuncture
Chiropractic and acupuncture can be complementary to a variety of treatment regimens. Some situations that may benefit from these therapies are often considered behavioral problems, such as saddling issues, bucking, rearing and poor performance. But in reality, there is usually an underlying painful condition that is causing the horse to react badly. In these situations chiropractics is often a diagnostic as well as treatment tool. Acupuncture is a wonderful adjunct to chiropractic for the more difficult, chronically painful horses and has worked well for horses with anhydrosis or “non-sweating”. Chiropractics and acupuncture also have places in reproductive medicine to help mares carry their pregnancy more comfortably without the use of medications that could be harmful to the fetus. Acupuncture has also been used for the chronically infertile mare. Dr. Patricia Blakeslee is certified in Chiropractic and Acupuncture and is available on the farm or in our...
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Thermography
This diagnostic imaging tool is an infrared camera that can detect heat variation with a high degree of accuracy. These images can be used to localize areas of inflammation in the horse’s body commonly in the joints, tendons, back and hooves. The heat generated between the saddle and the horses’s back during exercise can also be evaluated to assist in saddle fit. Thermography is an excellent supplemental diagnostic tool because it is non invasive and it is very easy to use. ...
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