Dr. Campbell and his faithful Australian cattle dog Dexter, provide all aspects of mobile equine veterinary care including:
equine dentistry (with state of the art dremel equipment)
preventative maintenance including deworming and vaccinations
basic surgery including laceration repairs and castrations
Emergency services are available within the local practice area.
DENTISTRY:
It is highly recommended that your horse have yearly oral examinations to evaluate their dental state. Because of the way horses chew (in a circular motion), and because their teeth are continually growing, their teeth are in a constant state of change. The average horse will develop sharp points because of this chewing motion and will need to have its teeth floated (filed down) about once a year. If this is not done on a regular basis, the sharp points can cause sores or ulcerations inside the mouth making it painful to eat, and in more severe cases weight loss and colic could result from these dental conditions.VACCINATIONS AND DEWORMING:
An important part of your horses health includes yearly vaccinations and a consistent deworming schedule. It is the recommendation of Bay Equine that your horse receive the following yearly vaccinations:West Nile Virus: every 6 months
Influenza: every 6 months
5 way: yearly (includes eastern and western encephalitis, rhinopneumonitis, influenza, and tetanus)
Rabies: yearly
Strangles Intranasal Vaccine: yearly
If you would like information on what the AAEP currently recommends please follow the following link:
As a part of general health maintenance and prevention, regular deworming is a vital tool for keeping a healthy horse. I recommend two protocols:1.) Daily deworming with strongid C2x along with ivermectin paste dewormer every 6 months. 2.) Deworming every other month making sure to alternate the dewormer you are using.DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY:
In an attempt to provide the best veterinary care possible, Bay Equine Veterinary Practice utilizes Computed Radiography which provides a digital image within minutes of taking the x-ray. The image can be altered and adjusted on site providing on the spot diagnostic capabilities. The images taken will be stored on the computer for future access, and a CD of the images can also be made so that you may have a copy.DIGITAL ULTRASONOGRAPHY:
Bay Equine has digital ultrasound available upon request. Digital ultrasonography provides superior image quality compared to the ultrasounds of old, giving us improved visualization of soft tissue structures, thereby improving our diagnostic accuracy. Digital ultrasonography also allows us to store images for comparison, make CD's, and allows us to easily send images to a radiologist for consultation.SHOCKWAVE THERAPY:
Extracorporeal shockwaves are high-pressure, low frequency sound waves, generated by a device outside the body and applied to the affected tissue in a site-specific manner. This type of therapy was originally used to treat human beings with kidney stones, by breaking up the stones without the need for invasive surgery. More recently, shockwaves have been used to treat a range of orthopedic conditions in both human beings and animals.When the shockwaves meet tissue interfaces of different densities, the energy contained in the shockwaves is released and interacts with the tissue.
Extracorporeal shock waves are indicated for the treatment of various orthopaedic conditions that cause lameness.
Conditions that may benefit from shockwave therapy include:
Suspensory ligament injury
Tissue calcification
Fractures or joint ankyloses
Fatigue injury to bone
Back pain
Navicular disease
Bone exostosis
insertional desmitis
tendonitis
How does Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Work?
The shockwaves are thought to interact with affected tissue to relieve pain and accelerate healing. However, the mechanism of action is unclear. It is thought that the shockwaves may interact with the innervation of the affected tissue, or alter the metabolism of cells within the tissue, which will in turn beneficially influence the tissue repair response to injury.
The information presented above about shockwave therapy is from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
PRE-PURCHASE EXAMINATIONS:
A pre-purchase examination is a highly recommended examination for any prospective horse owner. This exam is very thorough and entails an evaluation of the horses overall health and soundness. Blood is also drawn from every horse and the serum stored for 6 months for retrospective drug testing. It is also recommended that the examination be performed in an area with relatively hard, flat ground for the soundness evaluation.All of the following systems are evaluated during the physical examination:
Cardiovascular OphthalmicRespiratoryNeurologicMusculoskeletalThe soundness exam includes:
Evaluation with hoof testersPalpation of the musculature, flexor tendons, and suspensory ligamentPalpation of the joints of all four limbs evaluation joint effusionEvaluation of hoof conformationEvaluation of General conformationEvaluation of soundness at the trot (in a straight line and in a circle)Flexion testing of the joints of all four limbsThe following services can be optional additions to the pre-purchase examination:
Digital radiographsCBC and Serum ChemistryRoutine Drug TestingCOGGINS TESTING and HEALTH CERTIFICATES:
Bay Equine Veterinary Practice performs coggins testing on a regular basis. A negative coggins test as well as a health certificate are required for interstate travel. Coggins tests are valid for 6-12 months depending on the state, and health certificates are valid for 30 days. A coggins test is testing for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). EIA is an infectious and potentially fatal viral disease to horses. EIA has commanded a great deal of attention over the years. No vaccine or treatment exists for the disease. It is often difficult to differentiate from other fever–producing diseases, including anthrax, influenza, and equine encephalitis. EIA is considered a classic bloodborne infection. People have played an important role in EIAV transmission over the years by using blood–contaminated materials on different horses. The EIAV most frequently is transmitted between horses in close proximity by large biting insects, such as horseflies and deerflies. It is because of the nature of this disease that the USDA-APHIS requires testing for interstate travel and for some shows and events.LAMENESS EVALUATIONS:
Due to the nature of the business, and because we as veterinarians are not Dr. Doolittle, lameness evaluations must be performed in order to determine the location and cause of a lameness. A lameness exam includes:
An evaluation of the horses gait in motionHoof tester responsePalpation for heat, swelling, joint effusion and sensitivityFlexion tests of the affected limbIn order to accurately diagnose the lameness, one or all of the following diagnostic tests may need to be performed:
Administration of Diagnostic nerve blocksDigital RadiographyDigital UltrasonographyCASTRATIONS:
The most common surgical procedure performed by mobile veterinarians other than laceration repairs, is most likely castration. There are several ways of performing this surgical procedure. Bay Equine only performs this procedure under general anesthesia, no standing castrations. It is our belief that there is a reduced risk of complications and/or injury to your horse and the veterinarian when the surgery is performed in this manner. EMERGENCY SERVICES:
Bay Equine Veterinary Practice provides 24 hour emergency service within local practice areas. After hour emergency fees will be applied on top of normal call fees. It is our practice, on most occasions, that emergencies be paid for at the time of service.
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