by Jen Davis | Sep 19, 2019 | Equine Health
What is Choke? Choke is a relatively common condition that occurs when food or a foreign body blocks the horse’s oesophagus, which is the tube that takes food from the back of the mouth (pharynx) to the stomach. Choke may be partial or complete and may occur...
by Jen Davis | Jun 17, 2019 | Equine Health
What is it? Pastern Dermatitis is an inflammatory condition of the skin involving the lower limbs, particularly non pigmented skin. Organisms that most commonly cause Pastern Dermatitis include fungi, bacteria and mites in horses with feathering at their fetlocks. How...
by Jen Davis | Jun 17, 2019 | Equine Health
Gastric ulcers occur commonly in horses, and severity can vary greatly between horses. Ulcers may be clinically silent or be associated with a variety of signs including inappetence, light condition and poor performance. Horses have evolved to graze throughout the...
by Jen Davis | May 10, 2019 | Events, News, Services
Southwest Equine Veterinary Group would like to announce that we will be having a regular travel day to various areas around the south-west. The days are based on current client demand, so are subject to change. We will, of course, let you know if this occurs! Timboon...
by Jen Davis | Apr 2, 2019 | Events, News, Services
Circuit Day For The Portland and District Area Now Available Southwest Equine will be conducting a circuit day in Portland and surrounding districts fortnightly for the foreseeable future. Southwest Equine will be in the area every second Wednesday. We will have all...
