by Jen Davis | Feb 28, 2022 | Equine Health
‘Oreo’ is a 10-year-old Shetland Pony gelding who presented for examination of a firm lump on the right side of the mandible that his owner had noticed a few days earlier. Oreo was known to have a ‘problem’ mouth but was up to date with dental work. He had not shown...
by Jen Davis | Feb 28, 2022 | Equine Health
What and why do we perform castration of colts? Castration simply put is surgical removal of the testicles. It is performed for a variety of reasons, mainly; to modify or prevent unwanted behaviour, prevent stallion-like body development, and avoid unwanted...
by Jen Davis | Feb 28, 2022 | Equine Health, News
Arboviral diseases are diseases spread by biting insects and may affect many different species, including horses, water birds and on rare occasions, humans. Arboviral diseases are caused by viruses belonging to the genus Flavivirus, including Murray Valley...
by Jen Davis | Jan 19, 2022 | Equine Health, Events, News, Services
When did your horse last have a dental? Is your horse… Tossing its head? Pulling to one side? Resisting the bit? Becoming nervous? Lunging, rearing? Unsettled? Then it’s time for a dental! Take advantage of this super dental deal this February and ride...
by Jen Davis | Jan 19, 2022 | Events, News, Services
Southwest Equine will continue to offer our popular regular travel day to various areas around the south-west. These are based on current client demand, so are subject to change. We will, of course, let you know if this occurs. PORTLAND & SURROUNDS Every Monday...
