On Wednesday 24th April 2013 we held our client night at North Manchester Golf Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 4PE overing subjects - Gastric Ulcers & Strangles.
The event was well attended by 53 people (clients and non-clients). Raffle tickets were sold on the night to raise money for the Equine Grass Sickness Fund. We raised £133 in total. Thanks to everybody who supported this initiative. Prizes consisted of Myoplast, Cavalesse, Coopers Fly Repellent, a health plan, a free microchip, a free vaccination, a free dental rasp and free wormers. Congratulations to the winners!
We will hold another client night in the Autumn. Everyone is welcome. Look out for the details on our website and on our practice Facebook page. Hope to see you at the next one!
New For 2013
NO INCREASE IN PRICE FOR 2013
During this time of financial instability and in an effort to assist our clients, we have made the decision not to increase our visit fees for 2013.
PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE
In a bid to try to get more people thinking about preventative healthcare we are offering incentives throughout the year on some preventative healthcare procedures.
Our aim is manage the health of your horse – not just the sickness
Jan 2013
Cavalesse – Does your horse suffer from summer allergies? Act Now....
(click on Cavalesse or see below for details) - £45.00 (3 months supply) until end of April 2013.
Equitop Myoplast – Get your horse in top condition for the forthcoming season
(click on Equitop Myoplast or see below for details) - £59.99 until June 2013 available from this practice – cheapest online price (we’ve checked!)
March 2013
Teeth Rasping – half price for routine teeth rasping throughout March
(excluding sedation if needed)
April 2013
Coopers Fly Repellent Plus – Is your current fly control up to scratch!
(click on Coopers Fly Repellent Plus or see below for details)
Effective against flies and also the midges causing Sweet Itch. Also controls lice for up to three months. Repels and kills insects.
£24.79 throughout April 2013 available from this practice
May 2013
Vaccination Amnesty – FREE 2nd VACCINATIONS – Protect your horse now....
Horse owners registered with the practice can obtain free vaccinations against some of the most dangerous equine diseases. During May 2013 we will be offering free vaccinations against tetanus or flu & tetanus combined vaccination for all horses either starting or re-starting vaccination courses.
June 2013
Microchipping – half price for the month of June 2013
Sept 2013
Teeth Rasping – half price for routine teeth rasping throughout March
(excluding sedation if needed)
Dec 2013
Worming – save up to 10% - Let us take the hassle out of worming.....
Discounted annual worming packages are available from the practice. The packages contain a two-year rotating worming programme, all the wormers you will need for one year and a weigh tape. This will ensure you are worming at the right time of the year, with the correct type of wormer and using the correct dosage. If you buy an annual pack you will save up to 10% on the individual wormer price!!!
Throughout 2013
Health Plans
Save 20% off the cost of your vaccination when you have a Health Plan with your vaccination
* For more information on Health Plans – click here
In 2011, MSD Animal Health announced the re-introduction of Equilis Strep E, the only strangles vaccine for horses in Europe.
Strangles is a highly contagious infectious disease in horses worldwide and it is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi subsp. equi. It is one of the most common bacterial equine respiratory infections and may cause major economic losses to the equine industry due to its prolonged course, recovery period and associated complications. It is accompanied by fever, purulent nasal discharge and abscesses in the head and neck regional lymph nodes. Mortality is rare, but up to ten percent of recovered animals become chronic carriers of the bacteria and subsequently can spread the disease.
The recommended vaccination course is: 1st vaccination - 4 weeks later 2nd vaccination - boosters every 6 months.
For further information on Strangles and vaccination see the following website: http://www.equine-strangles.co.uk/
If you would like further information or would like to make an appointment to take advantage of this offer please telephone the practice on 0161 643 7724.
5% Prompt Payment Discount Available.
(* Subject to credit status / Conditions apply)
We are offering all clients a 5% discount if payments are made at the time of the visit for selected treatments. Paying for treatment at the time of the visit will remove the need for us to print and post an invoice, therefore reducing the costs to the practice. This means we can pass this saving onto our client. It will also help from an environmental point of view, as invoices will not need to be printed and mailed out. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, credit or debit card.
(* The following procedures are not included: Castrations / Pre Purchase Examinations. Discount is not available on account where credit has been withdrawn).
** Recommend a Friend and receive a £10 voucher **
For every client who recommends a friend to register with the
practice we are offering a thank you voucher to the value of £10 which can be used within 12 months from receipt. Vouchers are not limited to one per recommendation so this means the more new clients you recommend to the practice the more vouchers you will receive!
It is the policy of this practice that all horses registered are vaccinated at least for tetanus. For horses up to date with vaccinations then all we need to do is take the details of when the horse was last vaccinated as part of the registration process. For horses not currently up to date with vaccinations we can arrange an appointment as part of the registration process.
Seasonal Reminders
Castrations - Castrations are only undertaken by the practice during the cooler months when flies are not prevalent usually between October and May each year. The reason we do not do castrations during the summer months is because the risk of infection is much higher. Please call the practice if you require further information or an appointment.
Dentistry – Regular dental checks are crucial not only for optimising your horses ridden performance but also for preventing problems such as colic, sinus infections and weight loss. Autumn/Winter is an important time to resolve any dental problems so that our horses are able to cope with high fibre diets over winter. After all there is no point spending money on food if your horse cannot eat it properly!
Where more intensive dentistry is required our vets are now able to undertake this work using a motorised rasp. We do this under sedation as this relaxes the horse and prevents stress and excitement, allowing the work to be done more efficiently and humanely by the vet. In the interests of safety we do not recommend that any motorised dentistry is undertaken unless your vet sedates your horse. For details and costs of this treatment please telephone the practice on 0161 643 7724.
Rain Scald / Mud Rash - This condition can be considered as frustrating in Autumn / Winter as Sweet Itch is during the summer. Please see the link for more information on this condition and how to manage it. (see Diseases - Rain Scald/Mud Rash).
Colic - Horses digestive systems are very sensitive to subtle management changes. The winter months usually bring a change in how we manage our horses with turnout being , especially if they are stabled during the winter months and we usually see an increase in colic cases during this transition period. Please see the link for more information on colic, steps you can take to minimise the risks and signs to look for. (see Diseases - Colic)
Laminitis - Usually a condition associated with the summer months however, we have seen a large number of these cases coming into autumn. A large number of laminitis cases were also seen during the winter last year. This could have been down to the extremely bad weather we experienced (lots of snow for long periods of time) meaning that horses were stabled for long periods whilst still being fed the same amounts of hay/haylage and hard feed but with no exercise due to the poor weather.
If you suspect your horse/pony has laminitis it should be treated as a clinical
emergency and seen immediately. The sooner treatment for laminitis begins – usually the better the prognosis. Formoreinformation on laminitis see the link. (Diseases - Laminitis)
Worming – Don’t forget to ask for a free worming programme. Controlling the worm burden is an essential part of your yearly management programme. Faecal examinations / worm egg counts are an excellent non intrusive way of assessing the levels of common worms in your horse. Also consider that tapeworms are not detected in a faecal examination so these should be routinely tested for separately with a blood sample or wormed accordingly at the correct time of year using the correct product. A worm burden can lead to lack of performance, weight loss, colic, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, anaemia, dullness and respiratory problems. The packages contain a 2 year rotating worming programme, all the wormers you will need for the year for your horse and a weigh tape.Thiswill ensure you are worming correctly at the right time of the year, with the correct type of wormer and using the correct dosage. For more info tel: 0161 643 7724.
CAVALESSE
Summer skin allergies, including sweet itch, which is caused by reactions to bites from Culicoides midges, can be serious and frustrating conditions that affect three to five percent of all horses in the UK. These allergies can be difficult to manage and are often a real challenge for both horse owners and vets alike.
Cavalesse is a natural food supplement containing a specialised formulation of water-soluble vitamins and minerals, including Nicotinamide. Once a month the contents of each sachet are simply dissolved in water to form an oral solution, which can be administered daily via a special pipette, either by sprinkling over a small handful of feed or adding to a treat such as a sugar lump.
The supplement helps horses maintain a healthy skin by reducing histamine release within the skin, moderating the excessive immune response within the skin, reducing anti-inflammatory reactions and suppressing antigen induced transformation.
To complete the Cavalesse skin management range, Cavalesse Topical is a skincare gel that can be used in combination with the Cavalesse solution. The gel can be applied to the skin to help support natural immunity from the outside, whilst the oral solution works in partnership from the inside.
Summer skin allergies, such as sweet itch, are frustrating conditions that can be difficult to treat. To help prevent the disease, horses are often fully blanketed while out at grass, given limited access to pasture or covered with insect repellents, while treatment has included antihistamines and corticosteroids which can have side-effects.
Only available via veterinary wholesalers, the Cavalesse range of products will enable owners to protect their horses from the inside, whilst maintaining a healthy skin from the outside.
2ml of Cavalesse should be administered to horses and ponies weighing less than 500kg daily, while horses weighing more than 500kg should be given 3ml per day. Cavalesse Topical should be applied to the skin according to requirements.
For further information, please contact the practice on 0161 643 7724.
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EQUITOP MYOPLAST – MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT
Equitop® Myoplast Power Pearls from Boehringer Ingelheim is packed with 18 key amino acids, including 8 essential amino acids, which your horse requires in its diet.
Scientifically designed to support lean muscle growth, Equitop Myoplast is great for optimising performance in horses in intensive training and competition, as well as bringing on young, breeding, or recuperating animals, and for older horses which lose condition easily.
Equitop Myoplast is endorsed by top British show jumper, Ellen Whitaker from the Whitaker show jumping dynasty, who feeds the product to the horses on her yard, including the power jumper Ladina B:
“I feed Equitop Myoplast to Ladina B- She is an out and out power jumping horse. Since using Equitop Myoplast, her muscle definition and stamina has improved and she is jumping with more scope than ever!”
Equitop Myoplast is available in a 1.5kg tub, which should last a 500kg horse approximately one month. More information on the product and testimonials can be found on www.equitop-myoplast.co.uk.
For further information, please contact the practice on 0161 643 7724.
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COOPERS FLY REPELLENT PLUS
Coopers Fly Repellent Plus is a quick insecticide, effective fly repellent and an aid in the prevention of sweet itch.
A single application of ready to use Coopers Fly Repellent Plus has been shown to kill the biting louse and prevent re-infestation for up to three months.
A single application keeps flies away for 2-4 days without staining clothes or tack, has a pleasant smell and your horse's coat will be left smooth and glossy
Fly control: Apply shortly before working the horse or when flies are troublesome. Repeat every other day or as necessary. A treatment will normally give two to four days relief, but longer or shorter protection may occur depending on climatic conditions, the prevailing fly species and the intensity of fly worry.
Louse Control: A single application of Coopers Fly Repellent Plus will usually eliminate adult populations of the biting louse Damalinia equi, and provide a degree of protection against reinfestation by nymphs emerging from visible eggs for up to 3 months. However as this protection is not absolute, it is advisable to repeat treatment after an interval of 14 days. Ensure that thye whole body is treated including the head and tail.
Sweet-Itch: Apply to the base of the mail and tail and to other areas as required..
For further information, please contact the practice on 0161 643 7724.
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*** NEW SEDATIVE FOR HORSES ***
Janssen Animal Health has launched Domosedan Gel®, an easy-to-use gel for the reliable sedation of horses.
Domosedan Gel® is administered under the horse’s tongue, so it is rapidly absorbed.
It can replace physical restraint and improve safety during treatments, diagnostics and transport and the gel is ideal for horses that are nervous or needle-shy and when owners need more control during clipping, shoeing, dental treatments and boxing.
Domosedan Gel® is proven to be both effective and easy-to-administer with 98% of horses accepting the gel and owners finding it easy and convenient to use. The gel starts to be absorbed immediately and demonstrates a reliable sedatory effect and high safety margin, making it an ideal solution for sedation and restraint when performing non invasive procedures on horses.
For further information, please contact the practice on 0161 643 7724.
CAR STICKER COMPETITION
The Peter Fenton “Slow Down for Horses” car sticker competition is now underway!! Display your car sticker on the back window and when it is spotted by any member of the practice team whilst out and about, they will take a note of your registration, location and leave a “Winners Note” on your windscreen. To obtain your prize you need to contact the practice. Prizes vary from week to week. To be in with a chance of winning please display your car sticker a.s.a.p. If you don’t have one – call the practice and we will send stickers for you, friends and family! Good Luck Everyone!!
VETS CASEBOOK – COULD YOU BE A FUTURE STAR!
The vets from the practice regularly write articles for Horse Magazine, Northern Horse Magazine and Equi Ads. The articles written have featured some of our clients and detail some of the problems encountered and the treatments provided. Look out for the next issues of these magazines and if you would like your horse to be featured let us know and we will get the necessary consent forms signed. Telephone us on 0161 643 7724.
BEVA - EMERGENCY SERVICE PROTOCOL LAUNCH
The practice has signed up to the British Equine Veterinary Association’s Emergency Services Protocol.
The protocol sets out a national standard with procedural guidelines for police and fire services with large animal rescue. Its creation was triggered by the number of horses dying slow, painful deaths in widely reported accidents on the roads and elsewhere. The aim of the new code is to minimise delays in injured animals receiving veterinary care, to maximise the chances of a positive outcome for the animal and to ensure the safety of all those involved.
We have agreed to be available to work with the emergency services in the event of an accident / incident involving horses within our area.
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