Factsheets

A selection of factsheets are available to download and print. Please click on the links below to download.

 

Colic

Cushings

Gastric Ulcers

First Aid Kit

Laminitis

Obesity

Old Horse

Poisonous Plants

Post Operative care

Strangles

Sweet Itch

Taking the Temperature, Pulse and Respiratory Rate

Wounds

 

Our Services

First opinion consultations

We now boast an exceptional team of dedicated equine vets offering a 24 hour emergency service for injured or sick horses, as well as a full range of routine veterinary services.

Digital x-ray

We are able to take and develop high resolution digital x-rays at our Deepdale clinic for rapid interpretation. Our x-ray machine is mobile and can be used on site in emergency situations.

Video Gastroscope

Our state of the art video endoscope and gastroscope (unique in this area) allows both vet and client to see on-screen the larynx (roarers), lungs and the stomach (ulcers).

Ultrasound

We use ultrasound to investigate tendon and ligament injuries, wounds and also for fertility work.

Shockwave

This is a relatively new treatment for a number of equine injuries, particularly those involving ligaments. A course of treatments has been shown to significantly speed up recovery.

Lameness/nerveblock

Our experienced team of vets will use an extensive lameness work-up in conjunction with nerve blocks to accurately pin-point the source of pain so the appropriate diagnostic steps and then treatment can be taken.

AI Services

We offer a choice of stud packages including all routine stud work, inseminations and ultrasound scans. The packages can be chosen based on using frozenor fresh semen. Please contact our equine clinic for more information.

Surgical facility and stables

We have a padded knockdown box and anaesthetic circuit to maximise safety for short surgical procedures. There are stabling facilities (CCTV monitored) for any horse requiring hospitalisation.

Equine dentistry

We provide routine dental care (rasping, removing hooks, removing wolf teeth) as well as remedial dentistry such as extractions and correcting severe misallignments. Dentistry often requires sedation which can only be administered by a veterinary surgeon.

Bringing your horse to Deepdale has the advantage that it is safely restrained in our stocks, in good lighting with specialist equipment to hand. In addition, there is no visit charge.

JMB measurement

Kirsty MacGregor is a member of the Joint Measurement Board Ltd and can perform official measurements at the Deepdale Equine Clinic.

Appointments with remedial farrier

We have a specialist remedial farrier that visits the practice for more complex cases. Contact us for more information.

 

About

Our equine team has recently expanded and is now based full time at the Deepdale Equine Clinic. Our equine clinic is the only dedicated equine unit in the area.

Our experienced equine vets provide a 24 hour ambulatory service or you can bring your horse to the clinic to take advantage of our facilities. The clinic is open 9-5 Monday to Friday for appointments, advice and to collect medication.