Left Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy
Last August, seven-year-old pacer, Dawn Magic was referred to the Camden Equine Centre with Left Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy (RLN), commonly known as ‘roaring’ or having a ‘wind problem’.
Last August, seven-year-old pacer, Dawn Magic was referred to the Camden Equine Centre with Left Recurrent Laryngeal Neuropathy (RLN), commonly known as ‘roaring’ or having a ‘wind problem’.
Stallion-like behaviour, crested necks and prolonged or continuous oestrous are common clinical signs mares with a Granulosa Cell Tumour (GCT) of the ovary exhibit.
Sarcoids are best regarded as a form of skin cancer that can occur in all horses. Although they won’t metastasise to other organs then can still be quite problematic. As their type and appearance may vary the equine sarcoid is easily mistaken for other skin conditions.
Castrations in the field are performed regularly, it is a very fast procedure and skin incisions are left open to drain. Closed castrations with primary skin closure have to be performed in a surgery theatre with optimal aseptic circumstances.
After five years working with the Sydney Polo Club, the University of Sydney’s Camden Equine Centre was the obvious choice to become the Official Veterinarians for the World Polo Championship being held this year from 21-29 October in Sydney.
Camden Equine Centre vets have played a key role in the dramatic rescue of a horse that had fallen into a septic tank at a Douglas Park property.
Research on horse leg wounds by our very own equine surgical specialist, Professor Andrew Dart, has demonstrated the amazing healing benefits of manuka honey with a high UMF (unique manuka factor).
Preventative dental care is important for all of us to live a happy, healthy, pain free life. It is even more important for our equine friends.
Parasites, worms, call them what you like but they have been known to cause disease in horses for centuries.
It is always difficult to predict how long a horse will live, but older horses are very common these days and usually much loved. Geriatric horses must never be taken for granted.