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Loch Leven Equine PracticeNews:Nominations are open for the 2010 Petplan Equine Vet of the Year The search is on for the 2010 Petplan Equine Vet of the Year and UK horse owners are invited to make their nominations. Last year we were delighted to announce that Jen had been nominated for the award, which was awarded to Pete's old collegue, Gil Riley, from Pool House Veterinary Hospital in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Gil was nominated by more than 100 of his clients! If you feel you would like to nominate your favourite vet then nominations can be made online until 3rd October at www.petplanequine.co.uk/vetawards Its a boy!
Work has begun on a new vaccine Although African Horse Sickness (AHS) has not reached the UK A vaccine has been developed in Africa, but it contains a live strain of the disease and therefore is deemed too risky to use on previously unexposed horses. Defra has announced that it is funding a three year project, £190,000
per year, to develop a safe and effective vaccine. The Institute for
Animal Health in Pirbright, Surrey, is poised to start work on the vaccine,
led by Professor Peter Mertens, head of the vector-borne diseases programme. Goodbye and Good luck!
Out of Hours Calls If you have an emergency then please do not text the out of hours phone. This phone is usually kept in the office on divert so we can not guarantee that your text message will be picked up straight away. If you need any of our vets outside of office hours then please call our usual number – 07789 684245 so we can be sure that we receive your call. UK Declared Clear of EIA Quarantine regulations have now been lifted from the Wiltshire yard after all 50 horses have been cleared of carrying Equine Infectious Anaemia (Swamp Fever). Two horses were destroyed and a further 50 put into isolation following the outbreak in horses travelling from Romania, through Belgium. After three sets of tests taken at 30-day intervals, the premises have been declared free of the disease by Defra. A busy weekend for everyone! While Pete was getting a sun tan in Fife on the Saturday, Jen and Hugh
braved the rain in Perth on Saturday and Sunday. Breeding talk a huge hit
For more information on LLEP Stud Services click here. Jen nominated for 'Vet of the Year'
We are delighted to announce that, under the umbrella name of LLEP Stud Services, we have expanded the reproduction aspect of the practice and now offer an even broader range of services or your mare and foal. All of our vets are highly experienced in reproduction work and are ably assisted by our qualified Veterinary Nurse, who is a qualified AI technician. For more information click here
In-house Worm Egg Counts now available Faecal worm egg counts are now available in-practice for just £9.50
including VAT. Controlling the worm burden in your horse is an essential part of your
yearly management programme and a faecal sample is an excellent non intrusive
way of assessing the levels of common worms in your horse. With the growing threat of resistance to wormers owners are being asked to routinely use faecal egg counts to ensure that only those horses that need worming are treated. It is also important to treat your horse with the corect wormer at the correct does as underdosing is another factor for building resistance. Equine Infectious Anaemia update Following the confirmed cases of two horses in Wiltshire that tested positive to Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA), following importation from Romania via Belgium, it has since been reported that no other horses have tested positive. DEFRA is assuring worried horse owners that it has traced all equines that came into contact with the horses with swamp fever in Wiltshire. EIA is spread by biting flies and so is unlikely to be spread at this time of year and with the current weather, therefore we are asking our clients not to panic. More information may be available on this outbreak via the Defra website at www.defra.gov.uk. Further information on EIA (including a link to further Q&A material) is available at: http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/eia/index.htm
Over weight horses - a welfare issue Those of you who attended our Too Fat - Too Thin talk will already know the implications of overweight horses and no doubt will have taken home your information pack and free DVD provided. The British Equine Veterinary Association have recently reported that "At present, the country is facing an epidemic of overweight animals, and this includes horses and ponies. Despite the economic downturn, some people are still significantly overfeeding their horses and ponies, and ironically, leading to welfare issues." A recent survey conducted by World Horse Welfare suggests that nearly half of the horses and ponies in the UK are overweight or obese. The effects of too much weight are emormous and include laminitis, arthritis, heart and lung disease, Equine Metabolic Syndrome and insulin resistance. Is your horse the right weight? For an excellent guide click here FEI Ruling causes uproar Following world wide uproar the International Equestrian Federation
(FEI) has quickly backtracked on the new ruling which will allow previously
prohibited substances to be used in competition. Respiratory talk a great success The informative talk covered conditions in both the upper and lower respiratory tract, and spectators were treated to some video footage taken by an Optomed Dynamic Respiratory Endoscope. Bob founded his own equine practice, Rainbow Equine Clinic, in Malton North Yorkshire, and is highly regarded for his work in respiratory surgery and orthopaedics. Loch Leven Equine Practice Manager, Liz Somerville said, “An excellent
night was had by all. We are very grateful to Bob for giving up his spare
time to talk to us, to Intervet-Schering Plough and Norbrook for their
backing and to all of our clients for their continued support and loyalty
to the practice. Our talks are part of our ongoing client education programme
which is so vital in keeping our horses and ponies, fit, healthy and
happy!” Loch Leven Equine Practice First
Aid kits Everything you need in an emergency! Whilst we all hope that we don’t ever need a first aid kit, it is better to be prepared for that emergency situation rather than wishing you had bothered after its too late. LLEP first aid kits include: Steri-Protect Poultice, Cotton wool, Vetrap
x2, Hibiscrub 500ml, Citrugel, Melonin x2, Soffban, thermometer and useful
wipe clean storage bag. Also includes a First Aid information sheet full
of easy to follow points and advice in case of an emergency situation. Join our NEW Healthy Horse Club Join our new Healthy Horse Club and provide your horse with comprehensive veterinary care throughout the year, whilst budgeting your finances and saving money as well!! What is the Healthy Horse Club? By joining the Healthy Horse Club you can ensure that your horse receives his annual vaccinations, dental rasp and ‘general MOT’ in the safe hands of the Loch Leven vets, whilst spreading the cost out over the year and saving you money. We have put together an all inclusive plan which covers annual vaccinations, routine dental work, a detailed health check, a blood sample and a faecal worm egg count complete with a personalised worming programme.The health check will include a trot up and flexion tests, examination of the skin, eyes, heart, teeth and discussion about weight, feeding and foot balance. The visit will also give you the opportunity to discuss any health worries and provide you with reassurance that your horse or pony is still in great shape for his job. At the visit the vets will also take a blood sample, which will be sent off for analysis, and ask for a faecal sample to check for worms. Just as importantly we wanted to put together a plan which allowed you to budget effectively for your horse’s care – we all know there can be unexpected veterinary bills but by offering quarterly payments we hope this will let you plan for all of your routine treatment throughout the year. How much is it? How do I join? Join now and save even more money! Club Rules! Call the office and join the club today. A healthy horse is a happy
horse. Dental Clinics
We are delighted to say that we have passed our inspection and are now a Tier 1 Accredited Practice. The inspector was extremely complimentary and in his report wrote, “The chairman noted the comments that the Practice was extremely well run and the standards of knowledge and care of equines was second to none. The Inspector wished to thank Mrs Somerville for the time and effort she had spent preparing for the inspection and was particularly grateful for the faultless presentation of the paperwork.” FREE Condition score |
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