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Digital Xray

WestVETS offers the highest quality in Xray Imaging with Digital Xray available at both WestVETS Anstead and WestVETS Marburg. Digital Xray enables us to obtain images of vastly superior quality to film images. Digital Xray has revolutionised diagnostics in that previously difficult sites to view are now more accessible, permitting the detection of early signs of disease and increasing our diagnostic capacity. Digital xray is commonly used as part of a detailed lameness evaluation.

Our system of direct digital radiography has improved our efficiency in that the time delay of processing images is no longer an issue. This is a great advantage where large numbers of xray are taken for yearling sales and prepurchase evaluations. Digital images are available for viewing immediately. Consequently, a diagnosis can be made promptly within the initial visit and treatment can be commenced.

Fetlock Xray

Fetlock Xray

Hock Xray

Knee Xray

Ultrasound

At WestVETS we are equipped with multiple ultrasound machines. Portable scanners are used for routine monitoring of reproductive cycles, diagnosis of pregnancy and assessment of tendon injury. Our hospital is also equipped with a powerful state of the art digital ultrasound machine which provides superior image quality and enables us to image deep within the horse’s abdomen and thorax. At WestVETS, ultrasound is commonly used when investigating medical conditions such as colics, pneumonia, chronic weight loss and brood mare abortion risk. Ultrasound is frequently used during lameness examinations to evaluate tendon, ligament and joint injuries.

Equine Abdominal Ultrasound

Colic Patient Assessment

Endoscopy

At WestVETS we offer portable fibreoptic endoscopy and a clinic-based video endoscope that allows you to see what the veterinarian is seeing. We use endoscopy for the evaluation and occasional treatment of upper respiratory tract problems. We commonly use endoscopy to investigate respiratory noise, nasal discharge, chronic coughing and poor performance. Upper respiratory tract endoscopy may also form part of a prepurchase evaluation.

Endoscopy may also be used to investigate disease of the bladder, uterus and oesophagus.

Upper Respiratory Endoscopy

Endoscopy

Gastroscopy

At WestVETS we have a 3 metre video endoscope enabling us to evaluate your horse’s stomach. Gastroscopy is used for the diagnosis of Gastric Ulcer Disease. It is estimated that 80% of performance horses are believed to suffer from gastric ulcers. Symptoms of gastric ulcers include inappetance, recurrent colic, poor hair coat, poor body condition and/or poor performance. In foals, symptoms can be more severe and can also include teeth grinding, drooling saliva and diarrhea.

Ulcer

Ulcer

Yearling and Sales Xrays

At WestVETS we offer a digital xray service providing pre-sales screening as well as the full sales repository series.

Our system of direct digital radiography has improved our efficiency in that the time delay of processing images is no longer an issue and any repeat films can be taken straight away, avoiding the need for revisits. A nurse generally accompanies the veterinarian to perform sales and screening xrays to further improve our efficiency.

Digital xray provides images that are vastly superior to those obtained with film and is often sought out by purchasers.

Pre sales screening

Pre sales screening

Ambulatory Service

Our Veterinarians can come to you. WestVETS has fully equipped vehicles, a mobile crush, mobile xray, ultrasound, endoscopy and powerfloat dentistry equipment available for property visits. We do not charge travel for Equine and Farm Animal calls for our local clients.

Ambulatory Service

Emergency Service

We have staff available for all emergency and urgent procedures. Our facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone WestVETS Anstead on 07 3202 7300 or WestVETS Marburg on 07 5464 4422.

Reproduction Centre

We offer routine pregnancy and follicle scans as well as chilled and frozen artificial insemination (AI), embryo transfer, assisted breeding and stallion collection. Ask us how.

Flexible Payment Plan

VetPay provides flexible payment plans for the immediate treatment of your pet. VetPay has interest free and extended payment plans that allow you to begin your pet’s treatment now, then pay for it over time. For more information, ask our staff or visit vetpay.com.au

In-house Laboratory

We are able to perform a large range of in-house laboratory testing and our Vets are able to evaluate and interpret performance horse profiles, making recommendations as required. Ask for more information.

Prepurchase Evaluations/Vet Checks

We encourage purchasers to discuss their requirements with our vets prior to purchasing their next horse. Poor selection of a horse can be financially and emotionally costly.

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