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  • Lameness Investigation

At WestVETS we pride ourselves on our thorough lameness investigations. Chronic lamenesses are evaluated at WestVETS Anstead and WestVETS Marburg on our firm and level surface. The horse’s gait is observed at the walk and trot in hand and on the lunge. Following a thorough clinical examination a diagnosis may be reached. When necessary, further diagnostic tests are utilised to identify the source of the lameness. Nerve blocks and joint blocks are used to desensitise regions of the limb enabling us to localise the site of lameness. Imaging with digital xray or ultrasound is often necessary to arrive at a diagnosis.

Once the thorough examination process is complete and a diagnosis is made, treatment options are discussed and a prognosis can be given.

Hock Xray

Hoof Testing

Hoof Testing

Nerve Block

Nerve Block

Farriery and Corrective Shoeing

Visiting Accredited and Qualified Farriers are available by appointment for expert shoeing. Specialised shoeing is commonly indicated for the management of lameness and for various limb deformities in foals. Occasionally therapeutic shoeing is part of our post surgical care. Our veterinarians work in partnership with farriers to maximise the chance of your horse making a full recovery.

Farrier’s Forge

Farrier’s Forge
Farrier

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.

Stem Cell Therapy

Stem Cell Therapy is a revolutionary approach to the treatment of canine osteoarthritis. Ask our vets for more information.

irap™ – Therapeutic proteins from the patient for the patient

irap™ is a state of the art therapy that utilises the patient's own blood and natural healing mechanisms to treat a variety of joint disease.

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