Lawrence County Animal Hospital - Equine Services

Lawrence County Animal Hospital

601 Country Club Road
Lawrenceville, IL 62439

(618)943-7516

www.collinsdvm.com

  

   

Equine Services


  

  

Horse and Foal

Wellness Care

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." That saying holds true for horses also. As part of our routine care we provide vaccinations, deworming, Coggins testing, and dental care. At the time of service we can discuss any issues you may have with your horse including nutritional needs, training programs, geriatric care, etc.

Time of Need Care

We offer care for your horse in case of medical colic, sickness, lameness, injury, metabolic problems, or chronic illness. We are equipped to provide intravenous fluids and most laboratory results are obtained within 24 hours. Emergency care for our regular clients is provided on a 24 hour basis.

Brown Horse

Pre-purchase Examinations

An extensive physical examination, lameness evaluation, neurologic examination, and drug screen is offered by us prior to purchasing a horse. The information gathered is used by the prospective buyer and/or agent to determine whether the horse will be serviceable for it's intended use. The exam often includes laboratory testing,  radiographs, and ultrasound exams.

Geriatric Care

Aged horses can have sub-clinical health care issues that can be identified and treated before they become a problem. If your horse is over 15 years of age we recommend a complete physical examination and blood testing to establish baseline values.

Person and Horse

Lameness Examination

Evaluate the locomotion of your horse. We use a variety of techniques to identify the source(s) of lameness including physical examination and palpation, flexion tests, and joint and nerve blocks. Digital radiography, ultrasound, and laboratory tests help us to further evaluate the source of your horse's lameness.

Surgery

Standing or recumbent surgery of the horse is performed for castration, biopsy and laceration repair. More complicated procedures may be referred to a specialist.

 

Specialized Procedures:

 

Ultrasonography

Uses sound waves to evaluate soft tissues like tendons and ligaments, reproductive organs, lumps, and tumors. It is painless and non-invasive.

Mobile Radiography

Uses x-rays to visualize bone for abnormalities including arthritic changes, fractures, ocd, bone cysts and bone infection. X-rays can be digitalized, and copied for your convenience.

Complete Equine Dental Care

We have air-powered dental equipment, and state of the art dental instruments to perform advanced equine dentistry.

Equine Reproduction

We have special interest in advanced reproductive procedures, including embryo transfers, embryo freezing, semen cooling semen freezing, and problem mares.