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Equine
Services
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Current Topics
What's new in the world of equine medicine. Dr. Nield has personally "vetted" these articles, and has included "B.S." warnings  when needed. This page was last updated 10 June 2006, so check back from time to time. Click here to go to the Equine Current Topics page.
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 2 hours. Emergency care for our regular clients is provided on a 24 hour basis.
Dental Care Our clinic is well-known for Dr. Nield's advanced equine dental care. Every horse should have annual routine dentistry, and some horses, especially thin horses, performance horses, and geriatric horses, may need more Advanced Equine Dentistry. Click on the links to explore the differences.
Pre-purchase examinations
An extensive physical examination, lameness evaluation, neurologic examination, are all things that should be done prior to purchasing a horse. The information gathered is used by the prospective buyer and/or agent to determine whether the horse will be servicable for it's intended use. The exam often includes laboratory testing, radiographs, and ultrasound exams.
Breeding Management We offer pre-breeding examinations, cultures, infusions, artificial insemination, post-breeding examinations, ultrasound, and everything else needed to help you get the foal you have always dreamed about.
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 screen for treatable problems and to establish baseline values.
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. 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. We offer castrations with primary wound closure, which heals faster, with less pain, and fewer complications that the standard open geld wounds. 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.
Radiography uses x-rays to visualize bone for abnormalities including arthritic changes, fractures, ocd, bone cysts and bone infection.
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