Swan Valley Veterinary Clinic

Box 388
Swan River, MB R0L 1Z0

(204)734-4565

www.swanvalleyvetclinic.com

Equine Services

white horseWellness care-  As part of our routine care we provide vaccinations, deworming, and Coggins testing.

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.

Pre-purchase examinations- An extensive physical examination, lameness evaluation, neurologic examination, and drug screen is offered by us prior to purchasing a horse. The exam often includes laboratory testing, radiographs, endoscopy, and ultrasound exams.

Dentistry- Our Powerfloat makes a dental a much quicker procedure than standard manual floating.

Castrations- Castrations are performed under general anesthetic. As well we do perform cryptorchid surgery.

Lameness examination- Evaluate the locomotion of your horse. We use a variety of techniques to identify the source of lameness including physical examination and palpation, flexion tests, and joint and nerve blocks.

General Medicine and Surgery- Including castrations, lacerations, and mass removal. More complicated surgeries are referred to specialized clinics.

 

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.

Endoscopy- utilizes a fiber optic device for evaluating the upper airway of the horse, including the larynx, sinuses and guttural pouches. The trachea and upper esophagus can also be examined with this flexible device. Useful in prepurchase examinations, pneumonias, or reactive airway disease.