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Instagram post 2224017031519549881_8160664061 $STANDING FRACTURE REPAIR 🔩 Fractures in horses have historically been considered life ending injuries. However with improved surgical implants, advanced training and newer techniques, the success rate and prognosis of many fractures in horses have improved considerably. Fracture repair in horses has traditionally been performed under general anaesthesia. However, certain types of fractures in horses are now amenable to surgical repair in the standing sedated patient! The main advantage of standing fracture repair is that it avoids the inherent risks associated with general anaesthesia, in particular injury on recovery. Only a specific group of fractures however are suitable for repair in this way, and certain criteria must me met to consider a horse suitable for selection. First and foremost - the patient must have a suitable temperament! Secondly, the fracture must be incomplete; and thirdly, the fracture must be non-displaced - the bones must not have not separated along the fracture line. A large proportion of fractures in racehorses involve the lower limb, particularly the cannon bone and long pastern bone. If all selection criteria are met, fractures of these bones are generally most suitable for standing repair. Dr Pete is repairing a cannon bone fracture in these photos! To enable fracture repair standing, the lower limb must be first anaesthetised such that the horse cannot feel anything during surgery. A stable level of deep sedation is then required to minimise patient movement - this is delivered by drip through an intravenous catheter. Once both of the above are achieved, surgery is performed in exactly the same manner as when the horse is under general anaesthesia! We are happy to report that fracture repair on this horse went smoothly and he is now enjoying some paddock time before he returns to racing. #horsefracture #fracturerepair #equinesurgeon #equinespecialist #equinesurgery #equineorthopedics #racehorse #thoroughbred #standardbred #equinevet #veterinarian #ascotequinevets #excellence #integrity #compassion$

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⚠️ All of these photos show the nastiness and potential destructiveness of a common type of skin tumour in the horse - SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMAS (SCCs)! ⚠️ SCCs most commonly occur at mucocutaneous junctions - where the skin meets mucous membranes - along the lining or the eyelids, the oral cavity, and the urogenital tract (penis, sheath, or vulva). Horses with pink skin that lacks pigment, such as Appaloosas, Paints, Gypsy Cobs and Clydesdales, are at more risk of developing SCCs. A genetic predisposition has actually been identified in Haflingers! UV light exposure may trigger and accelerate the development of these tumours - as unpigmented skin has poor protection from the sun’s damaging UV rays. As you can see in the photos, SCCs can be very destructive locally. As the tumour grows, it can begin to invade surrounding tissues, including the eye or even bone. They are often slow to spread to distant parts of the body (metastasise), but the risk of metastasis increases if they grow very large or are present for a long time. If left untreated and allowed to metastasise to other areas of the body, your horse’s prognosis declines greatly. If located around the eyelids they can eventually lead to the loss of an eye. The condition can even be fatal in some cases. In the early stages of disease, the tumour can appear as a small sore or red raised bump on the skin. You might notice an area of pigment loss, or maybe some crusty, irritated skin that doesn’t appear to heal. These lesions start out small but can grow quickly if not treated! If you have any concerns at all about a suspect bump or ulcer - call your veterinarian! The earlier that treatment begins, the better your horse’s chance of a full recovery. Surgical removal is a common form of treatment. Additional therapies may involve cryotherapy, laser therapy, photodynamic therapy, or chemotherapy. Any ideas what you can do to help protect your horse from SCCs? #horse #oncology #skincancer #equinemedicine #veterinaryoncology #equinevet #equinepractice #ascotequinevets #equinehospital #diagnosticcentre #excellence #integrity #compassion

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Sunspeed Magazine’s Summer 2020 edition is now online ahead of the Perth Magic Millions Yearling Sale in February! Check out our nice new advert on page 14 🐴 #tbwa #thoroughbred #magicmillions #horsebreeding #studfarm #racehorses #mareandfoal #horselove #equinevet #equinecare #equinespecialist #equinepractice #horsevet #equinesurgery #equinemedicine #equinedentistry #equinereproduction #equinehealth #ascotequinevets #equinehospital #excellence #integrity #compassion

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#foalplay Twice daily bandage changes required for this little fella who insists on playing in his water bucket 🤣 #mudbath #futureeventerinthemaking #waterbaby #butterwouldntmelt #foalsofinstagram #foal #equinevet #equinepractice #horsevet #equinesurgery #equinemedicine #veterinarian #ascotequinevets #excellence #integrity #compassion

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NEW YEAR RENOS! 🔨 The New Year is off to a fresh start here at Ascot Equine with a few renos underway! It was starting to get a bit cramped for space in our reception/vet office - so we’ve extended into the hallway and room next door. Starting to look a lot more spacious already - don’t you agree?!!👌 #newyear #newyearreno #vetreception #vetoffice #equinevet #horsevet #equinepractice #equinesurgery #equinemedicine #veterinarian #veterinarianlife #ascotequinevets #equinehospital #excellence #integrity #compassion

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🌟 Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy New Year for 2020! 🌟 Our #top9of2019 gives a nice recap of some of the changes at Ascot Equine in 2019 - we installed a scintigraphy unit, bought a new dynamic scope (and Ligasure), Dr Anika launched our dentistry service, and we welcomed Dr Laura on board - to name but a few! We are looking forward to new challenges and exciting times in 2020! A huge thank you to all our team, clients, family, friends and colleagues for your support throughout 2019 - we could not have done this without you all. We hope that you will continue on this journey with us in 2020! #thankful #2019 #whatayear #vetlife #vetlifeisthebestlife #bringon2020 #excitingtimesahead #teamwork #equinevet #equine #horse #equinepractice #veterinarians #equinedentristy #equinereproduction #equinemedicine #equinesurgery #ascotequinevets #equinehospital #diagnosticcentre #excellence #integrity #compassion

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