Preventative Care
Elite Equine has a strong focus on preventative care for your horse. Issues identified early in the disease process usually require less intensive, less expensive treatment and generally result in a better outcome. Horse owners already practice preventative care by rugging, farriery, nutrition and conditioning work. Preventative care in horses, particularly performance horses involves many more elements for example:
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Gastric Ulcers (EGUS)
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Dentistry
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Arthritis (Chondroprotective agents)
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Podiatry (shoeing for performance)
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Vaccination programs
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Supplements
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Parasite control
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Geriatric Health & Management
Horses greater than 15 years old are considered geriatric,
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As horses age they become more susceptible to certain disease processes,
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A thorough clinical examination (or Annual Heath Check) will identify any abnormalities hopefully early in the disease process,
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Common geriatric abnormalities we find is
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Dental pathology
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Arthritis
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Neoplasia (cancer)
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Cardiac (heart) abnormalities
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Metabolic diseases (eg. PPID / Cushing's disease)
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Full blood examinations are a great screening test to assess internal organ function, electrolyte and protein levels, presence of inflammation, anaemia and evidence of infection,
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All significant findings and the ageing process are discussed,
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A management plan (including dental regime and diet) is formulated to ensure the health and well-being of your horse for the coming year.