Services at the Statesville Equine Clinic

Lameness Exams - Prepurchase Exams - Digital Radiology - Digital Ultrasound - Endoscopy - Shockwave Therapy - Laboratory - Hospital - Reproductive Services - Preventive medicine - Chiropractic and Acupuncture - Surgery - Emergency - Ruminant Herd Health

Lameness Exams:
An examination to determine any gait abnormality or deficit in the horse. A thorough standing and moving exam on different surfaces is often required. Many lameness exams require observing the horse at different gaits and under saddle along with flexion test. Diagnostic analgesia may also so be required to isolate the location of the affected area.

Prepurchase Exams:
A thorough physical and lameness exam to determine if the horse is suitable for the buyers intended purpose. The PPE is often combined with diagnostics such as bloodwork, drug screens, digital radiographs, soft tissue ultrasound and endoscopy. This exam is intended to give the buyer insight to any conditions the horse has at the time of purchase not as pass or fail exam. It is not a guarantee of future soundness but helps the buyer make an informed decision about the purchase.

Digital Radiology (DR):

The image quality of digital radiographs is superior to conventional radiographs, which allows diagnosis of subtle tissue abnormalities and better interpretation of results. Digital radiographs allow computerized alterations in technique depending on the tissue of interest (bone vs. soft tissue) without taking multiple films. The radiographs can be analyzed on the farm within seconds of capturing the image. This enables treatment to be started immediately and the horse owner or trainer to visualize results. A CD copy of films is given to the owner and also can be viewed 24hrs a day via the internet with a passcode.

Digital Ultrasound:
Ultrasound is used for the evaluation of the soft tissue structures of the horse including tendons and ligament that can not be viewed by radiographs. Soft tissue injuries often occur in sport horses and proper diagnosis with digital ultrasound is necessary so the appropriate therapy can be determined and implemented for a full recovery to the equine athlete. Ultrasound is also used for reproductive and pregnancy exams on broodmares.

Endoscopy (upperairway and gastric):
Endoscopy uses a video camera to image the horse’s airways allowing us to identify problems, and determine the best course of treatment. Gastroscopy, or video camera imaging of the stomach, is the only way to truly diagnose gastric ulcers and monitor therapy. The 3.0 meter gastroscope is essential for diagnosing other types of stomach disease (tumors, infections, obstructions, etc) as well as esophageal diseases (recurrent choke, swallowing problems, tumors, ulcers, etc).

Shockwave Therapy:

Shockwave therapy is used for tendon and ligament injuries and to stimulate bone remodeling. Focused high frequency shockwave therapy consists of a single acoustic pulse of extremely short rise time and a very high pressure maximum, which expends enormous amounts of acoustic energy focused on a small area. Horses who have not responded to conventional treatments often benefit greatly from shockwave therapy.

Common conditions that respond well are: ligament injures, tendon injuries, bone spavin, ringbone, splints, non or delayed union fractures and sore backs. A benefit to this therapy is that it is performed on the standing horse in under 20 minutes. Shockwave therapy often significantly reduces time off and improves the quality of the healing tissue.

Laboratory:

Our lab is capable of performing complete blood counts, blood chemistries, electrolytes, blood gases, fecal egg counts and semen evaluation.

Results can be obtained in as little as 15 minutes. The lab is vital for emergency patients and monitoring hospitalized patients.

Dentistry:
Equine dentistry is performed using both the equine powerfloat and an assortment of hand floats.

Reproductive Services:

Artificial insemination of fresh cooled or frozen semen are performed on a regular basis. A liquid nitrogen tank is available for storage of frozen semen.

Reproductive ultrasounds are performed daily on mares during the breeding process to determine optimal breeding time and ensure ovulation. Uterine cultures and lavages are performed when deemed necessary to increase conception.



Statesville Bovine & Equine Clinic • 181-B Mockville Hwy • Statesville NC 28625 • Phone (704) 873-1743
		Statesville Equine Clinic Dr. Dwight Blackwelder DVM Dr. Travis Blackwelder DVM MS Statesville, North Carolina Email Us
Home About Us Our Services Directions Our Clients / News Policies Doctors & Staff Clinic Tour Products Other Links	Services at Statesville Equine Clinic Lameness Exams - Prepurchase Exams - Digital Radiology - Digital Ultrasound - Endoscopy - Shockwave Therapy - Laboratory - Hospital - Reproductive Services - Preventive medicine - Chiropractic and Acupuncture - Surgery - Emergency - Ruminant Herd Health Lameness Exams: An examination to determine any gait abnormality or deficit in the horse. A thorough standing and moving exam on different surfaces is often required. Many lameness exams require observing the horse at different gaits and under saddle along with flexion test. Diagnostic analgesia may also so be required to isolate the location of the affected area. Prepurchase Exams: A thorough physical and lameness exam to determine if the horse is suitable for the buyers intended purpose. The PPE is often combined with diagnostics such as bloodwork, drug screens, digital radiographs, soft tissue ultrasound and endoscopy. This exam is intended to give the buyer insight to any conditions the horse has at the time of purchase not as pass or fail exam. It is not a guarantee of future soundness but helps the buyer make an informed decision about the purchase. Digital Radiology (DR): The image quality of digital radiographs is superior to conventional radiographs, which allows diagnosis of subtle tissue abnormalities and better interpretation of results. Digital radiographs allow computerized alterations in technique depending on the tissue of interest (bone vs. soft tissue) without taking multiple films. The radiographs can be analyzed on the farm within seconds of capturing the image. This enables treatment to be started immediately and the horse owner or trainer to visualize results. A CD copy of films is given to the owner and also can be viewed 24hrs a day via the internet with a passcode. Digital Ultrasound: Ultrasound is used for the evaluation of the soft tissue structures of the horse including tendons and ligament that can not be viewed by radiographs. Soft tissue injuries often occur in sport horses and proper diagnosis with digital ultrasound is necessary so the appropriate therapy can be determined and implemented for a full recovery to the equine athlete. Ultrasound is also used for reproductive and pregnancy exams on broodmares. Endoscopy (upperairway and gastric): Endoscopy uses a video camera to image the horse’s airways allowing us to identify problems, and determine the best course of treatment. Gastroscopy, or video camera imaging of the stomach, is the only way to truly diagnose gastric ulcers and monitor therapy. The 3.0 meter gastroscope is essential for diagnosing other types of stomach disease (tumors, infections, obstructions, etc) as well as esophageal diseases (recurrent choke, swallowing problems, tumors, ulcers, etc). Shockwave Therapy: Shockwave therapy is used for tendon and ligament injuries and to stimulate bone remodeling. Focused high frequency shockwave therapy consists of a single acoustic pulse of extremely short rise time and a very high pressure maximum, which expends enormous amounts of acoustic energy focused on a small area. Horses who have not responded to conventional treatments often benefit greatly from shockwave therapy. Common conditions that respond well are: ligament injures, tendon injuries, bone spavin, ringbone, splints, non or delayed union fractures and sore backs. A benefit to this therapy is that it is performed on the standing horse in under 20 minutes. Shockwave therapy often significantly reduces time off and improves the quality of the healing tissue. Laboratory: Our lab is capable of performing complete blood counts, blood chemistries, electrolytes, blood gases, fecal egg counts and semen evaluation. Results can be obtained in as little as 15 minutes. The lab is vital for emergency patients and monitoring hospitalized patients. Dentistry: Equine dentistry is performed using both the equine powerfloat and an assortment of hand floats. Minor dental surgeries are also performed. Hospital: The hospital has 8 stalls for both intermediate and ICU care. We have cameras in the stalls that enable our doctors to monitor patients from their home or laptop computer via the internet. We also have 3 small day turnout areas for broodmares and non critical patients. Reproductive Services: Artificial insemination of fresh cooled or frozen semen are performed on a regular basis. A liquid nitrogen tank is available for storage of frozen semen. Reproductive ultrasounds are performed daily on mares during the breeding process to determine optimal breeding time and ensure ovulation. Uterine cultures and lavages are performed when deemed necessary to increase conception. Preventive Medicine: Routine health checks along with proper immunizations customized to each horse based on age, sex, environment, and risk of exposure. Nutritional and deworming consultation is also coved with each patient. Chiropractic and Acupuncture: Provided by Dr. Lisa Baucom DVM, IVCA, CVA Chiropractic and acupuncture are integrated therapies that are used in conjunction with traditional veterinary medicine to improve soundness and locomotion in sport horses. Dr. Baucom is certified in both chiropractic and acupuncture and is available by appointment on Thursdays and Friday of each week. Surgery: General surgery including lacerations, cryptorchid (retained testicle), and minor orthopedic procedures. Emergency: 24 hour emergency service is provided to our established clients. We prefer to see our emergencies at the clinic but ambulatory emergency service is provided to our clients if necessary. Ruminant Herd Health: Herd health, pregnancy exams and nutritional consultations available for both dairy and beef herds. Home • About Us • Our Services • Directions • Our Clients / News • Policies • Doctors & Staff Clinic Tour • Products • Other Links BangTag.com Webdesign & eMarketing, Lake Norman NC © 2009 Statesville Equine Clinic

Services at Statesville Equine Clinic