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Bone Scan (Scintigraphy)
Scintigraphy is one of the advanced imaging modalities used in horses. It uses radioactive tracers that allow the identification of changes in bone metabolism before they become visible on radiographs. It is ideally suited to diagnose for example … -
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Objective Gait Analysis for Poor Performance
Andy Fiske-Jackson, Deputy Head of RVC Equine and Senior Lecturer in Equine Surgery Horses are frequently presented to the RVC Equine Referral Hospital for investigation of poor performance. Following acquisition of a thorough history, the horse is … -
Equine Dentistry
Horses’ teeth are specially adapted for a life of grazing and are designed to grow continuously throughout the horse’s life. This means that regular dental care is a vital element of keeping your horse both healthy and performing well. The RVC's … -
PhD Congratulations
Congratulations to Anatomic Pathology SCTS Hannah Williams who successfully defended her PhD thesis this week. Hannah, a Wellcome Trust funded Integrated Research Fellow, completed her PhD entitled, "Activation of Toll-like receptors by human and … -
Surgical Suite
RVC Equine's surgical suite contains an orthopaedic theatre, general theatre and a theatre to perform standing surgical procedures, supported by our equine anaesthesia service. -
Clinical Connections - Autumn 2016
The Autumn 2016 issue of Clinical Connections - the RVC Clinical Services newsletter - is out now. This edition features articles on: Tackling the Diseases of Tomorrow and AMR Rapid Referral of Horse Caught on Fence New Wound Clinic at the … -
Mobile Equine Ultrasound Service
The RVC's equine practice vets, working in Hertfordshire and the adjoining counties, aim to provide top quality care for your horse in their home environment at your yard or stables, as much as possible. -
Routine Healthcare
RVC Equine places strong emphasis on preventive medicine, including routine vaccination, regular dentistry, parasite control and health monitoring -
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Case Study – Stem Cell Treatment of an Equine Tendon Injury
Roger K.W. Smith, Professor of Equine Orthopaedics ‘Podge’ (Moonbeg Boy), a 15-year-old Irish sports horse gelding used for eventing, had suffered an overstrain injury to his superficial digital flexor tendon in August 2018. He had developed a … -
New RVC study reveals the impact of farriery interventions on galloping racehorses’ hoof biomechanics
A new study, led by the Royal Veterinary College, and funded by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, has shed light on the influence of horseshoe and surface conditions on racehorses’ hoof movements. This has implications for how racehorses’ athletic …