Emergencies

AI and Studwork

In the event of an emergency please call us on 01963 251772.

What constitutes an emergency ...

Anything that requires immediate veterinary assistance.

Common emergencies include:

Colic
Laminitis
Wounds - particularly where there is significant bleeding
Choke
Non-weight bearing lameness

Things you can do before the vet arrives ...

Colic

Talk to the vet; if your horse is not too exhausted then walking can help.

Laminitis

Remove your horses from grass, and stable them on a deep, comfortable bed. Only allow them to eat soaked meadow hay. If they are unable to move, prevent further ingestion of grass/hard feed and wait for the vet to arrive.

Wounds

If possible remove dirt with gentle flushing. Ideally, use cooled, boiled water. If the wound is still bleeding, bandage the wound with a clean or ideally sterile dressing and apply some pressure.

Choke

Remove feed, try to keep your horse relaxed.

Non-weight bearing lameness

Try to establish the cause and discuss this with the vet. Await for veterinary attendance.

Peter has been my vet for 8 years, ever since he moved back to the area. He is always there at the end of the phone or sometimes on the yard in the early hours of the morning, particularly during the breeding season. There is never a complaint!

Horses give you good times and certainly some bad times that is the nature of the game. I trust Peter’s judgement and ability to keep the horses on the right road. The breeding side of the game can be frustrating at times, but with Peter’s dedication and attention to detail we have had lots of success creating new life year after year.

Peter is my “comfort blanket” and he is very much part of the team here at Camrose Stud.

Dinah Webb-Bowen, Camrose Stud, Somerset [ more ]