The Garston Veterinary Group equine unit has been
developed to provide a high level of professional and compassionate care to our
equine clients and their horses. We offer a comprehensive 24 hour service through either our
ambulatory system or at the clinic at Great Ashley Farm near Bradford-on-Avon.
The ambulatory service covers most aspects of equine
veterinary work from routine vaccinations and health checks to lameness
investigations, pre-purchase examinations, stud work and dental care. In
addition with the facilities at Ashley Farm we are equipped for full in-depth
lameness work-ups including intra-articular analgesia, radiography and
ultrasonography; reproductive work including pregnancy diagnosis and infertility
investigations. Our facilities allow us to perform a wide range of procedures
either under full general anaesthesia or else on the standing patient under
regional anaesthesia.
Facilities at the Ashley Farm Equine Clinic
Large examination
area,
enabling us to perform a wide range of investigative and surgical procedures
safely
Xray facilities with an automatic
processor
Endoscopy for assessment of
respiratory function and all other investigations
Diagnostic ultra-sound for imaging soft
tissue, used for musculo-skeletal problems, internal medicine and for
reproductive work
Dental equipment for
routine and corrective dentistry including a power rasp
ECG machine for the diagnosis of cardiac
disorders
Surgical facilities for
investigative and remedial procedures.
Stabling for in
patients.
AI facilities
A lameness work-up area
including a hard surface for trotting-up and lunging.
A cold laser and therapeutic ultrasound
for wound management
Practice laboratory at Garston House for
prompt routine blood tests
We believe in close co-operation and
communication with the professionals in other equine fields and work closely
with farriers, physiotherapists and EDTs. We also liaise closely with the
Bristol University Veterinary School at Langford, the Royal Veterinary College in London
and the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket.
