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Our Equine Veterinary Team

Your horse is in safe hands with our experienced equine vets, including two ECVS and RCVS Recognised Specialists

GUY HINNIGAN

Director – ECVS And RCVS Recognised Specialist In Equine Surgery

CHARLOTTE GAUL

BVSc MRCVS

PETER ACTON

Director – BVSc MRCVS

ROSIE OWEN

Clinical Director – ECVS And RCVS Recognised Specialist In Equine Surgery

ARTICLES

Stay informed with our topical articles, all written by our equine vets.

STEM CELL BREAKTHROUGH IN EQUINE MEDICINE

Traditionally, stem cells have been used to treat tendon injuries, particularly in racehorses. These cells were usually harvested from the sternum of the injured horse and were expanded in a laboratory over 30 days for reimplantation into the site of the injury. The brilliant news is that we now have commercial stem cells available which we can buy in for appropriate cases.

LASER SARCOID SURGERY

Sarcoids are one of the most common dermatological complaints we see in our equine patients. They are a form of skin tumour and prompt veterinary treatment is indicated to prevent the lesion from increasing further in size, making it more difficult to treat and to prevent spread.

TO BREED OR NOT TO BREED? (AND HOW?) IS THE QUESTION

For many of us, the thought of having our very own foal from our own mare is a recurring dream – but what does it take for that to become reality? And is it something we should be considering, for both our mare’s sake and our own?

CASE STUDY: EQUINE CORNEAL ULCERATION

Problems with a horse’s eye are often treated with over-the counter products prior to involving a vet. Whilst, for very minor ocular disease cases, this may be sufficient, if your horse has a more serious complaint such as corneal ulceration, incorrect treatment will not only delay healing but in severe cases, may be detrimental and result in the loss of an affected eye.

IMPACTION COLIC

Colic can occur throughout the year, but the frequency can be increased during the winter months due to changes in weather conditions and the resulting management changes. Clinical signs consistent with an impaction include signs of colic, reduced gut sounds and droppings production.

IMPORTANCE OF DENTISTRY

Dental disease can be very painful. Early detection and treatment of dental problems is vitally important in maintaining good oral health- we all know that prevention is better than cure! As part of your horse’s annual health check, a thorough dental examination should be performed.

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Oakhill are an experienced team of 16 equine-only vets, three registered veterinary nurses and six yard/ nursing assistants. We’re passionate about ensuring your horse stays sound and healthy, and importantly continues to be able to do the job they enjoy, for as long as possible. By combining expert knowledge with the most advanced techniques and diagnostics, 5-star patient care and state-of-the-art facilities we’re able to ensure your horse, pony or donkey receives the very best treatment.