Recent content by vetman

Just wait till you see the new direct digital machines with instant digital image displayed! (Cant afford one yet!)

Hi. You should tell your friend that you can get the all clear from one vet visit if she has the guttoral pouches scoped and washed with an endoscope. If no pus or condroids are present and the wash is culture negative then thats as good as you can get for proving the horse is not a carrier...

If your vets are fantastic then I hope I am!!! Actually Im in the South West. If only I could go back to university......

Actually for lateral feet xrays the portable machine is every bit as good and quality diagnostic radiographs should be acheived with standard settings although you cant allow for a processing mishap later. For this reason we sometimes take out the mobile diagnostic unit (trailer with processor...

Hi Jane yes may have gotten carried away with my self perceived talent as a comedian there. In all seriousness 99% of laminitics present with at least 2 feet lame..usually both front and acute unilateral laminitis is extremely rare...more often this will be pus in the toe or septic laminae (the...

definately look for a new horse....no foot no horse! Good luck

Fumes should not be a problem unless you are a smoker and carry petrol around. Hope this helps.

I find a halo works well although the saintly behaviour required along with the incessant need for prayer can be a bit of a draw back. If the halo slips or dims just say a few hail maries and be kind to some orphans. Hope this helps..Vetman

Hi there, I can only speak for myself but in answer to your question I drank alot, smoked alot, met some rather naughty girls and played alot of sport. It was only for 5 years so perhaps another year or two at vet school is whats needed!