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Overview
About us
Over 400 soft tissue and dental surgery procedures a year are performed by our surgeons, both under general anaesthesia and standing sedation.
Our staff
Our team is at the forefront of clinical research into upper respiratory and dental disorders worldwide.
Videoendoscopy
Allows close and detailed visualisation of many otherwise inaccessible areas with the image displayed on a large screen for easy explanation to the client and students.
Treadmill endoscopy
In some cases, evaluation of the larynx and pharynx whilst the horse is exercising is necessary in order to make a diagnosis
Laparoscopy
A rapidly advancing minimally invasive surgical technique developed particularly for ovariectomy and cryptorchidectomy in standing sedated horses.
Laser surgery
Laser surgery provides a safe, reliable and minimally invasive surgical method for treatment of specific equine upper respiratory tract conditions, as well as lesions affecting other inaccessible parts of the body.
Upper respiratory surgery
Our soft tissue surgery team offers a wide range of procedures involving diagnosis and management of upper respiratory tract disorders including sinus surgery, laryngeal and palate surgery including laser surgery
This article was published on Nov 19, 2009