Our Services
Racetrack Vets offer a comprehensive range of equine veterinary services for horses of all shapes and sizes.
Our experienced equine veterinarians have a wide range of medical and surgical skills to treat your horses both on or a clinic referral.
Whilst a majority of our work is in the racing industry, we cater to all equine needs including all pleasure and performance horses.
Digital Radiography
X-rays are a valuable asset and key tool in diagnosing a multitude of problems in horses.
Conduct survey X-rays in weanling and mature horses, to ensure correct management and results , whether on the racetrack , in the sales ring or in the arena.
Video Endoscopy & Gastroscopy
Our endoscopy procedure is that which involves passing a flexible fibreoptic endoscope through the horse’s nostril and down the nasal passage.This allows visual and video of larynx, guttural pouches and trachea.This can be used to identify a multitude of issues.
These include chronic coughing, nasal discharge. Our vets also use this too to identify abnormal function and investigate respiratory noise. Also investigating poor performance / swelling of the face or throat region.
Pre-Purchase Vetting
Pre-purchase examinations and reports for all intended purposes. This includes for Racing, Ready to Run or Equestrian purpose.
We conduct extensive pre sale vettings for Hong Kong Jockey Club, as well as all exports to China, Malaysia, Indonesia, including all Xray and Scope requisites.
We also offer insurance examinations and reports (including mortality and loss of use)
Yearling Sale Servies
We provide all pre sale veterinary requirements for all Australian sales series including endoscopic reports and sales X-rays. Our vets are present at all major sales across Australia and New Zealand , conducting Xray Repository reports and physical exams
Laboratory /Pharmacy
Our laboratory can conduct routine and pre-race blood testing, endocrine testing (Cushings disease), hormone testing, faecal egg counts, export bloods, as well as well as swab samples identifying a variety of bacterial cultures, antibiotic sensitivity .
We also carry a broad range of Pharmaceutical products for short and long term treatment of your horse.
Lamness Exam
Initial lameness exams and investigation are a vital tool in finding and managing the cause of an abnormal gait ,which can be pain induced or mechanical in nature.
Early intervention and management ,including joint medication can intern lead to a highly successful career .
Shockwave Treatment
A non-invasive treatment that uses high-energy acoustic pulses to stimulate healing in musculoskeletal conditions .
Castrations
We conduct all geldings of all breeds, on farm under a general anaesthetic .
Ambulatory Services