Endoscopy involves the use of optics to examine internal body cavities such as the respiratory tract, the stomach, the bladder and the uterus. In general equine practice, mainly the respiratory tract and the stomach are scoped.
We carry 2 different types of scopes to assess the function and health of your horse’s respiratory tract; a fibre-optic scope and a videoscope.
The fibre-optic scope is used mainly to assess lower respiratory health; in other words, to establish if the lungs of your horse are ok or not, by collecting samples directly from the windpipe.
Portable video-endoscopes allow us to examine, visualise on screen and record the upper respiratory tract of your horse in order to establish a diagnosis should there be any issues affecting your horse’s wind.
Respiratory Tract Surgery
We perform minor respiratory tract surgeries, namely soft palate thermocautery (firing) and Hobday procedures, at your horse’s premises. We use the services of specialist respiratory surgeons for more invasive procedures.
