Blood Samples
We process blood samples both for detection or monitoring of disease, and for assessment of racehorses in training and before declaration to race.
Haematology
This gives information about possible infection and anaemia or fitness.Biochemistry
This panel gives information on the electrolyte balance and immune system of the horse, and possible damage to the muscles (including tying-up), the liver and the kidneys and other organs. We also measure serum amyloid A (SAA), a very sensitive marker of acute inflammation and infection.Immunoglobulins
Measures the IgG in the blood of newborn foals, to check that there has been adequate transfer of antibodies from the colostrum. If the IgG is not adequate, the foal is at greatly increased risk of infections.Progesterone
Measurement of this hormone can be useful in the investigation and management of the broodmare.Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM)
Our laboratory will process samples for CEM from broodmares and stallionsRoutine Microbiology
We culture and analyse samples taken from the horse for the presence of bacteria. If bacteria are cultured, we test them against a panel of antibiotics to determine which antibiotics may be useful in treatment of the horse.We process blood samples both for detection or monitoring of disease, and for assessment of racehorses in training and before declaration to race.