Breathing problems are a common cause of poor performance in the horse.
Over the last decade effectiveness of treatment has taken a major leap forward because of improved diagnosis provided by overground endoscopy, a technique in which NEH has been at the forefront of since its emergence. Wind surgery describes surgical management of conditions affecting the larynx and pharynx.
The overground endoscope allows video assessment of the upper airways and larynx of horses at exercise. For Thoroughbred racehorses, this can be done at the trainer’s yard with the horse’s normal work rider. Alternatively, horses can be brought to Newmarket and exercised on the gallops. For sports horses, the procedure can be performed ridden in the school at NEH. The information obtained from overground endoscopy is invaluable in deciding on whether a horse needs surgery, and which surgical procedure is most appropriate.
A full range of surgical options is available at NEH, including standing laser surgery, such as ventriculectomy and cordectomy (‘Hobday’), as well as procedures under general anaesthetic. Some of the more common procedures include ‘tie forward’ surgery for treatment of dorsal displacement of the soft palate, and ‘tie back’ or ‘laryngeal reinnervation’ procedures for treatment of laryngeal hemiplegia (‘roarers’).
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Jeremy qualified as a vet in 1998 from Cambridge University having previously done a degree in Animal Science at Nottingham University.
He enjoys all aspects of equine practice, especially sport and leisure horse veterinary work and equine dentistry. He is normally accompanied by his trusty canine companion, Ricky (from Romania) while out on his visit rounds.
He is a keen polo player in his spare time and loves breeding and training young ponies.