Vet Check

Vetting Horses

Vetting horses is performed on a daily basis at Veterinary Clinic Den Ham. This is usually done in the context of buying or selling, or for insurance purposes for your horse. A complete examination consists of a full clinical evaluation and a radiological examination.

Clinical assessment
A general evaluation of the clinical status and general movement of the horse is performed. Flexion tests are evaluated and the horse is inspected on the hard and soft surface in walk, trot and canter. After exercise, the heart and lungs are checked again.

Laryngoscopy
Endoscopic inspection of nasal passages, throat and laryngeal region may be performed. This test is commonly performed to exclude some degree of laryngeal hemiplegia.

Radiological Examination
Radiographs are made using a high-quality digital radiographic system. We can provide all standard radiographic projections, and, on request of the veterinarian abroad, we can provide additional radiographic views.

Veterinary Clinic Den Ham follows the high standard, provided by the KNMvD/Dutch Equine Veterinarian Association.

Ultrasound
If requested, we can evaluate all soft tissues by ultrasound. The ultrasonographic images can be send by mail for evaluation.