SOUNDNESS EVALUATION
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Soundness EvaluationOur soundness exams are detail-oriented to identify causes of performance issues. We educate you on all diagnostics and treatment options appropriate for a given issue.
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PRE-PURCHASE EVALUATION
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Pre-Purchase EvaluationA thorough evaluation of general health and soundness is recommended before the purchase of your next equine partner. We understand the financial and emotional investment required and work with you each step of the way.
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Diagnostics
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Digital RadiographyDigital radiography allows for stall-side imaging and diagnosis. Starwood's Digital X-Ray Units are top of the line machines capable of producing quality images from the foot to the stifle and neck. Our cloud-based image database is a convenient way for images to be viewed by clients, care providers, and other veterinarians.
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UltrasonographyUltrasound provides a real-time view of the soft tissue structures of the body. Serial imaging of an injured tendon or ligament is utilized during the rehabilitation process to design an appropriate rehabilitation schedule.
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EndoscopyEndoscopy is used to visualize and evaluate many parts of the horse
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Regenerative therapies
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Regenerative TherapiesMany advancements in the treatment of joint disease and equine injuries have occurred in the past decade. Starwood is proud to offer the latest in these modalities including
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COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
SHOW AND TRAVEL CARE
Show and Travel Care
A health certificate and a current Coggins are required at each state crossing. Health certificates are issued to a horse by a veterinarian. The health certificate states that the horse was free of infectious disease at the time of the examination.
Health certificates are useable for at least 30 days after issue, but it is always good to check with a state’s Department of Agriculture to get their requirements. If you are traveling to a horse show, the show itself may have specific requirements. It is wise to check the show program or to call the show directly.
Please contact the Starwood Equine office to request a health certificate and schedule an appointment for the required examination. Health certificates should be required at least one week before the departure date. For the request form, you will need to have your Coggins information (if we did not draw the Coggins), destination information, departure dates, and hauler information.
Please note: A rush fee will apply to all health certificate requests received less than three business days before departure.
Piroplasmosis Testing: Certain states and showground now require a negative Piroplasmosis test for entry. You can learn more about Piroplasmosis here.
International Health Certificates: Request for this certificate must be received 2 weeks before departure.
Health certificates are useable for at least 30 days after issue, but it is always good to check with a state’s Department of Agriculture to get their requirements. If you are traveling to a horse show, the show itself may have specific requirements. It is wise to check the show program or to call the show directly.
Please contact the Starwood Equine office to request a health certificate and schedule an appointment for the required examination. Health certificates should be required at least one week before the departure date. For the request form, you will need to have your Coggins information (if we did not draw the Coggins), destination information, departure dates, and hauler information.
Please note: A rush fee will apply to all health certificate requests received less than three business days before departure.
Piroplasmosis Testing: Certain states and showground now require a negative Piroplasmosis test for entry. You can learn more about Piroplasmosis here.
International Health Certificates: Request for this certificate must be received 2 weeks before departure.