Occular Disease in a Horse

Occular Disease

Weight loss and poor performance in the adult horse can be and are some of the most frustrating and tedious problems to deal with. Thorough investigation may allow a specific diagnosis to be made. Diagnostic tests available at Troytown include:

  • Gastrointestinal Tract
    • Gastroscopy (3m gastroscope)
    • Ultrasonography
    • Liver Biopsy
  • Respiratory
    • Endoscopy
    • Treadmill Endoscopy
    • Broncho Alveolar Lavage
    • Blood Profiles
    • Allergy Testing
    • Ultrasonography
    • Eosinophil Sedimentation Rate
    • Flowmetric Analysis of Lung Function
    • Biopsy
  • Renal
    • Blood Profiles
    • Urine Analysis
    • Clearance Studies
    • Biopsy
  • Musculoskeletal
    • Lameness exams
    • Muscle biopsy
    • Blood profiles
  • Cardiac
    • Ultrasound (echo and colour flow Doppler)
    • ECG (Electrocardiography)
    • 24 hour EEG radio telemetry

We have a well established laboratory that works in conjunction with the Irish Equine Centre. Poor performance in the equine athlete can be specifically dealt with and we are set up with high speed treadmill BAL, laboratory blood profiles (biochemistry, CBC, ESR) to diagnose problems. Our medical team can assess the body systems and we have up to date treatment and surgical facilities. Our latest addition includes ultrasonographic nebulization of lung medications, 30cm variable GE ultrasound probe with PWD, CWD, CFD, M and B sector scanner.

Recent News

New Question and Answer page

We have just launched a large information database of questions and answers for Horse Owners of all disciplines. Just go to relevant page and type in query... Read→

02 Feb

MRI scanner opened at Troytown

For the first time ever, horses and ponies throughout Ireland, diagnosed with lameness problems, can now be MRI scanned in a bid to locate the problem... Read→

03 Jun

Troytown Awarded The Irish Blue Cross Special Merit Award

On Monday October 27th, 2008, The Irish Blue Cross Special Merit Award, in its eleventh year was presented to Troytown Equine Hospital following the... Read→

02 Jun

About Us

Troytown Equine Hospital is conveniently located off the M7 Dublin - Limerick motorway. At the Kildare junction, head towards Kildare town turning right at the T junction with traffic lights. Coming towards Kildare town you take the first left. This short road takes you uphill for 100 metres. At the crossroads you take the left turn and you pass over the railway bridge. Troytown is located one mile along this road on your right hand side.

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