Mon - Fri: 8.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday: 8.30am - 12.30pm

Call Us: 0845 177 1956
or 01786 430387

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Investigation of Poor Performance

We are frequently asked to examine animals which are not performing as expected. Causes may include:

•    Lower respiratory disease
•    Upper airway conditions, including laryngeal paralysis and dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP)
•    Cardiac arrythmias, murmurs
•    Muscular, including azoturia (“tying up”)
•    Lameness
•    Viral/post-viral illness (chronic fatigue)

These investigations can be time-consuming, and involve a battery of tests.

•   Blood sampling: we can provide full in-house laboratory testing for biochemistry electrolytes and haematology
•    Respiratory endoscopy (on your yard)
•    Muscle biopsy sampling
•    Lameness work-up
•    Cardiac examination, with referral if deemed necessary.

An initial clinical examination with follow-up clinical exams and re-evaluation at every stage is crucial to achieving an accurate diagnosis and good clinical outcome in these cases.

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    • Vettings
    • Vaccination
    • Investigation of Poor Performance
    • Colic
    • The Geriatric Horse
    • Equine Worming
    • Equine Oral Care
    • Choke
    • Strangles
    • Equine Grass Sickness
  • Equine Fact Sheets
    • Worming in detail
    • Chronic / Recurrent Colic Investigation
    • Equine Passports
    • Equine Vaccination Protocol
    • Dental Care
    • Euthanasia
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About Us

Following discussions between Struthers & Scott Veterinary Practice, and Grahams Road Veterinary Clinic we have decided to operate our Farm and Equine services on a partnership basis under the banner of ‘Forth Valley Vets Ltd.’

We have been caring for the animals of Perthshire and Central Region for over 50 years, and while our practice has grown considerably in size, we still hold the same values now as we did in our early days.

Information

Opening Times

Mon - Fri: 8.00am - 6.00pm
Saturday: 8.30am - 12.30pm

01786 430387

Location

Forth Valley Veterinary Practice
Unit 7, 20 Munro Road, Stirling,
FK7 7UU

Contact Us

T: 0845 177 1956 or 01786 430387 or E: forthvalleyvets@outlook.com
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  • Equine
    • Equine Health
      • Vettings
      • Vaccination
      • Investigation of Poor Performance
      • Colic
      • The Geriatric Horse
      • Equine Worming
      • Equine Oral Care
      • Choke
      • Strangles
      • Equine Grass Sickness
    • Equine Fact Sheets
      • Worming in detail
      • Chronic / Recurrent Colic Investigation
      • Equine Passports
      • Equine Vaccination Protocol
      • Dental Care
      • Euthanasia
    • Equine Zonal Visits
    • Equine Health Plans
  • Farm
    • Farm Factsheets
      • Johnes
      • Leptospirosis
      • Calf Pneumonia
      • Calf Scour
      • Abortion / Infertility in Cattle
      • Abortion / Infertility in Sheep
      • Mineral/Trace element Deficiencies and Nutritional Assessment
      • Farm Animal Exports
      • Bovine Viral Disease
      • Sheep Scab
      • Beef Suckler Herd Efficiency
    • Dairy Cattle
    • Farm Special Offers
    • Fluke & Worm Faecal Sample Requirements
    • Farm Zonal Visits
    • Beef Cattle
    • Sheep
    • Other Farmed Animals
    • Farm Health Plans
    • Farm Links
  • Facilities / Services
  • Meet the Staff
  • Useful Links
  • News
  • Contact Us
  • Online Payment