Equine Performance & Sports Medicine
Focused care for the equine athlete - from standardbred race horses to competitive sport horses. Our comprehensive services combine advanced diagnostics with cutting-edge regenerative therapies.
Focused care for the equine athlete - from standardbred race horses to competitive sport horses. Our comprehensive services combine advanced diagnostics with cutting-edge regenerative therapies.
Focused care for the equine athlete - from standardbred race horses to competitive sport horses. Our comprehensive services combine advanced diagnostics with cutting-edge regenerative therapies.
State-of-the-art equipment and proven treatment methods to keep your performance horse in peak condition. Convenient haul-in facility designed for easy access and stress-free evaluations for equine athletes.
Sports Medicine is a core focus at Darke County Veterinary Service, LLC. Thorough lameness evaluations and diagnostic procedures help to pinpoint the source of performance-limiting issues, ensuring horses stay at the top of their performance with precise treatment plans.
This treatment minimizes pain and promotes rapid healing for various ligament, tendon, and joint injuries, accelerating the return to competition for performance horses.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) isolates platelets and growth factors from the patient's own blood to accelerate tissue regeneration when applied to an injury. IRAP therapy utilizes the horse's natural anti-inflammatory mechanisms to treat joint and soft tissue issues effectively.
High-quality, portable digital X-ray and ultrasound equipment provides immediate, on-site diagnosis of bone, joint, and soft tissue disorders, both in the clinic and in the field.
Visualizes and treats issues of the upper respiratory tract, stomach, and upper gastrointestinal tract on a screen within the office, crucial for diagnosing performance-related issues.
Also known as 'freezing,' this technique uses liquid nitrogen to freeze superficial to deep soft tissues to bony structures without causing damage to surrounding tissues. Often used for curbs, splints, and torn tendons and suspensories.
Comprehensive care to maintain your horse's health and performance
Uses specific wavelengths of light to create therapeutic effects. Can be used in the treatment of joint pain, ligament sprains, muscle strains, chronic wounds, and a variety of other conditions.
Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with conventional Veterinary Medicine, serving as both a diagnostic tool and a treatment for a wide variety of medical and musculoskeletal conditions.
Comprehensive physical exams with tailored vaccination protocols and de-worming strategies to maintain optimal health and performance condition for your horse.
Providing prospective buyers with detailed information—including physical and lameness exams, and optional diagnostics like x-rays, endoscopy, and blood panels—to make informed purchase decisions.
Complete blood counts, blood chemistry analysis, parasite testing, urinalysis, and fecal examinations. We also send out lab work for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
Annual Physical Exam: Essential for detecting changes in body condition that occur rapidly in pets. Your pet ages an average of seven years to our one year, making yearly exams the cornerstone of preventative care.
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