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21/06/2026

A small swelling can hide a much bigger problem. 🕵🏼

When 13-year-old mare Paddy P was examined following a colic episode, a routine dental examination identified the cause of a swelling and recurring draining fistula on the right side of her lower jaw that had been present for several years.

The examination showed a severely fractured tooth, with feed trapped between the tooth fragments. Radiographs also revealed advanced changes affecting the tooth root, including significant damage and partial root atrophy. 🦷

Cases like this remind us that swellings in the lower jaw region – especially when accompanied by small skin openings or draining fistulas – are often linked to underlying dental disease. Further diagnostics can be key to identifying the true cause.

The affected tooth was removed using an intraoral screw extraction technique. Just four weeks later, the swelling had significantly decreased and the fistula had completely healed. 🙏🏼

Paddy P’s case also highlights another important point: when investigating a colic patient, a thorough examination of the oral cavity is always worthwhile. After all, every meal begins in the mouth, and dental disease can have a much greater impact on a horse’s overall health.

17/06/2026

Umbilical Hernias in Foals – Why Early Detection Matters 🐴

An umbilical hernia is one of the most common conditions seen in young foals. It appears as a soft swelling around the navel and is caused by an incomplete closure of the abdominal wall after birth.

While smaller hernias may close naturally as the foal grows, larger hernias often require surgical treatment to prevent future complications.

In this foal treated at in Belgium, the hernia was identified at an early stage, allowing the team to intervene before more serious problems could develop. 🙏 Thanks to timely diagnosis and treatment, the prognosis is excellent.

As always, careful observation makes a difference. If you notice a swelling around your foal’s navel that increases in size, becomes firm or painful, or if your foal shows signs of discomfort, it is important to consult your veterinarian.

Early diagnosis helps create the best possible outcome and gives young horses the best start in life. ❤️

16/06/2026

We are proud to celebrate the team at Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center for their role in the recovery journey of Kentucky Oaks winner Always a Runner. 🏆

Last September, Always a Runner was treated for pleuropneumonia under the care of Dr. Rodney Belgrave and the dedicated hospital team at Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center.

Her return to full health and success on one of racing’s biggest stages is a powerful reminder of the impact of specialist equine veterinary care, teamwork and clinical excellence. 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

Congratulations to Always a Runner, her connections, Dr. Belgrave and the entire Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center team. 🎉

Mid-Atlantic Equine

15/06/2026

Our separate Altano Australia and New Zealand Days brought our regional teams together for inspiring discussions, valuable knowledge sharing and many great moments beyond the meeting room. 🤝💡

In Australia, the focus was on clinic updates and conversations around collaboration, growth opportunities, IT, finance and new ideas. In New Zealand, discussions centred around closer clinic collaboration, specific project deep dives and various initiatives. Both programmes were packed with insights and fresh perspectives. 🚀 Most importantly, they created space to connect, exchange experiences and learn from each other across teams and locations. 🌏🐴

And of course, the social side was just as special: a dedicated get-to-know-each-other social event in Newcastle, dinners, clinic visits and shared lunches made the days a great mix of business, networking and team spirit. 🍽️🥂

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed, participated and made these days such a success! 🙌✨

10/06/2026

Movement tells us a lot about a horse. 🐴

That’s why many of our clinics have dedicated areas for lunging, trot-ups and free movement on different surfaces. Watching a horse move is an essential part of diagnostics — not only for lameness evaluations, but also for assessing breathing, recovery, fitness and cardiovascular function. 🔍

Sometimes, the smallest changes only become visible in motion.
How a horse moves in a straight line, on a circle or after exercise can provide important clues that help guide further diagnostics and treatment.

In equine medicine, careful observation is often the beginning of the right answer.

08/06/2026

CT or MRI - what’s the difference in equine diagnostics? 🐴

Both imaging methods help us look inside the horse’s body, but they are used for different questions and structures.

A CT scan is especially useful for examining bone structures in great detail. It creates cross-sectional images within seconds and is often used for areas like the head, teeth, neck or limbs. Modern standing CT systems also allow many horses to be examined without general anaesthesia.

An MRI, on the other hand, focuses more on soft tissue structures such as tendons or ligaments.. It helps us detect injuries that may not be visible on X-rays or CT images.

Which method is best always depends on the individual case, the clinical findings and the structures we need to evaluate. Sometimes, combining different imaging techniques gives the clearest picture. 🩻

05/06/2026

Every morning starts with the same question: how is each horse doing today? ☀️

During rounds, vets, technicians and nurses come together to discuss every patient in detail. Recovery progress, medication, behaviour, feeding, movement, next diagnostic steps — everything is reviewed carefully.

These visits are an important part of daily clinic life because good treatment is never static. 🐴 Horses change quickly, and treatment plans often need to be adjusted just as quickly.

It’s teamwork, communication and clinical experience coming together for every single patient.

03/06/2026

Comfort matters — especially during recovery 🐴

When horses stay in one of our clinics, we want them to feel as calm and comfortable as possible. That’s why many of our stable areas are specifically designed around the needs of horses: with bright spaces, good ventilation, safe layouts and quiet routines.

Recovery doesn’t only happen during treatment. It also happens in the stable, during rest, while eating hay or simply settling into a calm environment.

Let’s be honest: horse welfare starts long before and extends far beyond the actual procedure. 🙏

01/06/2026

Rehabilitation in equine medicine has changed enormously over the last years 🐴

Many Altano clinics now work with modern rehab equipment and therapy concepts to support horses during recovery and rebuilding. One example is the aquatrainer 💧, which allows controlled movement with reduced strain on joints and structures.

Depending on the case, these therapies can help horses regain strength, improve mobility and carefully return to work step by step.

What matters most is choosing the right approach for the individual horse - because no recovery journey is exactly the same.

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