A biopsy would be warranted if your vet is not sure that the lesions are sarcoids. However it must be borne in mind that the act of taking a biopsy can lead to further development of that lesion. It is generally advised that if a biopsy is to be taken then the biopsy should be excisional - in other words the entire lesion is removed and not just a part.

@@priorsfarmequineveterinary8850 thank you, that's what I thought that any tinkering could potentionally aggravate and promote growing.

Ive had a lot of success with clients horses using immune boost tonic alongwith administering yarrox tincture internally and topically.

Thank you for watching and taking the time to ask a question. We do not routinely wash out mares at this practice but you will find that some stud vets do advocate this. Here we determine on a case by case basis which mares should be washed out. I can not go into details on a public forum and you should always seek the advice of your own veterinary surgeon. but we wash out both fresh and frozen inseminations. You are normally safe to perform washing out up to 96 hours post insemination. After this you will risk preventing any embryo successfully adhering to the uterine wall.

Thank you very much for your comment. Although I am a 'conventional' medicine veterinary surgeon there are times when conventional medicine 'fails' and the sarcoids do not respond. In these circumstances I always advise the client that the 'non-conventional' branch of veterinary care may be able to help and I offer a referral to another veterinary surgeon (I myself do not offer any of the 'non-conventional' treatments and would only refer to a fully qualified veterinary surgeon). This includes herbal and homeopathic treatments. I may not understand why these treatments work, nor do they have the expected scientific evidence supporting them (particularly homeopathy), but I have experienced some cases (certainly not all) that have responded positively. For me provided we have fully explored and explained all options available the only thing that really matters is that the horse's welfare is never compromised. I do not think that conventional and non-conventional veterinary care should be entirely separate and neither should exclude the other when coming up with a treatment plan.

Breeding can need a lot of luck but with the right mare, a good stallion and with some expert help you will maximize your chances of success!

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I use xterra ointment instead of eco balance because it does as good a job but MUCH faster.

@@tracyjohnson5023 do you treat orally as well?

@@denisewineberg3371 depends on the horse. If the horse gets rain rot frequently and has sarcoid I do internal to boost immune system and get rid of fungus. If it's a horse that's otherwise normal, I just get rid of sarcoid with cream. Horses like that I've never had one come back.

You should always check with your veterinary surgeon before applying any cream to potential sarcoids. You may do more harm than good.

@@priorsfarmequineveterinary8850it was recommended by my vet

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Hi. Thank you very much for your interest. I’m very sorry but it we can not provide professional advice. Good luck with your treatment.

The main advantage of surgical laser removal of a sarcoid is that it cuts and cauterises simultaneously.

Thank you!

If you suspect your horse has a capped hock the best advice is to contact your veterinary surgeon and seek advice from them.

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Spacers are certainly very good. However the nebuliser is the best option - it is just such a shame they are so expensive

Hi Marta, Yes that is absolutely fine but please could you credit us in all the images. Thank you very much for watching.

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No this horse is sound. Thank you for looking!

I'm sorry but we can not offer advice on this platform. Please contact your veterinary surgeon for their advice.

Please ask you own veterinary surgeon for any advice that you need.