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McDiarmid Equine Consultancy Ltd
Independent Equine Veterinary Consultancy service offered by Andrew McDiarmid BVM&S Cert ES (orth) FRCVS. 35 years of equine experience dealing with equine athletes involved in all disciplines. The service is available for clients from all of Scotland and the North of England at Clyde Vet Group Equine Hospital, Lanark.
About Us
Andrew has 35 years of equine experience dealing with equine athletes involved in all disciplines.
Andrew qualified from Edinburgh University in 1988 and returned in 1990 to teach for 10 years before leaving in 2000 as the Head of Large Animal Orthopaedics. After a brief period in Gloucestershire Andrew returned to Scotland in 2002 to join Clyde Vet Group in Lanark. He was the main driving force for the development of Clyde Vet Group Equine Hospital. In March 2024 McDiarmid Equine Consultancy was formed.
- Lameness investigations
- Advanced treatment of orthopaedic issues
- Surgical consultancy services
What Service We Provide
For more information about the services offered below please drop us a line. If
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Lameness investigations
Detailed Lameness assessment both in hand and when ridden at Clyde Vet Group, Lanark. The investigation may well include the use of nerve or joint blocks. Radiography and ultrasonography may then follow to help in the diagnosis.
Advanced treatment of orthopaedic issues
Andrew is very experienced in intra-articular medication of joints. This may be with traditional medication, such as steroids, Arthrimid or hyaluronic acid or the newer biological or regenerative treatments such as IRAP, stem cells and PRP. This may include ultrasound guided injection of the joints in the neck, back and pelvis.
Surgical consultancy services
Andrew offers a specialist surgical service through Clyde Vet Group Equine Hospital, Lanark. He has undertaken approximately 1000 orthopaedic keyhole surgeries (arthroscopy and bursoscopy) in his career. Andrew also is available for routine equine surgeries if required, castration, colic surgery, rig operation, correction of foal limb issues, foot surgery.
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Radiography
Radiography (xrays) still remains the backbone of lameness diagnosis, and high-quality computerised digital radiography systems mean that it is possible to acquire excellent images of the skeleton. This includes regions that were previously hard to image using standard equipment, such as upper limbs, neck, chest and back. Andrew is also available to offer a second opinion on xrays. He can offer his opinion on x-rays to bring greater information and understanding, whether that is to determine a treatment plan and prognosis. He has extensive experience in the reading of radiographs taken at Pre-purchase vetting examinations.
Ultrasonography
Ultrasound is a very valuable diagnostic aid commonly used in the investigation of lameness and orthopaedic conditions such as tendon, ligament and joint diseases. In addition, medication can be administered under ultrasound guidance, improving the precision of treatment and giving us the ultimate confidence that the medication or biological products are reaching the target area.
Stud work
Andrew has a keen interest in most aspects of stud management and foal rearing. Andrew is happy to consult on horses either as a direct referral from your own vet or as a second opinion. This will only occur following liaison with your own veterinary surgeon.
Testimonials
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
I have had the fortunate experience to have had Andrew as my veterinarian throughout my entire equine owner life. His knowledge, skills and experience are world class and I trust him, his judgement, and his team, on a daily basis with my horses. Andrew is always one to ensure, as a client, that I am fully involved at every stage of diagnosis, treatment and after care. I have complete confidence that Andrew manages that difficult balance of managing client and horse needs and is always willing to deliver a difficult message, with care, when the time comes. It is an honour, and a privilege, to have my horses's veterinary needs taken care of by Andrew and his exemplary team.
I have had the fortunate experience to have had Andrew as my veterinarian throughout my entire equine owner life. His knowledge, skills and experience are world class and I trust him, his judgement, and his team, on a daily basis with my horses. Andrew is always one to ensure, as a client, that I am fully involved at every stage of diagnosis, treatment and after care. I have complete confidence that Andrew manages that difficult balance of managing client and horse needs and is always willing to deliver a difficult message, with care, when the time comes. It is an honour, and a privilege, to have my horses's veterinary needs taken care of by Andrew and his exemplary team.