Diagnostics

Rhythm Equine offers a wide range of diagnostics to monitor the health of your equine partner, and determine the best treatment plan for optimal care. Our diagnostic services include:

Digital Radiography

View radiographs on site, and receive a full radiograph report emailed at your request.

Ultrasound

View ultrasounds on site and receive a full ultrasound report emailed at your request.

Coggins Testing

Test for Equine Infectious Anemia and access them through Global Vet Link (provide link here?). Please allow 3-5 business days for testing and results.

Fecal Egg Counts

Screen for parasites and determine which treatment is best for your horse.

Serum Amyloid A Testing (SAA)

Test for the protein most commonly associated with inflammation and infection.

Stall-side Insulin Testing (Wellness Ready)

Instantly determine a horse’s risk for laminitis.

Cushings and Metabolic Testing

Testing for PPID (Cushings), Equine Metablic Disorder (EMS), and related insulin dysregulation.

Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)

A scope deep into the horse’s lungs to determine if there is inflammation, and if so what kind. A sample of fluid is also taken from the lungs for further testing and diagnostics.

Gastroscopy

An endoscopic procedure that provides visual examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. This can help us determine if a horse has gastric (stomach) ulcers.

Complete Blood Count and Chemistry Screen

A full blood panel work up to detect infection, inflammation, anaemia, and organ function.

Bacterial Cultures

Testing to confirm if a bacterial infection may be present, and if so, what kind.

Biopsies

A testing of tissue to study for disorders.

Cytology

Testing to examine the sample cells’ shape, arrangement, and function.

Drug Testing

Drug testing on blood and/or urine for performance and competitive horses.

Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing (PCR)

Collecting a sample to test in order to detect a target nucleic acid, primarily used in diagnosing equine streptococcus (strangles). 

And More!

We are able to utilize multiple state of the art reference labs that we send samples to, in order to receive a timely and accurate diagnostic.

If we are visiting your location, the weather may limit the use of our equipment. Our customer care team may ask about your facilities to determine if the location is suitable for the procedures being performed.