If your horse has an ongoing cough, noisy breathing, poor performance, or repeat chest infections, it can be hard to know what’s happening deeper in the airways. Equine bronchoscopy at Townsend Vet Albury helps us look directly inside the windpipe and bronchi to find a cause and plan the next step, right here in Albury.
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Most horses tolerate it well with sedation and careful handling. They may cough during the exam, particularly when the scope reaches sensitive areas, but discomfort is usually brief and manageable.
Sedation is recommended for most horses because it reduces stress and movement, which improves safety and the quality of the examination. We’ll talk through options based on temperament, age, and any health considerations.
The procedure itself is commonly completed within a short appointment window, and your horse is monitored afterwards until the sedation has worn off. Many horses can return to quiet turnout the same day, with exercise guidance depending on the findings and whether sampling was performed.
Visual findings are discussed on the day. If samples are taken, cytology may be available sooner, while culture results may take longer depending on what the lab needs to grow and identify. We’ll tell you what to expect for your horse’s specific samples.
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