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Sarcoid Removal

Sarcoids are the most common skin tumour affecting horses.

The most common place for sarcoids can occur are eyes, sheath and armpits. They commonly multiply very rapidly while others remain relatively, or even completely static for years.

Therefore careful monitoring of the sarcoid is important in determining when and if to treat. 

laser sarcoid

Treatment Options:

  • Removal by laser surgery

  • Cyrotherapy 

  • Chemotherapy 

  • Immunotherapy 

  • Electrochemotherapy (requires a referral to a specialist hospital)

  • Radiotherapy (requires a referral to specialist hospital)

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