Referrals On-Farm Procedures

In 2025 Dr Bishop transitioned to offering dental-maxillofacial surgeries and endodontic services at hosting clinics across Ontario, rather than on-farm. This has allowed us to provide services more safely, effectively and sustainably.

However it left a gap in patient care that can be safely and effectively provided in the horse’s stall but which not all equine veterinarians are comfortable with or equipped to provide. Care such as balancing complicated malocclusions, treating periodontal disease with diastema widenings and occlusal relief cuts, and sometimes dental radiography and upper airway evaluations. To help with this, we are offering to see complex cases for care like this on-farm. In order to make this feasible, we plan trips to certain regions several weeks in advance and post them here for any who may wish to refer complex cases.

For referrals, please email us to office@northernequine.ca with the information below;

• Name and contact number of referring DVM and Veterinary Clinic if applicable

• Client name, phone number and email address

• Patient name, birth year, sex, breed and location (town is sufficient)

• Patient is referred for.. 

• Relevant patient history 

• Please attach any radiographs, pictures or records available that would be beneficial for Dr Bishop to review

Procedures which require the horse to stand especially still for an extended period of time, such as dental extractions, sinus surgeries, and endodontics, will still be seen at hosting veterinary practices with stocks. 

Scheduled trips for On-Farm Procedures - Fall 2026

• November 7th, Newmarket - Orangeville area

• November 21st, Kitchener - Milton area

• December 5th, Uxbridge - Peterborough area

• December 19th, Belleville - Napanee area

We can add days to these trips if need arises. Other areas in Ontario will be considered in 2027 if we have enough interest, depending on travel time. Please reach out to us at office@northernequine.ca for potential future travel locations.