Animal Details

Owner/agent details

Prior authorisation for euthanasia from insurer/insurance provider

If the horse is insured for death (mortality insurance) the insurance policy may state specific 

requirements which must be fulfilled in order to meet the necessary conditions for a claim.

It is your responsibility as the owner/insurance policy holder, or the person acting on the policy 

holder’s behalf, to ensure that the conditions of the policy are met.

These may include:

• obtaining prior authorisation for euthanasia from the insurance provider.
• seeking a second opinion from another veterinary surgeon.
• a postmortem examination being carried out

Post-mortem examination

A post-mortem may be a requirement for insurance claims. 

Payment is to be made direct to collection service on the day - Home Farm Equine are not responsible for this charge.  The prices above are 'from' prices, for an exact price please discuss this with the office. 

Euthanasia costs with Home Farm Equine

Costs for euthanasia do vary due to many variables including, age, breed, weight, and circumstances for euthanasia (especially in emergency and/or out of hours circumstances).

An estimate of veterinary costs for euthanasia including visit, medication, sedation and examination would be in the region of £300-£500 (incl VAT) payable to Home Farm Equine. (This price excludes collection which is paid directly to the third party. Estimated costs for this are detailed for this above) 

Once signed, a copy of this form will be sent to you, and the original submission will be retained by the practice.