Your horse’s eye health The health of our horse’s eyes is as important as our own, and this article from…
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Vet vibes: Dealing with anthelmintic resistance
Dealing with anthelmintic resistance The resistance of parasites such as intestinal worms to anthelmintic de-wormers or drenches shouldn’t be taken…
Vet vibes: Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance How big is the problem and what can be done to avoid it? DR SARAH GOUGH explains. Although…
Vet vibes: Toxic threats to horse health
Toxic threats to horse health Certain plants, moulds, and contaminants in the environment pose a threat to our horses. DR…
Vet vibes: The what, where and why of hives
The what, where and why of hives The onset of hives is often unexpected. DRs CIARAN MASTERS & CAITLYN MITTELSTADT…
Vet vibes: Stringhalt – its symptoms, causes and treatment
Stringhalt – its symptoms, causes and treatment Stringhalt is an involuntary flexion of one or both of a horse’s hind…
Vet vibes: When to call the vet to your newborn foal
When to call the vet to your newborn foal The arrival of a new foal is always a delight, but…
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Shivers: what you need to know Have you heard of shivers but been unsure as to exactly what it…
Read MoreWhen should you give up?
When should you give up? Is there a point during training when you’d be better off admitting temporary defeat and…
Vet Vibes: When a gelding is not a gelding
When a gelding is not a gelding If you suspect your gelding may be a rig, seeking professional advice is…
A life less ordinary
A life less ordinary Dr Jennifer Stewart studied hard to become a veterinarian, and her career has taken her down…
Vet Vibes: Fractures and exostoses of the splint bone
Fractures and exostoses of the splint bone They’re small but they play an important support role in your horse’s leg….
Vet Vibes: Sarcoids
What you should know about sarcoids Sarcoids, the most common skin tumour in horses, are non-malignant but should not be…
Vet Vibes: Rain, humidity and skin health
Rain, humidity and skin health Rain, heat and humidity – the perfect storm when it comes to horses and skin…
Poor performance: what’s going on?
What could be happening when your horse isn’t giving 100 per cent? DR CAROLINE SPELTA and DR HANNAH HOMES…