Antimicrobial resistance How big is the problem and what can be done to avoid it? DR SARAH GOUGH explains. Although…
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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…
When 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Vet Vibes: Looking beyond the bit
Looking beyond the bit Equine dentistry is not simply a matter of float and go. DR CAITLYN MITTELSTADT explains the…
Strangles: a biochemical war
Strangles: a biochemical war Caused by infection with S. equi bacteria, strangles is highly contagious and understanding how it functions…