Behind the scenes of intensive care The scope and nature of the care offered by an equine intensive care unit…
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Vet Vibes: Sand colic and what to do if your horse has colic
Sand colic and what to do if your horse has colic It can be distressing to see a horse with…
Vet Vibes: A deeper dive into enteroliths
A deeper dive into enteroliths With the potential to create considerable pain and discomfort, DR CAROLINE SPELTA explains what causes…
Vet Vibes: Your horse’s eye health
Your horse’s eye health The health of our horse’s eyes is as important as our own, and this article from…
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…
Read MoreVet 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…
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….