Vaccinations are a vital part of you horse’s health care – and there’re many good reasons to keep them up…
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First Aid Essentials. Be Prepared!
First Aid Essentials Be prepared! It’s a great motto to live by. Dr Clare Williams-Paterson of Apiam Equine Services gives…
Cellulitis: It’s causes and treatment
If you suspect your horse has cellulitis, the time to act is now. DR DOUG ENGLISH explains what to look…
Tummy Troubles: Colic, Worming and Enteroliths
Colic is a common and potentially serious condition which can affect horses of all ages and breeds. RACHEL ROAN spoke…
Vet Vibes: What you should know about vet checks
There are vet checks, and then there are vet checks. DR DOUG ENGLISH explains the difference. A pre-purchase examination is…
Cresty Necks
A well-muscled top line is wonderful, an overabundance of fat along the top of the neck is not. DR JENNIFER…
Vet Vibes: Patience is key for tendon repair
A tendon injury diagnosis can feel devastating, but is it the end of your horse’s competition career? RACHEL ROAN spoke…
Principles of Poutlicing with Dr Jennifer Stewart
Poultices are uniformly moist and soft; can be icy cold through to quite warm, and are usually based on clay,…
Read MoreWorming Wisdom with Dr Doug English
With drug resistant worm populations becoming more prevalent, DR DOUG ENGLISH offers some expert advice on dealing with the problem….
Midges, mites and mozzies
Insect populations are on the rise. RACHEL ROAN spoke with Dr Caroline Spelta to find out more. Following last year’s…
Vet Vibes: Lameness
If your horse becomes lame, investigation into the cause is vital. We spoke to Dr Doug English and asked for…