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Atypical Myopathy
Atypical Myopathy is a very serious and often fatal disease that horses can get when out at pasture from consuming sycamore seeds. What is Atypical Myopathy? An acute, severe rhabdomyolysis (a severe form of azoturia / tying up) that occurs independently of exercise. The disease causes extreme muscle cramping and often irreparable muscle damage. Muscle enzymes that are […]
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Can we fight resistance?
Can we fight resistance? Responsible equine worming. The approach to worming of the general horse population has changed significantly over the years. Unfortunately there are no new worming products in the pipeline and resistance to the current wormers is becoming more and more of an issue. Testing to identify those horses (approximately 30%) that carry […]
Read MorePoisonous Ragwort
Did you know that Ragwort is poisonous to horses, ponies and donkeys?! If eaten, the toxins in ragwort can accumulate over time and have the potential to cause irreversible liver damage. Your horse may get just as ill from eating a small amount of ragwort over a long period as it would eating a large quantity […]
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Stumpy’s corneal ulcers
Stumpy presented to equine vet Jess when his owner noticed a very swollen and closed left eye (blepharopasm) with some discharge (epiphora) after coming in from the field. On further examination he had damaged the top surface of his eye (cornea) and several areas could be seen after applying some fluorescein dye. This is a […]
Read MoreRCVS Accredited
RCVS accredited – What does that mean? What is the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ Practice Standards Scheme? The Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for veterinary practices. It was set up by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in 2005 to promote and maintain high standards in veterinary care. The Scheme […]
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Osteoarthritis in the adult horse
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of lameness in the adult horse. It is primarily a disease of the articular cartilage, a thin layer of protective material covering the surface of bones within joints, with progressive deterioration which can result in pain and inflammation. Whilst OA can be a significant source of […]
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