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Stay informed with our topical articles, all written by our equine vets.PetPlan Veterinary Awards 2020
The PetPlan Veterinary Awards 2020 are now open! 2020 marks an amazing 21 years of these awards celebrating excellence within the veterinary industry. The Petplan Veterinary Awards recognise the fantastic work that goes on in veterinary practices across the UK. Petplan has worked closely with the veterinary profession for over 40 years and hosts these […]
Read MoreAtypical 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 […]
Read MoreCan 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 […]
Read MoreStumpy’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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