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Stay informed with our topical articles, all written by our equine vets.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 […]
Read MoreEquine Castration Clinics
Equine Castration Clinics Monday 29th April 2019 & Thursday 23rd May 2019 at the Oakhill Equine Clinic, Langley Lane, Goosnargh, Lancashire, PR3 2JQ Only £130 + VAT Price includes: Procedure under general anaesthesia, sedative, pain relief and antibiotics. If horse is not vaccinated, an additional cost will be added for tetanus anti-serum. Call 01772 861300 to book. Terms and Conditions Horse must […]
Read MoreEquine Viral Arteritis (EVA) confirmed in South of England
A notifiable disease called Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) has been confirmed in the South of England, in Dorset, this month. EVA is a viral disease in stallions and mares which have been mated or inseminated in the past 14 days. It is a highly contagious venereal disease that causes abortion and severe respiratory disease. Horses […]
Read MoreLaminitis
As the days get longer and the sun is out, horses will be enjoying the perks of being turned out more. This could be a potential danger for horses at risk of laminitis or overweight. Recent research has shown that laminitis is as common in horses in the UK as colic. In contradiction to what […]
Read MoreFoaling season
Exciting times if your mare is about to foal this season! A couple of days before parturition the udder of the mare will develop wax tips on the end of the teats. A normal birth usually takes about 30 minutes without any help. Directly after the foal is born the umbilicus is still attached. It […]
Read MoreDiastemata
The 24 cheek teeth are designed to grind forage for up to 16 hours a day. These teeth erupt and are ground down continuously and those in each quadrant of the mouth act as a single grinding surface without spaces. A diastema (plural, diastemata) is defined as a gap between teeth. Diastemata in the normally tightly fitting cheek […]
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