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Stay informed with our topical articles, all written by our equine vets.IMPORTANCE OF DENTISTRY
Dental disease can be very painful. Early detection and treatment of dental problems is vitally important in maintaining good oral health- we all know that prevention is better than cure! As part of your horse’s annual health check, a thorough dental examination should be performed.
Read MoreCASE STUDY: KISSING SPINES
This 6-year-old WB mare presented with a short history of bucking, napping and increasing resistance to going forward. On examination, severe pain and spasm was noted over the back. No lameness was observed, but there was no transfer of energy from the hind limbs through the back.
Read MoreOAKHILL VETS CELEBRATES FIFTY YEARS
This year marks Oakhill Vets 50th anniversary, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this momentous milestone! We are proud to have achieved remarkable development and growth, all whilst remaining fiercely independent.
Read MoreINVESTORS IN THE ENVIRONMENT AWARD: ACHIEVING ‘BRONZE’, AND HEADING FOR SILVER!
After a busy period of reporting and planning, Oakhill had its ‘Sustainability Audit’ with the iiE team in October, and we’re very proud to announce that we achieved ‘bronze’ accreditation!
Read MoreCase study: Mr T’s melanoma
Meet Mr T, who earlier this year developed a slight swelling on the left hand side of his back, under the saddle region. He didn’t seem overly bothered about this swelling, but his owner asked Sarah to check it out as they were concerned that it was steadily growing bigger.
Read MoreSycamore poisoning
Sycamore poisoning, also known as atypical myopathy is a highly fatal muscle disorder that occurs following the ingestion of sycamore seeds or leaves in autumn, or seedlings in spring, that contain the hypoglycin A toxin.
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