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PET scan carried out on standing horse
“This is a major milestone in the development of clinical PET imaging” Pioneering method will allow for more routine use...

Vigilance urged after equine influenza outbreaks
Horse owners are being urged to be vigilant for the signs and symptoms of equine influenza. Four separate cases in...

Laminitis as common as colic, study finds
Most laminitic animals were reported by their owners to display non-specific and mild clinical signs Disease remains a threat throughout...

Overweight horses are becoming ‘the new normal’ – BEVA
Studies suggest there are high levels of obesity in leisure horses and unaffiliated competition horses. Vets and owners urged to...

VMD issues recall of equine wormer dosing syringes
Two batches of equine wormer dosing syringes with immediate effect. Two batches do not contain English language leaflets The Veterinary...

Milk fever – an overview
Large animal vet Jenny Bellini discusses this metabolic disease of dairy cows....

Headshaking – an update
Equine vet Sara Fleck explains the diagnosis and treatment of this prevalent syndrome. ...

Mary King becomes first Blue Cross equine ambassador
Mary King is "thrilled" to take on her ambassador role at Blue Cross. Olympic rider to raise awareness of charity’s...

Vets meet to resolve isoflurane supply problem
Isoflurane is one of the most commonly-used veterinary anaesthetic agents. Special manufacturer to partially fill gap in supply A solution...

Project to research epizootic lymphangitis in equines
Symptoms of EZL can include skin nodules and abscesses. Charities and organisations unite to tackle disease in Sub-Saharan Africa The...