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Atypical myopathy
Equine vet Jenny Eden looks in depth at this condition which has become more prevalent in Great Britain and Europe...
The geriatric equine patient
Head equine nurse Marie Rippingale looks at some common conditions of the geriatric horse. ...
BEVA appoints new president
RVC Professor Renate Weller has been appointed as president of the BEVA for 2017/2018. Professor Renate Weller will help develop...
Study sheds light on mutilation of working donkeys
Researchers said the data can be used to create future educational interventions to reduce mutilation practices.(Stock photo) Mutilation accounted for...
Working closely together ‘could help prevent laminitis’
“The key is to ensure that farriers and owners can be ‘matched’ appropriately". Study explores relationships between farriers and horse...
Warning over risk to horses from plastic granulate
Some granulate may be cross-contaminated with non-plastic elements, which could be harmful to horses and riders. Substance being sold as...
New method helps vets assess ridden pain in horses
Equine vets scored each horse for the presence of 24 behaviours that may indicate pain. Volunteer vets praise assessment tool...
Restrictions on flunixin relaxed
"Flunixin is a unique medicine in managing pain and sepsis in horses with colic." Short-term access restored for non-food producing...
VMD urged to overturn decision on flunixin
Flunixin is a common analgesic used in horses with colic Product suspended over potential risk to humans Leading equine veterinary...
Calls to end long distance journeys to slaughter in Europe
World Horse Welfare launched a petition urging the European Commission to impose a maximum journey limit of nine to 12...