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New method improves racehorse welfare after tendon injury
“Ultrasound is a quick and easy method of assessing tendon injuries, widely available across veterinary practices." System uses ultrasound to...
Equine health survey highlights dental problems
The survey found that 54 per cent of horses with dental problems were treated by a veterinary surgeon. Dental disease...
New vaccine protects horses against strangles
The Strangvac vaccine protected over 80 per cent of horses in the study. Strangvac highlights potential of DNA sequencing for...
Report shows significant fall in fly grazing
The Act gives Local Authorities the power to seize, impound and euthanise horses which are in public places without lawful...
BEVA launches ‘Don’t Break Your Vet’ campaign
The majority of equine vets will, at some point in their career end up unconscious or hospitalised as the result...
Experts discuss ethics in equine practice
There are many ethical issues that equine vets have to deal with on a daily basis. Lecture explores common issues...
New guidelines shed light on EGGD
There are distinct differences between EGGD and ‘gastric ulcers’. Glandular gastric disease is distinct from gastric ulceration Equine medicine specialists...
Shortlist announced for prestigious equine award
Dr Andrew Waller receiving the award from HRH the Princess Royal in 2014, on behalf of the Animal Health Trust....
Demand for Chinese remedy threatens ‘millions of donkeys’
Donkeys are likely to face particularly barbaric treatment in the illegal trade and are often killed brutally and inhumanely. ‘Ejiao’...
Moredun receives funding for equine parasite tests
Moredun has received funding to develop tests for the detection of small redworm parasites in horses. Tests will enable vets...