Articles

Equine wound management – advanced management and complications

This article, directed at new graduates, looks at the application of bandages and casts, the use of skin grafts and...

Aimi Duff
Businessman found guilty of horsemeat fraud

Businessman found guilty of horsemeat fraud

Andronicos Sideras, owner of Dinos and Sons Ltd, was convicted on Wednesday. Andronicos Sideras mixed consignments of beef with horsemeat...

Equine Editor
Equine vets pressured to break law

Equine vets pressured to break law

Moving semen from a liquid nitrogen storage tank. BEVA members asked to inseminate mares with uncertified semen  The BEVA has...

Equine Editor
Diet can help manage equine gastric ulcer syndrome - study

Diet can help manage equine gastric ulcer syndrome – study

Dietary and management changes are often recommended to help cut the risk of EGUS. Research assess effect of diet change...

Equine Editor
BEVA Congress to look at end of life care

BEVA Congress to look at end of life care

The discussion will begin with a look at owners’ attitudes towards euthanasia. Discussion will explore practicalities of equine euthanasia An...

Equine Editor
Healthcare project helps hundreds of horses

Healthcare project helps hundreds of horses

The team provided and administered wormers and ran a castration service to help reduce unwanted breeding. Volunteer vets improve welfare...

Equine Editor
BEVA updates medicines guidance

BEVA updates medicines guidance

BEVA’s medicines guidance has been updated to help members negotiate the intricacies of prescribing medicines. Guidance helps members comply with...

Equine Editor
Vets debate pros and cons of corporatisation

Vets debate pros and cons of corporatisation

BEVA Congress is Europe’s largest equine veterinary conference. Session takes place at BEVA Congress  The pros and cons of the...

Equine Editor
Most modern horse breeds descend from Oriental stallions

Most modern horse breeds descend from Oriental stallions

Oriental horses are the male ancestors of modern European stallions. Study shows overwhelming influence of breeding schemes Almost all modern...

Equine Editor
Sensors enhance relationship between lameness and back problems

Sensors enhance relationship between lameness and back problems

The sensors are small, lightweight and can be easily attached to the horse. Researchers construct most precise analysis yet Researchers...

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