Articles
Equine racing fatalities ‘at record low’
Equine fatalities in racing fell to a record low of 0.18 per cent in 2015. Figures show fatalities in 0.18...
Practical assessment of cardiac function for soundness examinations
Gemma Tyner takes a look at auscultable murmurs and covers some essential cardiovascular physiology, and abnormalities detectable on cardiac auscultation…...
Post-traumatic stress disorder – how horses are helping heroes
Small animals are not the only ones who can help with human stress levels and psychological problems ...
The role of the RVN in equine radiography
Equine veterinary nurse and clinical coach Marie Rippingale explains how to conduct radiography accurately and safely in order to obtain...
Blue Cross launches appeal for horse toys
Feral ponies are accustomed to living on moorland, mountains or heathland where they are free to display their natural behaviours....
Equine industry debates impact of Brexit
A panel debate assessed the potential effects that EU exit may have on the horse industry. National Equine Forum discusses...
New appeal to save donkeys from drought
Brooke’s team in Nairobi aim to provide water to 13,100 donkeys and feed to 800. Brooke launches JustGiving campaign UK-based...
Redwings report provides new insights on strangles
More than a third of respondents (36 per cent) believed strangles to be ‘an airborne disease like flu’. Owners willing...
Equine health initiative launches
The initiative aims to translate all available research on the most common health and performance-limiting problems. Initiative aims to review...
EHV-1 neurological case in Worcestershire
‘The AHT are in regular contact with the veterinary surgeons involved, providing advice on outbreak management and diagnostic surveillance to...