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Spike in respiratory infections at Newmarket
The spate of infections reportedly forced many trainers to withdraw horses from races over the summer. Trainers say outbreak is...
Isolation techniques and nursing the infectious horse
Marie Rippingale goes over the essential knowledge required to provide gold standard nursing care. ...
Roly Owers honoured for equine work
Roly Owers received the BEVA Equine Welfare Award for driving forward some major initiatives for the horse industry. World Horse...
Redwings microchip ponies on Bodmin Moor
In all, some 160 ponies were rounded up for processing during the operation. Over 160 ponies assessed for poor health...
New insights into laminitis risk factors
Cold-blooded animals <149cm, including certain native ponies, and those kept on high quality pasture were at greater risk of developing...
Fly-grazing law ‘having a real impact’
Awareness of the act is crucial for its success, campaigners say. More work needed in areas where awareness is low...
Institutions launch colic awareness campaign
Over 90 per cent of horse owners do not feel confident in spotting the early signs of colic. New research...
Scientists test safer treatment for equine melanoma
Current treatments for melanoma – particularly cisplatin – carry health risks for both horse owners and vets. Study shows promising...
Study highlights increase in ageing equines
As UK horses are ageing, the number of them suffering from multiple chronic conditions is also going up. Researchers carry...
Study reveals gaited horses originate in medieval England
The study suggest gaited horses were imported to Iceland where they were selectively bred for their trait. Vikings responsible for...