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Two cases of strangles confirmed in Norfolk
Strangles can be transmitted through contaminated items such as feed and water buckets. Rehoming at Redwing’s Piggots site temporarily suspended...
Equine groups launch Manifesto for Horses
An estimated 3.5 million riders were inspired to take up horse sport by the London Olympic Games. Government urged to...
Research provides fresh insight into colic causes
Colic is one of the most common causes of death in horses and ponies. Gastrointestinal disorder is seasonal, study finds...
Horses and ponies needed for EGS trial
As vaccinations prevent similar equine diseases including tetanus and botulism, it is hoped a vaccine may also be able to...
Anabolic steroid policy on course for March
“We are naturally pleased to have reached consensus with all parties regarding the outstanding issues." Clarification and consensus reached with...
Vets criticise Hendra hate campaign
The Hendra Virus is now an endemic disease in Australia. Vets worried horse owners may be receiving inaccurate information The...
Waltham Equine Group present new findings on senior horse nutrition
The Waltham Equine Studies Group has published two scientific papers on senior horse nutrition and has presented some early research...
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Financial boost for equine research programme
£1.8 million pounds has been awarded to the Horserace Betting Levy Board’s veterinary science programme. Programme includes 14 research projects...
Veterinary dentistry: the need to educate clients
Having ‘educational evenings’ can be a good way to help improve client understanding of their horse’s dental needs. Getting a...
Investigation of fever in horses: the obvious and not-so-obvious
Measurement of body temperature forms an essential part of the physical examination, says senior lecturer in equine medicine, Imogen Johns…...
