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RDA honours vets for outstanding achievement

RDA honours vets for outstanding achievement

Jane Jackson (centre) with runners-up Hamish McLean and Goncalo Fonseca Esteves. Equine vet Jane Jackson wins the RDA ‘Vet of...

Equine Editor
Research provides free resource on working equines

Research provides free resource on working equines

There are estimated to be 100 million working horses, donkeys and mules worldwide. Collection of articles to encourage information sharing...

Equine Editor
"Influx" of atypical myopathy cases

“Influx” of atypical myopathy cases

Research has linked toxins in the seeds of sycamore trees to atypical myopathy. Vets advise restricted access to sycamore Newmarket...

Poor hoof trimming may lead to serious conditions

Poor hoof trimming may lead to serious conditions

"At a time when securing food across the world is important, a better understanding of the physics of hoof/claw has...

Industry Editor
Horse hindgut model to be developed at Surrey

Horse hindgut model to be developed at Surrey

The hindgut model will allow scientists to find out how diet and medication change gut bacterial populations. Scientists hope to...

Equine Editor

Ill-fitting saddles cause back pain to horse and rider

This article discusses a study conducted by the Animal Health Trust which concluded that ill-fitting saddles cause back pain to...

VPT Editor