Articles

Equine anaesthesia part two – maintenance and monitoring

This article looks at the main considerations involved in the maintenance and monitoring of equine patients during general anaesthesia.  ...

Marie Rippingale

Radiography techniques and their interpretation in practice

Equine vet Gemma Tyner looks at the technique and principles involved in taking foot radiographs....

Gemma Tyner
Donkeys need more protection from winter than horses, study finds

Donkeys need more protection from winter than horses, study finds

Donkeys’ coats are much lighter, shorter and thinner than those of horses and mules in winter. Coats are much lighter,...

Equine Editor
BHA vet receives outstanding achievement award

BHA vet receives outstanding achievement award

Anthony Stirk received the Outstanding Veterinary Achievement Award. Anthony Stirk reduced racing fatalities by a third The British Horseracing Authority’s...

Industry Editor
Gene therapy ‘can cure lameness’ - study

Gene therapy ‘can cure lameness’ – study

The research team believe this gene therapy could offer a much faster healing time. Research may also have implications for...

Equine Editor
Vets react to extreme breeding in horses

Vets react to extreme breeding in horses

El Rey Magnum (not pictured) is a nine-month-old colt bred by Orrion Farms. Arabian show horse at risk of breathing...

Equine Editor