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Study questions owner use of nutritional supplements
Horse owners’ are typically feeding their horses two nutritional supplements per day. Owners’ opinion of health problems do not reflect...

‘Half of laminitis cases missed by owners’
"Equine laminitis is ranked as one of the top health concerns by both owners and vets". Research suggests owners struggle...

Charity appoints first ‘vet student champion’
First-year vet student Mariella Savage will be the inaugural vet student champion. New scheme aims to create a platform for...

Thousands of foals ‘slipping through the net’
"They are invisible to the system, and cannot be linked to anyone responsible for their care." Charity raises concerns about...

Horses can read human expressions, study finds
Research has previously shown that many species, including dogs, view negative events with their left eye. (stock photo) Reactions to...

Guide to assess equine fitness for transport
The guidelines are directed at anyone involved in transporting horses, ponies, and donkeys. Aims to support good animal welfare New...