By Roger Dixon BVM&S Cert AVP(ESM) MRCVS Ashbrook Equine Hospital The Normal Foal The normal newborn foal will attempt to right itself within the first few seconds following birth and should stand by 1 hour. The foal will then start to search for the udder and should suck from the mare by 2 hours. The normal foal will nurse 5-7 times an hour and often lie down between … [Read more...]

By Roger Dixon BVM&S Cert AVP(ESM) MRCVS - Ashbrook Equine Hospital. It is hard to believe that the 2018 breeding season is almost upon us! Brood mares throughout the country are steadily getting bigger, and owners are preparing for the new arrivals. The build-up to foaling can be a stressful time, but careful planning and preparation can help to give the mare owner the … [Read more...]

by Stuart Pearson BVM&S Cert AVP(ESO) MRCVS CHESHIRE EQUINE CLINIC Signs of lung disease need to be spotted early and treated, as even sub-clinical (unseen) disease can negatively affect your horse’s performance and well-being. In this article I will discuss lower airway (lung) disease: the diagnostics, management and treatment options that are available to … [Read more...]

Matthew O’Donnell MRCVS - Cheshire Equine Clinic Introduction How do we approach dealing with fractures at Cheshire Equine Clinic? Horses breaking their legs often provokes images of tragic scenarios with euthanasia being the only solution to alleviate the animals suffering. Questions are asked along the lines of comparative techniques to repair humans and dogs….where are the … [Read more...]

By Roger Dixon MRCVS - Ashbrook Equine Hospital, Cheshire To the frustration of many owners, some mares appear to be constantly in season. This can make ridden work very difficult and may affect the horse’s performance at competitions. The behaviour may be due to completely normal physiological events related to the mare’s oestrus cycle, or may be a sign of a more serious … [Read more...]