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Strangles

1st January 2021 By

By Gemma  Sherlock  BVetMed  MRCVS. Ashbrook Equine Hospital.  The  disease  ‘Strangles’  is  so  called  because  of  the  clinical  signs  that  a  horse  may  present  with;  enlarged  lymph  nodes  which  can  result  in  respiratory  obstruction  and  difficulty  swallowing.  Strangles  is  caused  by  the  bacteria  Streptococcus  equi  equi  and  is  a  highly  … [Read more...]

Breeding Series: How to Deal with Abortion in Mares

1st January 2021 By

How to Deal with Abortion in Mares Roger Dixon BVM&S CertAVP(ESM) MRCVS, Ashbrook Equine Hospital. Roger is a Director at Ashbrook Equine Hospital with overall responsibility for the Reproductive Services. He has a particular interest in the artificial insemination of mares; during the breeding season he runs the busy AI program based at Ashbrook in addition to visiting … [Read more...]

The Veteran Horse – Routine Care and Common Conditions

1st December 2020 By

By Roger Dixon, BVM&S CertAVP(ESM) MRCVSAshbrook Equine Hospital The lifespan of the average horse is approximately 20 years. However, this varies tremendously between breeds and individuals. Whereas 20 years may be considered a 'ripe old age' for a thoroughbred, many ponies are still competing into their late teens and early twenties and live well into their … [Read more...]

Tetanus in Horses

1st December 2020 By

By Stephanie Wescott BVSc MRCVS, Ashbrook Equine Hospital With all the recent hype about Equine Influenza following the UK-wide outbreak, equine vaccines are at the forefront of many of our minds. Although equestrian venues and governing bodies will focus on the influenza component of your vaccine record when you turn up to compete, it is equally important to the health of … [Read more...]

Colic Inside and Out

5th November 2020 By

Kerry Comb BVMS CertEP MRCVSJulia Shrubb MA VetMB MRCVSAshbrook Equine Hospital, Cheshire WHAT IS COLIC? Colic is a broad term used to describe the symptoms of abdominal pain. It covers a wide range of conditions that cause ‘belly ache’, ranging from very mild to acutely life-threatening. In horses, colic most commonly involves the intestines. This article concentrates … [Read more...]

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