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
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
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
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
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...]