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...]

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...]

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...]

Roger Dixon BVM&S Cert AVP (ESM) MRCVSAshbrook Equine Hospital, Cheshire Being a horse owner in the UK means dealing with rain and wet horses on a regular basis! The wet weather we experience in winter, turns many fields into a quagmire, especially near gateways and fences. Horses often spend long periods of time turned out up to their fetlocks in mud. It is at this … [Read more...]

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...]