By Julia Shrubb MA VetMB CertAVP(EM) MRCVSwww.ashbrookequinehospital.co.uk 01565 723030 Laminitis is an extremely common condition which has been recognised in domestic horses for thousands of years. The disease can result in extreme pain, chronic debilitation and may even necessitate euthanasia (putting the horse to sleep). Recent research has increased our understanding of … [Read more...]

By Vicky Rowlands Cert. EP MRCVS – Ashbrook Equine Hospital, Cheshire. Sarcoids are a type of equine skin tumour that exist in the skin and the tissue layers immediately below the skin. They do not spread to internal organs. Unfortunately, we now recognise 2-8 % of horses in the UK have sarcoids. Interestingly, Europe seems to have a lower rate of sarcoids in their equine … [Read more...]

Julia Shrubb, MA VetMB CertAVP(EM) MRCVS, Ashbrook Equine Hospital. Equine asthma (also known as heaves or dust allergy and formerly known as COPD or RAO) is one of the most common causes of coughing and nasal discharge in stabled horses.  Equine asthma occurs when the horse's lungs over-react to inhaling allergens in the environment. It has many similarities to … [Read more...]

By Vicky Rowlands Cert. EP MRCVS - Ashbrook Equine Hospital, Cheshire Atypical myopathy (AM, atypical myoglobinuria or seasonal pasture myopathy) is a muscle disease that hit the headlines in 2014 due to a peak in cases. The disease has been documented since 1985 but we have seen a gradual increase in numbers over the last 6 years. It has come under a lot of scrutiny recently … [Read more...]

By Julia Shrubb MA VetMB Cert(AVP)EM MRCVSAshbrook Equine Hospital. Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome Equine gastric ulcer syndrome, commonly called "stomach ulcers", is a syndrome where the stomach lining becomes damaged. Stomach ulcers can affect any horse but are very common in competing horses. Some reports suggest that 2 out of 3 performance horses and over 9 out of 10 … [Read more...]