With winter now a distant memory, along comes the summer months with their own set of associated ailments that can rear their ugly head and spoil the best made plans. Just as mud fever is more prevalent in winter, certain conditions are more common during the summer, so it is important to ensure your first aid kit is fully stocked with the products appropriate for the time of … [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...]

How to Control Sweet Itch Roger Dixon MRCVS Ashbrook Equine Hospital, Cheshire. Sweet itch is an allergic reaction to the saliva of the Culicoides midge and the black fly (simulium). It is thought to affect over 50000 horses in the UK each year and commonly occurs after turnout in the spring. Some horses are thought to have a genetic predisposition to sweet itch e.g. … [Read more...]

By Julia Shrubb MA VetMB CertAVP(EM) MRCVS, Ashbrook Equine Hospital. Laminitis is a very common condition that is always painful, potentially life-threatening and causes suffering even in mild cases. This preventable condition is often costly, difficult to manage and can result in long term damage. Traditionally, laminitis has been associated with grass and overweight … [Read more...]

By Roger Dixon BVM&S Cert AVP(ESM) MRCVS - Ashbrook Equine Hospital. 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 confidence to foal their mare at home and identify when assistance is … [Read more...]