by Dr Kelly Gowland | Jun 17, 2019 | Equine Health
Gastric ulcers occur commonly in horses, and severity can vary greatly between horses. Ulcers may be clinically silent or be associated with a variety of signs including inappetence, light condition and poor performance. Horses have evolved to graze throughout the...
by Nicole Anderson | Apr 2, 2019 | Equine Health
An OverviewOsteoarthritis (OA) is a very complex disease that affects a large proportion of the horse population. Because of this, joint support for horses is extremely important regardless of age, and type of activity you and your horse partake in. Young athletic...
by Dr Kelly Gowland | Apr 2, 2019 | Equine Health
Protocol for Testing, Treatment and Management. Since our last Autumn newsletter, in which we published an article on PPID in horses, there have been some further updates on recommendations for testing, treatment protocols as well as maintenance protocols for horses...
by Dr Sophie Doake | Apr 2, 2019 | Equine Health
Worm infestation in horses can cause various health issues, including tail rubbing, a poor/dull coat and weight loss inability togain weight. In more severe cases (ie. when left untreated), anemia, diarrhoea and even serious colic can result. Worm control is therefore...
by Dr Feargal Ross | Jan 14, 2019 | Equine Health
Case Study – Equine Juvenile Mandibular Ossifying Fibroma In July this year we were asked to examine a weanling thoroughbred foal called Marilyn that was found to have a growth on her mandible just inside her lower lip. The growth was firm and ulcerated however there...
by Dr Kelly Gowland | Jan 14, 2019 | Equine Health
What is Failure of Passive Transfer?Foals are born without immunoglobulins (antibodies) and have a very immature immune system. Colostrum from the mare is essential for the survival of a foal since it contains immunoglobulins, known as IgGs.Foals that do not receive...
