Hoof Abscesses are Common!
An abscess within the hoof is one of the most common causes of sudden, severe lameness in the horse. It is an infection in the sensitive tissue of the hoof, which develops into a pocket of purulent material (pus) within the hoof capsule. Whilst the volume of pus is...
Remain vigilant when it comes to Laminitis!
Please be aware that last year and continuing into this year we have been seeing many horses and ponies affected with laminitis (AKA Founder). While some of this is due to underlying disorders such as Cushing’s disease or Equine Metabolic Syndrome, some cases have...
Dental Case Study – Oreo
‘Oreo’ is a 10-year-old Shetland Pony gelding who presented for examination of a firm lump on the right side of the mandible that his owner had noticed a few days earlier. Oreo was known to have a ‘problem’ mouth but was up to date with dental work. He had not shown...
Equine Castration (Gelding) and After Care
What and why do we perform castration of colts? Castration simply put is surgical removal of the testicles. It is performed for a variety of reasons, mainly; to modify or prevent unwanted behaviour, prevent stallion-like body development, and avoid unwanted...
Arboviral diseases and Horses – What you need to know
Arboviral diseases are diseases spread by biting insects and may affect many different species, including horses, water birds and on rare occasions, humans. Arboviral diseases are caused by viruses belonging to the genus Flavivirus, including Murray Valley...
Dental Offer – February 2022
When did your horse last have a dental? Is your horse... Tossing its head? Pulling to one side? Resisting the bit? Becoming nervous? Lunging, rearing? Unsettled? Then it's time for a dental!Take advantage of this super dental deal this February and ride into 2022 with...