A guide to Strangles vaccination in horses from Ridings Equine Vets
Should I treat my horse for Cushing's?
Deciding whether to treat your horse for Equine Cushing's Disease or PPID is not an easy decision to make. Here I try to help guide your decision.
SHOULD YOU BUY A HORSE WITH A SARCOID?
Sarcoids should never be underestimated. My professor at University once told me the only thing predictable about a sarcoid is they are unpredictable! Although most sarcoids can be treated with a fairly good success rate it would be foolish to make this assumption without considering the facts. Approximately 8% of horses in the UK suffer from sarcoids and while they rarely lead to death they can become so debilitating that euthanasia is necessary.
7 Essential Checks Before You Buy a Horse!
7 checks to make before buying a horse that could save you time, money and most importantly heartache!
What’s the best chaff for laminitic horses or horses suffering EMS (Equine Metabolic Syndrome)?
Choosing which chaff for your horse can be confusing. Here I discuss the best ones to feed if your horse or pony is suffering laminitis or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Understanding the strangles blood test!
What does it mean if your horse has a positive blood test for strangles? Here we explain what the results mean and what to do next.
Whats the difference between a 2 stage vetting and a 5 stage vetting?
One of the most common questions I get asked when clients are considering buying a horse is whether they should get a 2 stage vetting (pre purchase examination) or a 5 stage vetting. In this blog post I will describe the differences.
Why would a horse fail a vetting?
A 'vetting' or pre-purchase examination is typically carried out before a new owner purchases a horse, to ensure that it is fit for purpose and healthy.
Soaking Hay for Horses
The idea of soaking hay for horses has been around for some time, but there is much confusion in the length of time hay should be soaked for and the methods available to soak it.
Equine Winter Healthcare Tips
Winter brings with it an assortment of weather; gales, snow, sleet and invariably rain that goes sideways. Protecting your horse from the harsh weather at this time of year is very important.
Diary Day - October
The day kicks off early as I need to get to Womersley to my first call. I'm booked in to sedate for a dentist and when I arrive on the yard I'm pleased to see it's Robin Earnshaw. I have a lot of respect for Robin as a dentist and he's also a member of the British Association of Equine Dental Technicians (BAEDT).
Fees
This week I had a message from a face-book follower that had managed to secure herself a place at Edinburgh University to study to be a vet! I was thrilled for her!
