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Equine vet visits: Steps for a successful routine veterinary visit
Preparing for your equine vet's visit is important for ensuring a smooth and productive assessment of your horse's health. Please watch our video for some tips on how to prepare.
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Ensuring equine wellness:
Five fundamental elements of horse health care
Ensuring the health and vitality of your horses is essential, and implementing a comprehensive wellness regime is key. Watch the video to find out five essential components to include in your horse's wellness routine.
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Understanding summer colic
Can you recognise the signs of colic and do you know what you can do to prevent it?
Clinical signs of equine colic
• Flank watching
• Lying down and/or rolling
• Pawing the ground
• Kicking their abdomen
• Stretching
• Reduced or no passing of droppings
• Lack of interest in food
How to prevent equine colic:
• Maintain a feeding routine – do not suddenly change the feed and always introduce new feed gradually
• Ensure your horse always has access to fresh, clean water
• Have a targeted worming plan based on risk and testing
• Book regular dental checks - at least once a year - with your vet or qualified equine dental technician
• Maintain regular exercise which includes turn out or ridden/in-hand exercise
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Plastic Free July
During Plastic Free July 2024, let's saddle up for a greener ride by minimising plastic waste in every aspect of horse care and ownership.
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We are having a busy day, we are also sponsoring the fabulous Murcott Horse Show today. Come say hello, have a chat and pick up some goodies
Laminitis risk checker
Laminitis is a painful and potentially debilitating condition in horses that affects the tissues connecting the hoof wall to the pedal bone.
Early detection and proactive management are crucial in mitigating the risks associated with laminitis.
Here's a handy video guide to performing a laminitis risk check.
Summer hoof care 101 - with summer comes dry, cracked hooves
Summer can bring its own set of challenges for horses, especially when it comes to dealing with hard ground conditions. Here is a video with some tips to help mitigate problems caused by hard ground during the summer.
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Managing your horse's weight is crucial for their overall health and wellbeing.
This video gives you some top tips to help you effectively manage your horse's weight.
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Can sarcoids be prevented?
There is no method to completely eliminate the risk of sarcoids. Regular monitoring and prompt veterinary attention for any skin abnormalities are crucial for early detection and effective management if sarcoids do develop.
As seen in the video here, there are several strategies you can employ to potentially reduce the risk of your horse developing sarcoids.
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What factors increase the risk of your horse getting equine gastric ulcers (EGUS)?
EGUS describes the erosion of the horse’s stomach lining, due to prolonged exposure to the acid produced by the stomach
and is reported to affect at least 1 in 3 equines. If you are worried your horse may have EGUS, a gastroscopy can provide a definitive answer as to whether your horse is suffering from gastric ulcers.Call the practice on 01296 745374 for more information.
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A big thank you to our amazing veterinary team
As the festive season wraps us in joy and celebration, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to the incredible superheroes of our practice —the dedicated veterinary team!
While many people are unwrapping presents and enjoying holiday feasts, our veterinary heroes are working to ensure your horses receive the care they need.
To our vets, nurses and support teams — thank you. Your compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication do not go unnoticed.
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Going away over the festive period?
Don’t forget to tell us!
Prior to going away, please call us to discuss who has authority to act on your behalf, whilst you are away. This can save valuable time in an emergency that could save your horse's life.
Ensure you have someone you can trust (whilst you are away) to make decisions about your horse and discuss with them your emergency plan options and insurance information etc. You can then go away knowing your horse is covered.
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Road Awareness Week – 19th-25th November
Road Awareness Week is an essential annual event that highlights the importance of safe and responsible road usage. While it primarily focuses on motor vehicles, it also underscores the significance of sharing the road with other vulnerable users, such as horses.
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The benefits of giving your horse some time off!
Incorporating breaks into your horse's routine not only aids in physical recovery and injury prevention but also supports mental wellbeing, ultimately contributing to a healthier, happier, and more sustainable partnership between you and your horse.
Here is a video with some key advantages!
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