Stretton Hills Equine Veterinary Practice

16/10/2024

Nutrition is a huge part of keeping our horses healthy and in good spirit. Clare is a highly qualified independent (!) nutritionist-of which there are very few in the UK. Check out her page-there is lots of great, no-nonsense information.

ALL HAY AND HAYLAGE IS DEFICIENT...
.. in essential micronutrients including vitamins and minerals.

Horses and ponies who maintain condition on forage alone, or forage plus a handful of any feed in the bucket, need a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.

For the list I recommend, see the link in the comments.

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05/06/2024

13/01/2024

Please share, found tonight in Lower Wood, All Stretton.

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22/12/2023

🎅Best wishes for a lovely Christmas to you all from the whole team at Stretton Hills Veterinary practice!⭐️

Our vets will be working for any emergency as usual throughout the festive period, whereas our office will be open again for general enquiries and bookings from the 2nd January.

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12/10/2023

As many of you know, one of our valued staff members has left us due to retirement; practice manager Sue has spent many years with Stretton Hills Veterinary Practice and she will be greatly missed. We wish Sue all the best in her retirement!
We would also like to welcome two new members of staff who will be helping in the office: Sallyann and Nolan will be happy to take your calls and answer any queries you might have.

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11/10/2023

***Please read and share***

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) introduced new regulations on 1st September 2023 that affect how Veterinary Surgeons can prescribe ‘prescription only medications (POM-Vs)’ such as antibiotics and controlled medications.

The key changes that will affect horse owners are:

*Any type of antibiotics, controlled drug (Ventipulmin, Codeine, Gabapentin, etc) or POM-V can only be prescribed after your horse has had a physical examination by a vet. This applies to all antibiotics, including oral, injectable, and topical (creams and ointments). Antibiotics cannot be given based on photographs only - a physical examination of the animal is required legally.

These changes have been implemented by the RCVS to ensure the safeguarding of both animal and human health against the risks posed by excessive antibiotic usage and the development of resistance. They will also aid in guaranteeing that antibiotics and some other medicines are prescribed only when essential and when an alternate treatment is unsuitable.

Further information can be found here:
https://www.rcvs.org.uk/setting-standards/advice-and-guidance/under-care-new-guidance/

Please do contact us or speak to one of our vets if you have any questions.

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05/04/2023

*Easter opening hours!*

Our office will remain closed on the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th April.
Our on-call vets will be available 24 hrs a day for emergencies only as normal.

Wishing you all a great time this Easter break!

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16/12/2022

❄️❄️Christmas opening times❄️❄️

Our vets will be available 24/7 for emergencies throughout the Christmas period; the office will remain closed from the 24th and will reopen to normal working hours on the 3rd January. Please check your supply and make sure all your horses' drugs are ordered in advance!

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26/11/2022

**ROYAL MAIL STRIKES**
Royal Mail have more strike action planned over the next few days.
The dates are:
Wednesday 30th November 2022
Thursday 1st December 2022
These strikes could affect the delivery of drugs that we send out to clients, so please keep these dates in mind when ordering medications for your horse. Any urgent medication requests during these strikes can be collected from the practice.

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16/11/2022

With several Equine Influenza outbreaks being confirmed across the country, we remind all owners the importance of keeping your horse's vaccinations up to date. If you are in doubt on whether your horse needs a flu booster, please give the practice a call.

We would also like to remind you all of our special offer for this month and the next on EHV vaccinations - check if your horse is due one!

We have a special offer on EHV (Herpesvirus) vaccinations for November and December!

If your horse's EHV booster is due or you would like to discuss if he/she would benefit from a new course, please contact the office
Equine Herpesvirus can cause respiratory infections and/or neurological symptoms as well as abortions and neonatal diseases. Most at risk are competition horses and those who frequently get in contact with others as well as pregnant mares. The vaccination schedule for broodmares is at 5,7 and 9 month of the pregnancy.

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07/11/2022

We have a special offer on EHV (Herpesvirus) vaccinations for November and December!

If your horse's EHV booster is due or you would like to discuss if he/she would benefit from a new course, please contact the office
Equine Herpesvirus can cause respiratory infections and/or neurological symptoms as well as abortions and neonatal diseases. Most at risk are competition horses and those who frequently get in contact with others as well as pregnant mares. The vaccination schedule for broodmares is at 5,7 and 9 month of the pregnancy.

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13/09/2022

The practice will remain closed on Monday 19th September; only emergencies will be attended.