Scarsdale Equine

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What Is Equine Herpes Virus (EHV)Horses can be infected with multiple herpes viruses. Once infected with EHV, a horse be...
25/06/2025

What Is Equine Herpes Virus (EHV)

Horses can be infected with multiple herpes viruses. Once infected with EHV, a horse becomes a lifelong carrier of the virus which may then reactivate and be shed during periods of stress.
A feature of EHV-related abortion is the so-called ‘abortion storm’, where an EHV-related abortion in a single mare may be followed a couple of weeks later by abortions in multiple other mares on the yard if strict biosecurity practices are not followed.

Signs of Herpes Virus (EHV)

EHV-1 causes respiratory disease, abortion, and neurological disease in horses and is a significant problem for horse industries around the world.
EHV-4 causes predominantly respiratory disease.
This can manifest as a ‘cold’, with a nasal discharge, swollen glands, fever, poor performance, and a cough.

Do you have a horse under five years old? Research
shows that 80-90% of horses are infected with EHV
before the age of two years old. To reduce the risk of
respiratory disease from EHV, speak to your vet about
vaccination today.


We are looking forward to Sunday at 2025 Derbyshire County Show  The Derbyshire County Show The weather is set to be ver...
17/06/2025

We are looking forward to Sunday at 2025 Derbyshire County Show The Derbyshire County Show The weather is set to be very hot share your top tips below on keeping cool in the sun! Farm VetsScarsdale Vets

Our equine friends give us lots to smile about post your favourite pictures below 👇
16/06/2025

Our equine friends give us lots to smile about post your favourite pictures below 👇

Are you expecting a foal this year? Have you considered a foal IgG check?We recommend a mare and foal check at around 24...
13/06/2025

Are you expecting a foal this year?
Have you considered a foal IgG check?

We recommend a mare and foal check at around 24 hours after birth. This is where a vet will come and do a clinical examination of both to ensure they are well and answer any of your questions and concerns. The vet will also offer you an IgG test for your foal.

Why is IgG important?
Foals are born with no immune system and rely on antibodies from the mare’s colostrum. The test is a small blood sample taken from your foal to check they have received enough antibodies (IgG) to start establishing their immune system, we refer to this as passive transfer. If the test indicates the foal has had a failure of passive transfer, then your foal may require a plasma transfusion to boost their antibodies and help prevent illness. Your vet will be able to discuss this with you further if needed.

If you have had the exciting arrival of a foal and are interested in booking in a mare and foal check, then please call us on

01332 294929

If there is any doubt as to whether the foal is
normal/up and sucking or
the mare has passed the placenta etc.
Then please call us immediately.

With the recent mix of rain 🌧 and sunshine ☀️, everything is growing fast 🌱💨 - Including the dangerous plants listed bel...
02/06/2025

With the recent mix of rain 🌧 and sunshine ☀️, everything is growing fast 🌱💨 - Including the dangerous plants listed below, highly toxic to horses and often popping up unnoticed in paddocks and along fence lines.

Please take time this week to walk your paddocks and check for toxic plants, Pull them out (safely with gloves on) and dispose of them where horses cannot access them.

If you suspect poisoning please call us immediately on
01332 294929.

15/05/2025

“Wolf teeth” are the small, function-less first premolars that sit in front of the cheek teeth, present in around 25% of horses. They can occur in both the upper and lower jaws, but are most commonly found in the upper jaw. They often cause no harm, however in some horses they may be a source of discomfort due to their positioning right where the bit sits. As a result we often remove them prior to the breaking process, and whilst it is not a complicated procedure, it requires specific equipment alongside sedation and local anaesthetic. Wolf teeth can only be removed by either a vet, or an Equine Dental Technician under the direct supervision of a vet, and where the horse has been sedated and had local anaesthetic injected by the supervising vet.

Wolf teeth can also be “blind” i.e. not erupted through the gum, or “displaced” i.e. not sitting in their normal position which can make removal more complicated, and these cases must only be removed by a vet.

The exact technique used can vary slightly, however in this video Rhiannah shows how the tooth is slowly separated from the socket by tapping the dental elevators gently with a mallet. This technique helps to put constant pressure on the periodontal ligaments and reduces the likelihood of the elevators slipping and causing accidental damage in the mouth. The tooth is gradually loosened from all angles, before removal using forceps.

Wolf teeth come in all shapes and sizes, and can have varying root lengths. Sometimes the tip of the root may fracture, which although very annoying, rarely causes a problem for the horse, as long as the tooth is healthy and the fragment is below the surface.

Most horses tolerate this procedure very well, and the healing time is quick – we recommend you don’t bit the horse for just 7 days to allow the socket to granulate and heal over. 2 year old Finnan was the perfect patient, proving that it’s not a painful procedure if the correct sedation and local anaesthetic are used.

It’s also very important to have a Veterinary Assistant/emotional support dog during the procedure, which Murphy performed the role of perfectly!

If you are unsure if your horse has wolf teeth, or you would like to speak to a vet further about the procedure, then please call us on 01332 294929.

Strangles in horses: Contagious & StressfulStrangles spreads fast through direct contact and contaminated surfaces - cau...
09/05/2025

Strangles in horses: Contagious & Stressful
Strangles spreads fast through direct contact and contaminated surfaces - causing fever, nasal discharge and swollen lymph nodes.
Once is reaches a yard, its tough to control and requires the whole yard to go onto lock down until the outbreak is over which can take weeks.
To encourage vaccination against this terrible disease, when you start your vaccinations with us we are offering a FREE second strangles vaccination.
The second vaccination needs to be given 4 weeks after the initial vaccine, then every 6 - 11 months after. This provides the best protection based on your horse's activities, for example a horse that competes would benefit from 6 monthly boosters, where as a happy hacker with minimal contact with other horses may go somewhere between 6 and 11 months.
What are the benefits of vaccination?
🐎Reduced chance of infection or any clinical signs.
🐎Reduced severity of clinical symptoms should they occur.
🐎Reduced spread of the disease.
🐎Reduced risk of contracting strangles whilst travelling or attending different equine events.
We would love to hear from Yard owners and managers as we will be running a FREE information evening please register your interest by emailing [email protected]
To book call 01332 294929
The most cost effective visits options are -
Yard Visit 3+ horses at the same location and time - No call out fee & 10% discount for payment at the time.
Bring into our Markeaton Practice - No visit fee & 10% discount for payment at the time of the appointment.
Routine Preventative Visit - Reduced call out fee no further discount.

07/05/2025

Strangles awareness week 5th - 11th May. Complete the survey below for a chance to win Your Horse Live tickets! https://fb.watch/zqM0xkqgSA/

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Markeaton Lane
Derby
DE224NH

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm

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