👂 Listen to how different a horse's heartbeat sounds!
Intrigued ? Want to learn more?
Come to our evening event on Wednesday 19th June. Our speaker is Dr Jenny Reid, RVC’s Lecturer in Equine Internal Medicine and part of our Equine Hospital team.
❤️She’ll be revealing insights into the equine heartbeat and heart conditions, and showing how your horse’s circulatory system influences health and performance.
This event is for horse owners, riders and paraprofessionals.
📍 Venue: RVC Hawkshead Campus, near Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
£10 per person - book online today - limited places
https://rvc.uk.com/equine-heart-event-2024
📅 At the RVC we employ over 200 registered veterinary nurses providing progression to a diverse range of career opportunities
Throughout May we'll be spotlighting the vital work they do in caring for our pets as part of #VNAM2024
➡️ Find out more at: https://rvc.uk.com/what-vns-do
We are delighted that three members of RVC Equine team have been nominated for Petplan UK Veterinary awards. The qualities judges are looking for are:
- exceptional and consistent levels of care
- outstanding expertise and clinical care
- going above and beyond the normal call of duty
- outstanding professionalism
- great interpersonal skills with both colleagues and pet owners
We are keeping our fingers crossed for them all for the finals!
Big thank you to clients who have nominated them
Happy Wednesday!
**Not for the faint hearted**
This chap is feeling much better after having nearly a litre of pus drained from an abscess over his shoulder by our vet, Harold last Friday which was caused by a Staphylococcus Infection. We are pleased to hear that after regular flushing Rogue is feeling a lot more comfortable now.
It takes pimple popping to a whole new level!
💜 As 2023 comes to a close here are just a few of our favourite moments from another successful year.
We're incredibly proud that we've continued to bring together talented people to evolve, innovate and improve the world around us #RVCForAll
🐐 A Nubian goat named Thistle has successfully been fitted with a 3D printed prosthetic foot, after suffering from a severely fractured limb as a kid. She currently wears the prosthesis for up to four hours twice daily to get her accustomed to it.
➡️q Read more: https://rvc.uk.com/goat-3d-printed-foot
We're celebrating #WorldVeterinaryDay This year's theme is about promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness in the veterinary profession.
We are proud our hospital provides vital practical learning for future veterinary professionals - so we thought we'd share some student stories on how RVC scholarships have changed their lives.
The RVC is an inclusive community welcoming people from all backgrounds. #RVCForAll
Video Equine Back Study Sports Horses 2023.mp4
🐎 Do you have either an active or retired sports horse?
Would you like to participate in a one-off horse movement assessment at your yard?
⏱️ Expected duration is 30-40 minutes
🗺️Do you live within 50 miles of Potters Bar, Hertfordshire?
RVC researchers are investigating gait asymmetry and back movement and how that relates to age, breed and use.
Project information: https://rvc.uk.com/back-movement-study-in-sports-horses
👉Apply online: https://rvc.uk.com/rvc-equine-back-study
Ever wondered what is involved in a 'mare scan'?
Reproduction vet Dr Jess Timmins demonstrates what we are looking at in this short video.
If you would to know when is the best time to breed your mare call 01707 666 297 and make an appointment with one of our reproduction team.
Artificial insemination in the horse
Most of the breeding that is performed in non-thoroughbred horses is now performed using this technique. RVC Equine reproduction veterinarian Dr Jess Timmins explains:
'Artificial insemination is useful in the horse mainly as it removes the risk of injury to both the mare and stallion during the natural mating process. The transport of chilled and frozen semen also means there is a wider choice of stallions available for use by mare owners including stallions from overseas, even stallions that have passed away. For stallion owners, semen is assessed and processed following collection allowing identification of fertility issues and usually meaning multiple mares can be bred from a single ejaculation.'
RVC Equine perform artificial insemination (AI) using fresh or chilled semen all from the comfort of your mare's own yard. Frozen AI is also available, mares will need to stay at the clinic normally for a period of 2-4 days in order to maximise the chances of conception with this technique. If you would like to know more, or for our 2023 breeding package prices please call 01707 666 297.
Kappa helps Jess explain what to do if you are considering breeding your mare in 2023
Guess the sample!
Guess the sample! Comment below what you think our vets have been looking at under the microscope today, is it:
A) Bacterial cells?
B) Sperm cells?
C) White blood cells?
Clue: It may be related to our next client evening lecture on the 5th April.
Head over to our website using the link below to book your place now.
https://www.rvc.ac.uk/equine-vet/information-and-advice/talks-and-events
🌍We're celebrating International Women's Day 2022 by getting involved in the #BreakTheBias initiative. We are committed to supporting everyone regardless of their gender #RVCForAll
"Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality." This is the vision for #IWD2022
📸 We'd love to see your #BreakTheBias pictures too!
🌍 We're celebrating International Women's Day by getting involved in the #BeatTheBias initiative.
Throughout RVC Equine we are committed to supporting everyone regardless of their gender #RVCForAll
"Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias." - We support IWD's vision wholeheartedly.
📸 We would love you to share your #BreakTheBias pictures too!
Here is our very own Nicola Menzies-Gow, Senior Lecturer and Reader in Equine Medicine, sharing what inspired her journey into veterinary science – and her top memorable moments.
This is part of our celebrations for #International Day of Women and Girls in Science
We hope her story will inspire many others to choose a scientific career.
More about her extensive research into Laminitis here ➡️ www.rvc.uk.com/equine-laminitis
🐴 Are you a UK vet who has equine clients?
Have you handled any Strangles cases in the past 6️⃣months?
We need help from horse owners who faced Strangles recently to complete our RVC research survey - responses are anonymous.
💻 Online survey: rvc.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/strangles-transmission
ℹ️ Project info: rvc.uk.com/equine-strangles-research-2021
📅 Have you got these dates in your diary?
Our ever-popular RVC Equine events have moved online in 2021
Check out the webinars we have coming up in the next few months
👉 https://rvc.uk.com/equine-events-2021
