Towcester Equine Vets

26/06/2025

‼️𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐄𝐒‼️

At this time of year, with more people going out competing and enjoying their horses, the risk of Strangles can be higher associated with increased horse movements. As people find their next friend to enjoy the summer with, new horses coming onto yards also pose a risk.

A vaccine against Strangles is available to reduce the spread of disease and the severity of clinical signs. It is worth considering vaccination for your horse if:

✔️Your premises frequently has arrival of new horses or lots of horses transitioning through
✔️Your horse is kept on a livery yard with lots of mixed owners and horse movement
✔️If biosecurity of your premises could be improved
✔️Your horse attends lots of competitions

There is also benefit to using the Strangles vaccine in an outbreak, be it at your yard or in the surrounding area.
The vaccine course is made up of two injections, 4-6 weeks apart. If you vaccinate your horse in July, 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 2𝙣𝙙 𝙫𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀!

Horses then require boosters every 6-12 months, depending on their individual risk level. For more information or to get your horse booked in for a vaccination, please call either clinic.

📞Towcester 01327 811007
📞Onley 01788 523000

Vaccines can be performed on our discounted zone visits; please note any visit fees are not included in the amnesty offer.

Further information about Strangles can be found on our website via this link https://towcester-vets.co.uk/article/stressed-about-strangles-in-horses/

Towcester Equine Vets is a 12 vet equine team based at Plum Park Farm in Paulerspury near Towcester. We also have an additional clinic at Onley Grounds Farm near Rugby. Clients can access both sites as well as our extensive mobile services to suit all…

19/06/2025

There are still a few spaces remaining for tomorrow for any horse owners wanting FREE weight management advice…

If you are concerned about travelling in this heat you are still welcome to come along without your equine friend to speak with our team. Photos & videos of your horses current condition are useful to bring along with you!

🆓***FREE***🆓

Are you monitoring your horses weight?

Check out our next WEIGHT MANAGEMENT clinics, limited spaces still available!

21/05/2025

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🐴 https://www.petplanvet.co.uk/veterinary-practice-insurance/veterinary-awards/

13/05/2025

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Are you monitoring your horses weight?

Check out our next WEIGHT MANAGEMENT clinics, limited spaces still available!

09/05/2025

Our May Gastroscope days, spaces still available. Call our team today if you suspect your horse maybe suffering with Gastric Ulcers.

30/04/2025

☀️☀️Is your horse ready for the summer season?☀️☀️

Check out our dedicated 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬, available to book at your nearest clinic.

🐎Both sites have extensive facilities for work ups, more info via our website https://towcester-vets.co.uk/equine/facilities/

📞Call our team today to discuss your horse, early drop off times available if required.

04/04/2025

☀️Patient of the month☀️

‘Albie is doing great. He is back to his old self and is back in work and loving life. Still can’t quite believe it!’ 💙

His journey…

Albie recently had a 10 day stay at Towcester Vets clinic for treatment of a “pyrexic of unknown origin”, which means a temperature of unknown cause.

Albie was seen initially for vague signs of abdominal discomfort. He had been down, was very dull and tucked up. Following examination and some worrying blood results, Albie was admitted to our Paulerspury Clinic near Towcester for further investigation and treatment. He had a low white blood cell count and a temperature, which are indicators to admit him to our isolation unit.

We ruled out colitis and peritonitis as common causes of the temperature and his abdominal ultrasound was relatively unremarkable. Albie was started on intravenous fluid therapy, broad spectrum injectable antibiotics and anti inflammatories.

Thankfully, over the coming days with intensive treatment, Albie showed signs of improvement. His fluids were gradually reduced and he was weaned off medication. He was very bright and his appetite returned to normal, meaning Albie could return home.

Thank you to Albie’s owners for allowing us to share his story. He was a star patient!

For more information about our emergency service and inpatient facilities please visit our website https://towcester-vets.co.uk/equine/services/emergencies/

21/03/2025

Happy Friday!
Are you bringing your horse back into work this Spring or just hoping to work on strength and fitness?

Here is some useful advice provided by the lovely Charlie who is a Veterinary Physio.

If you wish to discuss your horses fitness with your Vet before increasing their exercise, please reach out by emailing [email protected] or comment below.

Feel free to share and tag friends who may find this useful🐴

19/03/2025

Are you interested in our Breeding Services?

Find out more about our very experienced Lead Repro Vet Gemma Kirk BVetMed MRCVS. Click the link below https://towcester-vets.co.uk/equine/about-us/our-team/veterinary-surgeons/

Have you spoken with our Lead Repro Vet Gemma about your horses 'Breeding Journey' yet?

Contact us to receive our BRAND NEW digital brochure which showcases all our Breeding Services available, reach out to our friendly team by emailing [email protected]

New and existing clients welcome to enquire TODAY...

17/03/2025

‼️Graphic Content Warning‼️
Coco was brought in by her owner after rearing up in her stable and accidentally hitting her forehead on a beam. The impact caused a deep laceration that started bleeding. Thankfully, her owner acted quickly and called us immediately for advice. This lead to her bringing Coco straight to the Onley clinic within an hour of the injury.

Upon arrival, the wound on Coco’s forehead was cleaned & examined by Onley based Vet Edward Maxwell. While the injury was deep, it didn’t affect her eyes or bones. Ed administered local anaesthesia to numb the area, cleaned the wound thoroughly, and stitched it up to promote proper healing.

To help with the healing & prevent fluid buildup, Ed also placed a small drain in the wound. This drain allowed any excess fluid to drain out and minimized the risk of infection. Coco was also given antibiotics to prevent infection & pain medications to keep her comfortable during recovery.

❤️‍🩹 Why Coco’s recovery was very successful:

✅ Location of the Wound:
The wound was on Coco’s forehead, an area that tends to heal well in horses. The forehead has a good blood supply, which helps the tissue heal faster & reduces the risk of complications, such as infection or poor healing. Plus, head wounds usually don’t leave noticeable scars when treated properly.

✅ Quick Action from the Owner:
The owner’s prompt response was crucial. Bringing Coco to the vet right away meant the wound could be cleaned, stitched, and managed before any serious infection could set in. Timely care plays a big role in successful recovery, Coco really benefited from this quick treatment.

🐴 Follow-up Care:
Coco had a few follow-up visits to check on her healing progress. The drain was removed after a few days, & the stitches were taken out shortly after. The wound had started healing nicely, with no signs of infection.

🐴 Outcome:
Coco has made a full recovery & was able to return to her normal activities without any lasting issues. The wound healed well with minimal scarring.

Thanks to Coco’s owner for allowing us to share her journey!

02/03/2025

Good Morning!
Happy Sunny Sunday ☀️

‼️Please note‼️
For any equine emergency call outs today we kindly ask you to call our main Towcester number only on 01327 811007. You will then be transferred to our on call vet.

Many thanks

11/02/2025

𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐄𝐈 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬
FEI vaccinations have changed! As of 3rd February 2025, Equine Influenza vaccination for all horses competing under FEI guidelines must be recorded on the FEI HorseApp as well as in the horse’s passport.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨?

📲Make sure you have the FEI HorseApp downloaded https://inside.fei.org/hub/it-services/mobile-apps/%20fei_horseapp

📲Input your horse’s previous vaccination details. For more info on how to do this follow this link https://howto.fei.org/content/5/311/en/how-to-add-a-new-vaccination-and-use-the-fei-horseapp-during-the-vaccination-process.html

For more information on the FEI guidelines please see our information via our website on the link below or call our friendly team who are more than happy to help you.

https://towcester-vets.co.uk/article/fei-vaccine-update-february-2025/

FEI vaccinations have changed! As of 3rd February 2025, Equine Influenza vaccinations for all horses competing under FEI guidelines must be recorded on