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South Wales Equine Vets Dedicated equine veterinary practice providing mobile veterinary services to horse, pony & donkey owners in South Wales.

SWEVS Guess the Ailment…. A pony in summer has rubbed away much of the mane and top of the tail. The skin looks sore, an...
16/09/2025

SWEVS Guess the Ailment….

A pony in summer has rubbed away much of the mane and top of the tail. The skin looks sore, and the pony keeps scratching against the fence.

🔍 Clues:
1. Caused by an allergic reaction to insect bites.
2. Itching is often worst from spring to autumn.
3. Prevention is more effective than cure.

💬 What’s your diagnosis?

📞 01443 225010
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SWEVS Guess the Ailment…. The answer is mud fever, if you guessed correctly well done ✅ Mud fever is a skin infection af...
11/09/2025

SWEVS Guess the Ailment….

The answer is mud fever, if you guessed correctly well done ✅

Mud fever is a skin infection affecting the lower legs, also caused by Dermatophilus congolensis.

⚠️ Signs: scabs, swelling, heat, lameness in severe cases.
💡 Management: keep legs dry, avoid aggressive scrubbing, and treat with vet-recommended creams. Prevention includes good field drainage and protective boots where appropriate.

📞 01443 225010
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SWEVS Guess the Ailment…. A horse’s white hind legs show scabby patches and swelling around the pastern. The horse seems...
09/09/2025

SWEVS Guess the Ailment….

A horse’s white hind legs show scabby patches and swelling around the pastern. The horse seems sensitive when the area is touched.

🔍 Clues:

1. Often appears after turnout in wet, muddy fields.
2. More common on white legs but can affect any colour.
3. Caused by a mix of bacteria, moisture, and sometimes mites.

💬 What do you think?

📞 01443 225010
📩 [email protected]

🌟 Don’t forget – our Client Evening is nearly here! 🌟Join us on Tuesday 23rd September at St Fagans Village Hall for an ...
09/09/2025

🌟 Don’t forget – our Client Evening is nearly here! 🌟

Join us on Tuesday 23rd September at St Fagans Village Hall for an evening of equine learning and discussion. Our vets will cover:
🐴 Dentistry (diastema & fractures)
🐴 Poor performance
🐴 Antimicrobial resistance

📍 St Fagans Village Hall
⏰ Arrive 6:45pm, start 7:00pm

**Spaces are filling up fast so book a space quickly to avoid being disappointed.**

✨ There’ll be raffle prizes to raise funds for Mount Pleasant Group RDA & Bridgend County Riding for the Disabled Group - with generous donations from
Equine America UK Ltd
Jenkins Equine and Farm Feeds
Kat Raybould Eventing - Venture Sporthorses
Sunnybank Equestrian Centre
The Lewis Arms Pentyrch
Alps Court Equestrian
Naomi Smith Equine Physiotherapy Consultancy
Saracen Horse Feeds

Spaces are limited – call or email to book a place

📞 01443 225010
📩 [email protected]

Refreshments provided!

SWEVS Guess the Ailment…. This horse is showing signs of lameness / or an abnormal gait caused by pain or mechanical res...
04/09/2025

SWEVS Guess the Ailment….

This horse is showing signs of lameness / or an abnormal gait caused by pain or mechanical restriction, if you guessed correctly well done ✅

⚠️ Causes: injury, arthritis, hoof abscess, tendon strain, or navicular disease.
🩺 Early diagnosis and treatment improve recovery chances.
💡 Regular farriery, conditioning, and prompt vet checks help prevent chronic issues.

📞 01443 225010
📩 [email protected]

🌟 Don’t forget about our client evening🌟Join us for an informative evening dedicated to equine dentistry, poor performan...
03/09/2025

🌟 Don’t forget about our client evening🌟

Join us for an informative evening dedicated to equine dentistry, poor performance and antimicrobial resistance! Our vets will be chatting about:

🐴 Diastema and fractures – what they mean for your horse’s comfort
🐴 Spotting and managing poor performance
🐴 The challenges we face with antimicrobial resistance

📍 Where: St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau road, St Fagans, CF5 6DU
📅 When: Tuesday 23rd September
⏰ Arrive from 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start

There’ll also be a raffle on the night to raise funds for our local RDA group Mount Pleasant Group RDA & – so please bring some change and help us support the brilliant work they do 💙

We have had fantastic support with the raffle prizes;
Alongside some SWEV goodies we have had generous donations from
Equine America UK Ltd
Jenkins Equine and Farm Feeds
Kat Raybould Eventing - Venture Sporthorses
Sunnybank Equestrian Centre
The Lewis Arms Pentyrch
Alps Court Equestrian
Naomi Smith Equine Physiotherapy Consultancy

✨It’ll be a great chance to learn something new, ask questions, and catch up with fellow horse owners. We look forward to seeing you there!

Refreshments will be provided - Please contact the clinic and let us know if you want a space as they are limited and on a first come first serve basis.

📞 01443 225010
📩 [email protected]

SWEVS Guess the Ailment…. A 10-year-old sports horse trots in a straight line but is nodding his head slightly each stri...
02/09/2025

SWEVS Guess the Ailment….

A 10-year-old sports horse trots in a straight line but is nodding his head slightly each stride. His stride length is uneven between front legs.

🔍 Clues:
1. This is a symptom, not a specific disease.
2. Can be caused by joint, tendon, ligament, or hoof problems.
3. May be subtle and only show under certain conditions.

💬 What’s your guess?

📞 01443 225010
📩 [email protected]

Some of our equine vets, nurses, yard managers and safety experts recently met with representatives from the University ...
01/09/2025

Some of our equine vets, nurses, yard managers and safety experts recently met with representatives from the University of Liverpool and helmet manufacturer Uvex to discuss one vital topic: The use of protective headwear to make equine veterinary work safer.

The meeting followed recently published CVS-funded research by Dr John Tulloch of the University of Liverpool which highlights the high risk of injury faced by equine vets & nurses. In response, CVS has introduced a mandatory helmet policy for all staff handling or treating horses. Colleagues have a choice of designs from riding helmets to specialist protective headwear worn by the emergency rescue services, but currently none are designed specifically for use by equine vets.

The group explored possible helmet design, shared first-hand experiences and talked about the cultural change needed across the industry to make helmet wearing the ‘norm’. They also learned from Uvex about safety standards and the rigorous testing behind protective helmets.

Change won’t happen overnight, but the message was clear: if helmet-wearing saves just one life or prevents a life-changing injury, it’s worth it.

What do you think? It would be great to hear your thoughts on this topic. Please feel free to add your comments below.

📞 01443 225010
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SWEVS Guess the Ailment…. Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), if you guessed correctly well done ✅PPID, often ...
28/08/2025

SWEVS Guess the Ailment….

Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), if you guessed correctly well done ✅

PPID, often called Cushing’s, is a hormonal disorder in older horses.
⚠️ Signs: long hair coat, weight loss, laminitis, increased drinking/urination, recurring infections.
🩺 Diagnosis is via a blood test.
💊 Lifelong treatment and management help horses live comfortably.

📞 01443 225010
📩 [email protected]

SWEVS Guess the Ailment…. An older mare with a long, wavy coat stands in a paddock. She’s slightly pot-bellied and has m...
26/08/2025

SWEVS Guess the Ailment….

An older mare with a long, wavy coat stands in a paddock. She’s slightly pot-bellied and has muscle loss over heAn older mare with a long, wavy coat stands in a paddock. She’s slightly pot-bellied and has muscle loss over her topline.

🔍 Clues:
1. Common in horses over 15 years old.
2. Caused by changes in the pituitary gland.
3. Increases risk of laminitis and infections.

💬 Any ideas?

📞 01443 225010
📩 [email protected]

🌟 Client Evening🌟Join us for an informative evening dedicated to equine dentistry, poor performance and antimicrobial re...
22/08/2025

🌟 Client Evening🌟

Join us for an informative evening dedicated to equine dentistry, poor performance and antimicrobial resistance! Our vets will be chatting about:

🐴 Diastema and fractures – what they mean for your horse’s comfort

🐴 Spotting and managing poor performance

🐴 The challenges we face with antimicrobial resistance

📍 Where: St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau road, St Fagans, CF5 6DU

📅 When: Tuesday 23rd September

⏰ Arrive from 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start

There’ll also be a raffle on the night to raise funds for our local RDA groups – Mount Pleasant Group RDA & – so please bring some change and help us support the brilliant work they do 💙

✨It’ll be a great chance to learn something new, ask questions, and catch up with fellow horse owners. We look forward to seeing you there!

Refreshments will be provided - Please contact the clinic and let us know if you want a space as they are limited and on a first come first serve basis.

📞 01443 225010
📩 [email protected]

SWEVS Guess the Ailment…. Week 3Colic, if you guessed correctly well done ✅Colic refers to abdominal pain in horses, wit...
21/08/2025

SWEVS Guess the Ailment….

Week 3

Colic, if you guessed correctly well done ✅

Colic refers to abdominal pain in horses, with many possible causes — gas build-up, impaction, or twisted intestine.
⚠️ Signs: pawing, rolling, flank-watching, restlessness, not eating, reduced droppings.
🚨 Colic is always an emergency — call your vet immediately.
💡 Prevention: regular dental care, consistent diet, clean water, and gradual feed changes.

📞 01443 225010
📩 [email protected]

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Duffryn Bach Farm

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Monday 08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30
Thursday 08:30 - 17:30
Friday 08:30 - 17:30

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