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608 Equine Vets

A friendly team of 11 experienced & dedicated vets that provide 24/7 vet care throughout the Midlands

Our team is dedicated to the needs of our clients and their horses. Our vets' expertise, in conjunction with our investment in state of the art portable equipment, allows us to offer high quality, comprehensive veterinary care for your horse. Furthermore, we are able to carry out our full range of procedures at your own yard. Our services include:
~ Ultrasound scanning: we have 2 diagnostic ultras

ound scanners allowing advanced stable-side imaging of soft tissues including tendons, ligaments, heart and abdominal structures.

~ Reproductive ultrasound, stud work, artificial insemination (AI) and pregnancy diagnosis

~ Endoscopy, most commonly used for upper and lower airway investigations

~ Dynamic endoscopy, which allows visualisation of the upper airway while the horse is working.

~ Gastroscopy

~ Fully portable direct digital radiography (x-ray) system which allows us to produce excellent quality images, stable-side, in 3 seconds.

~ Routine and advanced dental work in horses, ponies and donkeys, including power tools.

~ ECG (electrocardiography) and echocardiology to investigate heart abnormalities in your horses own environment

~ Shockwave therapy machine, used to treat a number of soft tissue conditions, particularly those causing lameness/pain.

~ Acupuncture

~ Lameness investigations

~ Pre-purchase examinations (vettings)

~ Advanced in-house laboratory enabling 'same-day' results wherever possible.

~ We provide our own out of hours care so whenever you need us, a 608 vet can be there. 24/7. We also work closely with equine veterinary specialists/hospitals as well as farriers, physiotherapists and chiropractors to ensure that your horse receives the very best care. At 608 we believe that continuity in your horses care is important and so we are happy for you to call our vets directly on their mobile phones to arrange visits, seek advice or to update them on your horses' progress. Steve Borsberry 07900 484 998
Mat Fernandez 07733 899 009
Jane Gough 07587 773 614
Anna Honnor 07886 955 884
Gav Panesar 07587 639 193
Sarah Plunkett 07824 533 805
Lauren Bosworth 07553 373 538
Rupert Dyhouse 07587881724
Sophie Soskin 07484060466
John Prisada 07935 011064

20/11/2025

👋 Meet the 608 team - Marika 👋💙

Assistant Veterinary Surgeon Marika Sodano is another one of our fantastic new recruits to our veterinary team at 608!

Graduating from the University of Naples, Italy in 2019, Marika subsequently completed a three-month traineeship at Kuwait Equine Hospital in the Middle East where she gained her experience in stud medicine.

Marika then packed her bags for the UK, where she’s worked in a mixed practice in Derbyshire and completed an 18-month internship at a busy equine referral hospital.

We’re delighted that Marika then joined 608 in May 2025, and has become an integral part of our team already.

Her main interests are stud medicine, internal medicine and anaesthesia. Marika’s also completed her Certificate in Internal Medicine with the University of Liverpool, and is planning to sit her synoptic exam soon.

Outside of work, Marika loves outdoor activities, travelling, and spending time with her family, friends and her cat Ron 🐱💙

18/11/2025

🐴 Mud fever - Top Tips to prevent it 🐴

We all know how much of a nuisance mud fever can be over the wet and muddy months. With the onset of the wet weather over the last few weeks, fields are already starting to get muddy and, like many things, prevention is better than cure.

Here’s our top tips to keep your horses’ legs healthy and mud fever at bay 👇

🔵 Limit the time your horse spends standing in wet conditions where possible (a wet, muddy field or unclean stable) - make sure they are spending time in the dry for at least part of the day

⚪️ If you wash horses’ legs, make sure you dry them thoroughly. Alternatively wait for mud to dry and then brush it off

🔵 Be proactive with your field management and put hardcore down in high traffic areas or gateways where horses may stand

⚪️ Barrier creams can be used to create a protective layer over the skin, but use with caution. The legs MUST be dry before you apply it - otherwise, you’re just trapping the bacteria which is counterproductive

🔵 Make sure you treat underlying conditions such as mites or wounds, as these can damage the skin and cause bacteria to enter

⚪️ If your horse has thick feathers and is suffering from mud fever, you may need to clip their legs to allow the legs to dry and make it easier for you to keep the area clean and dry

🔵 There are various mud fever boots available on the market. If you want to use these, make sure they are the right size so they don’t rub and irritate the skin, and dry them out thoroughly before putting them on.

If you’re treating your horse for mud fever and it isn’t clearing up, contact your vet as we may need to prescribe antibiotics or anti-inflammatories to help.

📞 For any advice or support, give us a call on 01564 783404.

12/11/2025

👋 Meet the 608 team - Meredith 👋💙

📸 We’ve had some new faces join the more familiar ones at 608 recently, so we thought it was time for some (re)introductions!

➡️ First up is Senior Veterinary Surgeon Meredith Jarman.

Meredith grew up in Warwickshire, attending North Warwickshire Pony Club and with 608 as her own vets (Jane and Mat in particular!) 💙🐴

After graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2014, she moved to Australia to complete a hospital based surgical internship at Ballarat Veterinary Practice, before working at an equine practice on the Gold Coast 🇦🇺

Meredith moved back to the UK in 2019, and has spent the last 6 years locuming - including several stints at 608.

Luckily for us, Meredith joined the 608 team full time in July. She is now looking forward to seeing more of the clients she has previously worked with, as well as working with those she has yet to meet.

🤓 Meredith’s veterinary areas of interest include accidents and emergencies, diagnostic imaging, and pre-purchase vettings. As well as her veterinary degree, Meredith has a degree in equine science, and postgraduate certificates in both equine lameness and diagnostic imaging, and veterinary professional studies.

Outside of work, Meredith loves a crazy adventure. She’s competed in both the Mongol Derby (a 1000km horse race across Mongolia), and the Yukon 1000 (a 1000 mile kayak race through Canada and Alaska.) 🐎🛶

03/11/2025

🌟👴 Introducing our new 608 Senior Horse Health package 👴🌟

Do you have a senior horse? Whether your oldie is still in work or retired, autumn and winter can be challenging times for owners.

That’s why we’ve designed our NEW 608 Senior Horse Health package! We want to help the numerous older horses under our care to stay sound, healthy and comfortable during the winter ahead, as well as helping you to keep your costs down.

Our package includes:
🩺 A full clinical (including eye) examination
🐎 Soundness evaluation
💊 Assessment of current medication
🦷 Dental examination with routine rasping
🩸 Full blood profile
💉 Preparation of sample for Cushing’s test, including a request for a free lab testing fee if applicable
⚖️ Assessment on body condition, diet and management
💬 A comprehensive discussion once all lab results are available

💰 Package cost £220 (worth £296!)*

💛 Let’s make sure your horse gets the care that they deserve during their older years.

📞 Book your appointment by contacting the surgery on 01564 783404.

*£220 is the price for payment at the time. Package does not include visit fee, sedation (if needed), the lab fee for Cushing’s and any dental work beyond routine rasping.

31/10/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween to all our clients! 👻🎃

This spooktacular pumpkin was made by our wonderful receptionist, Jayne! It’s all treats and no tricks at 608 too, with plenty of Haribo 😋

📸 If any of you are up to anything spooky with your horse this weekend - maybe you’re attending one of the local Halloween fancy dress shows - we’d love to see your pictures! Share them with us below 🤩

28/10/2025

🎆🎇 Firework season - how to help your horse cope 🎇🎆

It’s almost the 1st of November, and Bonfire Night is just around the corner. We know this can be a really difficult time of year for some horse owners, with fireworks seeming to become more and more frequent every year.

Here’s our advice to help your horse cope with firework season:

🎆 Check social media and local noticeboards to find out whether there are any planned firework displays in your area

🐴 Reach out to your neighbours to see if they are planning on setting off fireworks near to your horses

🎆 If your horses live out, check your fields and fencing to make sure there aren’t any broken sections or edges that could cause an injury, and fence off any ditches or holes. It’s important to check your fencing year-round, but be particularly vigilant when you think horses might be unsettled

🐴 If your horses are stabled, leaving a radio with music on can help to mask the sudden loud noises of fireworks and help them feel calmer. If your horses aren’t used to the sound of a radio, starting a couple of nights before can help

🎆 When deciding whether to turn out or stable horses, consider your individual horse and what they are likely to cope best with. If your horse is likely to be stressed by a change in routine, switching things round on Bonfire Night is unlikely to be the right solution for them

🐴 If you believe your horse is likely to be stressed by fireworks, check on them more often than you usually would by adding in an extra late night check or using a camera

🎆 If you have a problem with firework displays in your area, report the incident to the BHS via their dedicated website www.horseincidents.org.uk to help them better understand the levels of incidents across the country. More advice is also available via www.redwings.org.uk/fireworks

🐴 If you are worried about your horse, give us a call on 01564 783404 and we will do our best to offer advice. As always, we’re on call 24/7 over the weekends 📞

22/10/2025

🤩 Did you spot any of our fabulous extra helpers this summer?

👩‍🏫 We’re committed to helping to develop the next generation of equine and farm vets, so we always accommodate placement students where we can.

Our placement students get to shadow our vets both out on their clinical calls and in the practice, gaining critical exposure to a range of cases and getting hands-on experience wherever possible.

Thank you to all of our clients for allowing our super students to assist with our visits to your horses 💙

We’re the largest equine and farm veterinary practice in the Midlands - please direct any enquiries for future placements to [email protected].

17/10/2025

☠️🍂 Autumn Dangers - Sycamore poisoning 🍂☠️

Sycamore poisoning or Atypical Myopathy is an uncommon and severe muscle disease that comes on suddenly and, sadly, is often fatal.

It’s associated with the ingestion of sycamore seeds, which contain a toxin called hypoglycin A.

Atypical myopathy cases are most common in autumn, when sycamore trees drop their leaves. We also see it in spring, when new seedlings are growing.

Signs of atypical myopathy include severe muscle damage, with affected animals extremely reluctant to move, stand or raise their head. Horses can often appear very anxious and distressed.

Here’s how to keep your horses safe ⬇️
👀 Check for sycamore trees where you keep your horses - know the risk
🌱 Clear any fallen sycamore seeds or fence trees off (be aware seeds can travel far in high winds)
⛔️ Avoid grazing on any fields with previous known cases
🌾 Give extra forage in fields to prevent ingestion of sycamore seeds

❤️‍🩹 Atypical myopathy is a veterinary emergency - intensive care is often needed and quick diagnosis and treatment maximises the chance of survival. Call us immediately if you have any concerns.

16/10/2025

🤓 Last week we ran some in-house CPD for our equine veterinary team with Victoria South, RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine.

Victoria joined us at the practice to deliver some informative, hands-on sessions including:

🔵 Use of ultrasound scanning for during colic emergencies
⚪ The latest advice on worm control: testing, management & treatment
🔵 Use of ultrasound scanning for eye conditions

It was also an excellent opportunity for our vets to discuss some of the more unusual cases that they’ve seen recently, both with each other and Victoria - it’s amazing how much we can learn from sharing our experiences! 🧑‍🏫

At 608, we are committed to investing in the ongoing development of our veterinary team - we believe you can never stop learning and it helps us to provide the absolute best care to your horses 💙

Here are some pictures from the sessions - huge thank you to Victoria for joining us and sharing her expertise.

15/10/2025

☠️🌳 Autumn Dangers - Acorn poisoning 🌳☠️

There seem to be lots of acorns on the ground already this autumn, with 2025 being a bumper (or “mast”) year for trees and their crops.

Acorns are poisonous to horses as they contain Gallic Acid and Tannic Acid, two toxic substances that can cause damage to the liver and kidneys, including internal bleeding.

Signs of acorn poisoning include depression, dehydration, loss of appetite, lethargy, mouth ulcers, colic and constipation.

With an increase in the number of acorns dropping this year, it’s so important for horse owners to know the risk and be vigilant. The long, dry summer may have also made the acorns carry more toxins than usual.

Here’s how to keep your horses safe ⬇️
👀 Identify any oak trees in your fields - know the risk
🌳 Clear any fallen acorns and fence these trees off
⚠️ Avoid grazing horses in fields where pasture is poor and acorns are present
🌾 Give extra forage in fields to prevent ingestion of acorns

❤️‍🩹 Acorn poisoning can sadly be fatal, so prevention is key. If you suspect acorn poisoning in your horse, swift intervention is essential - call us immediately on 01564 783404.

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Quarry Farm, Rowington Green, Rowington
Warwick
CV357DD

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 11am

Website

http://www.608equineandfarmvets.com/

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