Equine

DAVID URCH traces the history of the plant whose herbal healing properties have been known through the ages but which has proved controversial – and reviews some of the current trials on horses

JOHN PERIAM talks to two equine dental technicians about their work and their practice which started in the 1990s and now has about 2,000 horses on the books, both in the UK and further afield

JOHN PERIAM talks to Robrecht Cnockaert, British Showjumping Performance Team vet, about his work in a schedule of events where he gets to collaborate and share knowledge with many practices

BRYAN O’MEARA discusses the investigation of non-healing wounds of the equine distal limb, their causes and their treatments and reports on a new treatment that encourages wound healing

PHILIP IVENS discusses the importance of biosecurity and the need for detailed risk assessments and plans appropriate to the particular equine establishment to keep infectious disease at bay

MARION McCULLAGH in her third report from the 2014 BEVA congress reports on a session which looked at the interaction between veterinary surgeons and farriers and how they each have important roles to…

Marion McCullagh continues her reports from the 2014 congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association with a summary of presentations on an intracellular bacterium and the threat from ascarids.

John Periam takes a peek behind the scenes at Hickstead’s Royal International Horse Show to see the veterinary care provided and the involvement of a practice there and at other venues.

Marion McCullagh presents her first report from the 2014 congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association with a review of the sessions on arena surfaces and approaches to back problems.

Veterinary Practice summarises the main findings of the 2014 National Equine Health Survey

Jo Gourlay of Ceva Animal Health discusses equine behaviour, the ways in which horses communicate and the use of equine appeasing pheromone to keep them calm in stressful situations

Steohen Barabas of VBS Direct gives an insight of the science, clinical aspects and practical management of incorporating low level light therapy (LLLT) into veterinary practice.

Dr Helen Floyd managing director of Curar Ltd, discusses equine tendon injuries with comments by Ricky Farr of Wendover Heights Equine Veterinary Practice on a gelding treated using low intensity puls…

Sarah Baillie offers some practical advice on the role of the veterinary nurse in dealing with cases of colic.

Ruth Bishop a member of the British Equestrian Trade Association’s feed committee, looks at ways in which riders and trainers can avoid prohibited substances getting into competition horses

Veterinary Practice reports on some of the sessions at last month’s National Equine Forum

Lee Pritchard discusses the causes, risk factors and prevention of colic involving the gastrointestinal tract

“WHAT chronological age is ‘aged’?” was one of the questions posed by Dr Dianne McFarlane in her presentation at the 59th annual American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention, held in Decem…

John Periam has been finding out what’s involved in getting horses to competition venues in different parts of the world, speaking to one of the major firms involved and an accompanying vet

Marion McCullagh presents her third and final report on the sessions at the 2013 congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association with a review of some of the papers on neurological problems