Equine

Modern horse breeding systems often reduce the ability for horses to express normal behaviours, but which system has the greatest welfare benefits?

Use of intrauterine antibiotics in mares with endometritis should be approached cautiously, says a new Knowledge Summary in Veterinary Evidence

Though most cases of strangles, caused by Streptococcus equi equi, resolve without major complication, some can have severe effects

A step-by-step guide to undertaking successful equine embryo flush in practice

These days, fewer students seem to be interested in equine practice; how can we make the role more attractive to newly-qualified vets?

What health tests, training and semen assessments are necessary when enrolling a stallion in an AI programme for the first time?

Continuing his "ask the experts" series, Kieran asks two equine vets about the ins and outs, and potential pitfalls, of the pre-purchase exam

Should equine vets be focusing more on the things that make the profession so great to be a part of?

A review of the indications for oestrus suppression in mares, including the pros and cons of various treatment options

Is there clear guidance on whether to take referrals direct from a complementary therapist/ paraprofessional?

There are many possible causes of neck pain in horses; diagnosis is key to successfully managing the condition

In the first of a new ‘ask the experts’ series, Kieran asks equine vets with dental expertise about the removal of wolf teeth

How can vets avoid equine negligence claims when conducting pre-purchase examinations?

JOHN PERIAM meets the Bunn family, and others, who are helping to keep Hickstead at the forefront of the showjumping scene

RICHARD GARD reports on a recent meeting which considered the issues of critically important antibiotics and the development of a toolkit which aims to transform medicine use on-farm

REBEKAH DUDEK of Norbrook examines the current thinking around drug resistance in light of the year-on-year rise in reported cases of fluke

Dr PHILIP SKUCE of the Moredun Research Institute examines the current state of play for sheep and other livestock

Dr THILO PFAU of the RVC Equine Hospital explains what his unit has been doing to create a tool which will help clinicians to diagnose and treat lameness effectively by isolating specific causes and e…

GEORGIE HOLLIS looks at the benefits of manuka honey and explains that while it may be seen as some kind of miracle cure, it is simply good at doing its job of aiding debridement and decontamination

Veterinary Practice reports from the latest Animal Welfare Discussion Forum