Biomechanics: from surface to spine1 Nov 2014Marion 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.
Increasing the use of laser therapy – 11 Sep 2014Steohen 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.
Sharp increase in prevalence of laminitis and obesity revealed by national survey1 Sep 2014Veterinary Practice summarises the main findings of the 2014 National Equine Health Survey
How horses interact and communicate1 Sep 2014Jo 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
Equine tendon injuries: cellular structure and healing with LIPUS1 Jul 2014Dr 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…
Colic: nursing the horse and supporting the client1 Jun 2014Sarah Baillie offers some practical advice on the role of the veterinary nurse in dealing with cases of colic.
Keeping prohibited substances out of competing horses1 May 2014Ruth 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
Are vets contributing to welfare problem?1 Apr 2014Veterinary Practice reports on some of the sessions at last month’s National Equine Forum
Colic: causes, risk factors and prevention1 Apr 2014Lee Pritchard discusses the causes, risk factors and prevention of colic involving the gastrointestinal tract
Immunosenescence: when are horses ‘aged’?1 Mar 2014“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…
How horses travel by air across the world1 Feb 2014John 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
Dealing with seizures and sore heads1 Jan 2014Marion 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
Of vectors and viruses...1 Nov 2013The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) held its 52nd annual congress in Manchester from 11th to 14th September. Gina Pinchbeck of the University of Liverpool chaired Thursday morning’s sessi…
Unsung heroes at equestrian events1 Sep 2013JOHN PERIAM spent a day with Mike Crockford, senior paramedic at The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead in Sussex to see firsthand how the vets and paramedics work side by side
A history of castrating 2,000 equines1 Jul 2013GRAHAM DUNCANSON reports on his experiences, including case studies, over the past 36 years and how he has changed his view on antibiotics from being against their use to now using them in all cases
The role of ESWT in wound management1 Jul 2013GEORGIE HOLLIS describes the use and value of extracorporeal shock wave therapy in dealing with wounds and why it is becoming a popular choice in both human and veterinary medicine
Wound management in the horse (and other animals)1 Jul 2013MARTIN JENNINGS of Horseware discusses wound treatment and the use of hypochlorous solutions
Treating horses in Nicaragua1 May 2013GRAHAM DUNCANSON reports on a recent visit to Nicaragua with World Horse Welfare to assess its veterinary involvement there and to review the dental state of horses treated at its clinics
Studying sports horse science in Holland1 Apr 2013BEN MAYES attended the latest veterinary sport horse congress in The Netherlands where, in addition to the top-class CPD, he was a VIP guest at the Jumping Amsterdam event
Equine gastric ulceration in practice1 Mar 2013DAVID McDONALD outlines how his practice has seen a rapid increase in the number of horses diagnosed with gastric ulcers and presents two case histories
