How computers help in cancer treatment… 1 Oct 2015 MARION McCULLAGH reports from last month’s congress of the British Equine Veterinary Association on sessions dealing with cancer and a treatment with a promising future
The factors behind the behavioural development of the foal... 1 Sep 2015 JO GOURLAY of Ceva Animal Health examines some of the considerations which vets and owners can control such as handling and paddock-weaning, and using equine appeasing pheromone in nursing mares
Immunological role of Aloe vera in thoroughbred racehorses 1 Sep 2015 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
Straight into the horse’s mouth 1 Sep 2015 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
It's a vet's life 1 Aug 2015 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
Management of distal limb wounds and their complications 1 Jun 2015 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
Biosecurity in the equine setting 1 Mar 2015 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
No foot, no horse, as the saying goes 1 Jan 2015 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…
Pasture-related problems in foals and weanlings 1 Dec 2014 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.
Plenty to do during international event 1 Nov 2014 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.
Biomechanics: from surface to spine 1 Nov 2014 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.
Sharp increase in prevalence of laminitis and obesity revealed by national survey 1 Sep 2014 Veterinary Practice summarises the main findings of the 2014 National Equine Health Survey
How horses interact and communicate 1 Sep 2014 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
Increasing the use of laser therapy – 1 1 Sep 2014 Stephen 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.
Equine tendon injuries: cellular structure and healing with LIPUS 1 Jul 2014 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…
Colic: nursing the horse and supporting the client 1 Jun 2014 Sarah Baillie offers some practical advice on the role of the veterinary nurse in dealing with cases of colic.
Keeping prohibited substances out of competing horses 1 May 2014 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
Are vets contributing to welfare problem? 1 Apr 2014 Veterinary Practice reports on some of the sessions at last month’s National Equine Forum
Colic: causes, risk factors and prevention 1 Apr 2014 Lee 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…