Talk about cushing's disease 1 Sep 2011 CRAIG BECK reviews PPID and stresses the need to instigate a good programme of preventive healthcare, including regular worming, dentistry and foot care, with a high quality diet
Changing to digital radiography 1 Sep 2011 JUDY SCRINE describes her transition from holding x-rays in developer, fixer and wash tanks to an automatic processor and now into the word of digital processing
Facing up to the challenges of training 1 Aug 2011 Dr COLIN ROBERTS reports on the summer scientific meeting of the Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons which looked at numerous topics of welfare significance
Farm animal and equine out-of-hours calls: the challenge or the nightmare 1 Aug 2011 IN my experience the majority of young graduates are highly motivated. They all are very wellinformed but it is accepted by the profession and new graduates that they all require additional knowledge …
Advising horse owners on worming... 1 Jul 2011 BEN GASKELL Pfizer equine veterinary adviser, provides some pointers on helping clients make informed decisions about best worming practice for their horses
Importance of monitoring worm burdens in horses imported into the UK 1 Jul 2011 HANNAH LESTER highlights the risk of importation of potentially resistant worms and discusses why consideration should be given to preventing this happening
Perinatology: time-lines and teamwork 1 Dec 2010 MARION McCULLAGH concludes her reports on papers presented at this year’s BEVA congress
Reducing forces on the hoof wall 1 Nov 2010 brings together recent comments about laminitis, its causes and treatment
Cushing’s difficult to diagnose early 1 Nov 2010 reports on a paper presented at a recent conference on laminitis in the USA
Regenerative therapy: ‘as good as new’... 1 Nov 2010 MARION McCULLAGH continues her reports on the sessions at this year’s BEVA congress
Problem of eating excess grass over years... 1 Nov 2010 “MOST cases of laminitis occur when horses are eating grass, said Dr Teresa Hollands, a nutritionist with Dodson & Horrell, speaking at Laminitis Awareness 2010. “Pasture-associated laminitis acc…
Prognostic indicators of poor outcome studied at US referral hospital 1 Nov 2010 DR James Orsini, director of the Laminitis Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, describes laminitis as a very frustrating disease from a number of standpoints, including management. “The pain…
Conditions common to humans and horses 1 Oct 2010 MARION McCULLAGH reports on some of the early papers presented at last month’s BEVA congress
Survey aims to uncover perceptions of horse welfare 1 Sep 2010 World Horse Welfare (WHW) has launched the Great British Horse Survey 2010. The charity is asking everyone with an interest in horses to take part, making it the biggest survey of its kind ever undert…
NSAID usage and welfare 1 Sep 2010 THE FEI Congress on Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Usage and Medication in the Equine Athlete, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, last month attracted more than 200 delegates from 29 countries, brin…
How can nutrition support rest, recuperation and re-introduction of exercise? 1 Sep 2010 Dr Catherine Dunnett discusses the feed requirements of horses at special time.
Which way will horse owners vote? 1 Apr 2010 Veterinary Practice reports on this year’s National Equine Forum and the issues raised.
Influenza virus continually evolving 1 Mar 2010 OLIVER DAVIS provides an overview of equine influenza
Seeking to remove a source of serious discomfort for horses 1 Feb 2010 JOHN BONNER talks to Professor Bob Cook about his passion for a bitless bridle
Progress reported on tying up syndrome 1 Jan 2010 JOHN BONNER reports on an equine research symposium in Cheltenham
