Equine

Understanding laminitis in horses & ponies

March 17th, 2022

Holly Gimmler, one of our newest equine vets, has written this short article looking into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of laminitis as well as the implications for ongoing management once a horse has suffered from this common condition.

Common causes of coughing in the horse

February 8th, 2022

The end of winter is the perfect time to learn about the causes of coughing in horses and some straightforward remedies. In this short article one of our equine vets explains remedies for and prevention of dry cough in horses.

Daily, regular & annual equine health checks – a quick guide

February 6th, 2022

Responsible owners should be performing different checks on their horses every day, at regular intervals and annually to maximise the chances of their animals remaining healthy. Read this detailed article to find out what equine checks should be made & when.

Spring grass and laminitis advice for equine keepers in Northamptonshire

April 14th, 2021

Spring grass is a favourite of most horses. However, it’s important to understand how spring grass and laminitis are connected.

Read Towcester Veterinary Centre’s advice on equine flu

March 14th, 2021

Did you know that equine flu is so contagious it can travel several miles through the air? Know when to call the vet and help stop the spread.