Equine News & Advice
Read on for a host of news and advice to help you care for your horse that’s free & updated monthly. In our articles we like to cover preventative healthcare, changes in legislation, disease outbreaks, and seasonal tips for keeping your animals healthy.
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Let’s talk worming foals & youngstock
Lead Reproductive Veterinary Surgeon Gemma Kirk BVetMed MRCVS has produced this useful Q&A for breeders wishing to follow best practice when it comes to worming. Gemma graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2008 and has been involved in equine practice ever since. As a new graduate she worked for a branch of Minster Equine […]
The Thoroughbred Package
Do you own a Thoroughbred? Or an ex racehorse perhaps? The transition from racing looks different for every horse – some have had long careers, some have only trained. Our team at Towcester Equine Vets understand the challenges that people face when taking on an ex racehorse beginning their next chapter. This NEW package offer […]
Understanding Hoof Abscesses
With the weather getting wetter foot abscesses are becoming more common. Knowledge of the common signs can help to catch abscesses early and treat them swiftly. What causes foot abscesses? Although abscess can occur year-round, changes in the weather especially in the spring and fall can increase the risk of hoof cracks or damage which […]
A revolutionary treatment in Equine Osteoarthritis
Alpha-2 Treatment What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative, inflammatory process within joints, causing cartilage damage by the upregulation of harmful proteases and pro-inflammatory cytokines. Osteoarthritis is a common cause of lameness and poor performance in horses, with several treatment options available, including anti-inflammatory and regenerative therapies. Innovative research in this area is ongoing, with […]
FEI Vaccine Update February 2025
FEI vaccinations have changed! As of 3rd February 2025, Equine Influenza vaccinations for all horses competing under FEI guidelines must be recorded on the FEI HorseApp as well as in the horse’s passport. What will happen at your next vaccination? On the day of the vaccination, information from the vaccine administered to your horse will […]
Immunisation advice
Vaccine Fact Sheet Vaccine schedules change regularly so please check with your competition regulators to make sure you are up to date. Towcester Veterinary Centre’s equine vets routinely vaccinate horses against: Equine Influenza A virus affecting the respiratory system, resulting in a high fever, runny nose, and cough. Typically affects young horses. Rarely fatal, however, […]
Towcester Equine Vets Worming Options
Worms in horses can cause serious problems, including (amongst others) diarrhoea, colic and weight loss. Now is the time to be thinking about your equine worming schedule. To help you understand why, we asked Abi Jennings, one of our equine vets, to explain a little bit about the Towcester Equine Vets worming programme. Review your […]
Protect your horse against sycamore poisoning (Atypical Myopathy) this autumn
One of Towcester’s equine vets, Gwen Davies, shares some important seasonal information on Atypical Myopathy. Discover what it is and what you need to do to prevent or deal with the symptoms of this life threating condition. What is Atypical Myopathy? Atypical Myopathy, also referred to as Seasonal Pasture Myopathy, is a rare but often […]
The Role of an RVN/SVN at Towcester Equine Vets
Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) and student nurses play a vital role in providing your horse or pony with outstanding care at Towcester Equine Vets. Whilst they are instrumental in caring for our hospitalised patients at the clinic and assisting our vets on the road, they are also able to use their valuable knowledge of patient […]
Veterinary Surgeon Holly discusses Mud Fever
Veterinary Surgeon Holly Gimmler, discusses the symptoms of Mud Fever (Pastern Dermatitis), how to treat it and importantly how to prevent it. Mud Fever also referred to as Pastern Dermatitis, is a common non-contagious skin condition which typically affects the lower limbs of horses following exposure to wet, muddy conditions. Horses can suffer in summer […]
