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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Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Is your horse struggling to lose weight? Equine Metabolic Syndrome, known as EMS, could be one reason why slimming down seems an impossible task for your equine. Here is some helpful information on EMS and why it is important to manage. What is EMS? ‘EMS’ or Equine Metabolic Syndrome is a hormonal condition where insulin […]
Senior Horse Health Check
‘Our team of experienced equine vets are passionate about offering gold standard care all year round. As a result of feedback from our most recent client evenings, we are now launching a comprehensive examination with your senior horse in mind. By utilising this appointment you will also qualify for offers on additional services, this will […]
Why Trigger Warnings will be in our equine news
We recognise that some of our news may include content that could trigger a negative response for some; learn how we are tackling this at Towcester Equine Vets.
Overriding dorsal spinous processes AKA ‘Kissing spines’
Reduced space between the dorsal spinous processes (DSP’s) of the spinal vertebrae or touching spinal processes is called ‘overriding dorsal spinous processes’. Also referred to as ‘kissing spines’.
Understanding Ragwort poisoning in horses
The ingestion of Ragwort, Senecio jacobea, is one of the most common causes of poisoning in horses in the UK.
Understanding laminitis in horses & ponies
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
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
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.
Stressed about Strangles in horses?
The stigma associated with Strangles in horses can make the diagnosis of this disease stressful & confusing for horse and yard owners alike. To help provide essential facts, the equine vets at Towcester and Onley have created this quick overview article.
To use a wormer or to test?
As part of a strategic worming programme, we recommend that all horses are either treated or tested for encysted redworm and tapeworm as the temperature drops and we get overnight frosts over the coming months.
