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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Colic, a cause for concern!
Colic is one of the most common equine emergencies we see at Towcester Equine Vets. It is not a disease, rather colic describes general abdominal pain and discomfort. There are many ‘types’ of colic, which means there are a lot of disease processes (and changes that can occur in the gastrointestinal tract) that cause abdominal […]
Tying up (Azoturia)
What is ‘tying up’? ‘Tying up’ also known as Azoturia is a term for a horse suffering from muscle damage. This condition is cramping of the muscles usually in the hindlimbs or back which occurs when muscles are not properly oxygenated. What causes ‘tying up’? There are many causes of ‘tying up’ which vary depending […]
Fireworks Season
It’s Autumn which means fireworks are around the corner with bonfire night and New Year not far away. Here are some top tips about how to help your horse out during the fireworks. How do I prepare for fireworks? The best strategy to a stress-free fireworks night is to have a plan. If you have […]
Biosecurity Top Tips
AT HOME KEEP YOUR ENVIRONMENT CLEAN This will help in both preventing infection and when managing an infectious disease outbreak. Faecal material and bedding should be removed from surfaces. Walls, floors and high contact areas such as stable bolts should be wiped down or washed with a detergent to remove dirt, grease and organic matter; […]
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.
