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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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.
Towcester Equine Breeding Services Guide 2022
Read more about our Towcester Equine Breeding Services, in our handy guide for 2022.
Our comprehensive guide to Colic
Colic is one of the most common equine conditions we treat. In this short article we explain what to look out for along with actions owners can take to minimise the risk of horses contracting Colic.
Lameness in Horses – CASE STUDY Why getting the whole clinical picture is so important
Lameness in Horses – Why getting the whole clinical picture is so important.
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.
Preventing, identifying & treating Mud Fever in horses
One of Towcester’s newest equine vets, Holly Gimmler, discusses the symptoms of Mud Fever (Pastern Dermatitis), how to treat it and importantly how to prevent it.
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.
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.
Blakesley Show – Save the date
Towcester Equine Vets are delighted to be returning to the Blakesley show on 7th August 2021 with our usual stand, in our usual spot, overlooking the main arena.
Spring grass and laminitis advice for equine keepers in Northamptonshire
Spring grass is a favourite of most horses. However, it’s important to understand how spring grass and laminitis are connected.
