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Why equine viral arteritis could cause havoc for UK horse breeders
Equine viral arteritis may be rare in the UK, but we cannot afford to be complacent, warns Karen Coumbe MRCVS
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The latest veterinary developments: light shed on viruses and foal deaths *H&H Plus*
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Ringworm: a fungal skin infection affecting horses – and humans *H&H Plus*
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Understanding the dangers of peritonitis in horses
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Solving summer skin problems in horses
Breaking the cycle of persistent irritation is the key to coping with summer skin problems, explains Karen Coumbe MRCVS
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Biting pests that might attack your horse this summer *H&H Plus*
Summer pasture is home to all manner of biting pests and parasites, as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
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Rectal palpation: The reason and risks *H&H Plus*
Rectal palpation can be revealing, but the procedure is not without risk. Karen Coumbe MRCVS offers some inside information
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The potential side effects of equine medical treatments *H&H subscribers*
Should we worry about potential side-effects for medical treatments? Karen Coumbe MRCVS weighs it up
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Vision problems in veteran horses *H&H VIP*
Is your veteran suffering from vision problems? If you don’t look, says Karen Coumbe MRCVS, you won’t see
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Biopsies on horses: what's involved? *H&H VIP*
A mysterious lump or an unexplained illness might call for a biopsy, but what does this procedure involve? Karen Coumbe MRCVS outlines the key points
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Strangles: the latest research on the disease and what you need to know *H&H VIP*
Until the highly contagious disease strangles is eradicated, early identification and immediate isolation remain key to containing outbreaks. Karen Coumbe MRCVS shares the latest research
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The truth about the jaw joint
Surprisingly little is known about the equine jaw joint. In the next of our occasional anatomy series, Karen Coumbe MRCVS examines this hardworking hinge
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Equine flu: why you need to be vigilant *H&H VIP*
Simple measures can prevent the cancellation of shows and events this season due to influenza outbreaks, as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
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Stable fires: prevention and plans of action *H&H VIP*
Coping with a catastrophe calls for a cool head and an understanding of how horses and humans react under stress, as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
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Could ketamine restrictions harm equine patients? *H&H VIP*
What makes ketamine such an important drug for equine anaesthesia? Polly Taylor MRCVS and Karen Coumbe MRCVS explain
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In or out? How to cope with horses and lightning *H&H VIP*
Lightning strike is fast and often fatal, so it pays to heed weather warnings to keep your horse safe. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
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Help your horse with summer skin problems [H&H VIP]
Unravelling the cause of summer skin complaints can mean scratching beneath the surface. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
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Are you aware of a recently discovered dental disease? [H&H VIP]
Are misshapen incisor teeth and receding gums just a sign of old age? The true cause could be a potentially damaging dental disease
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Why blackthorns act like poisoned arrows in horses’ legs
A common injury found in hunters, blackthorns can lead to potentially catastrophic infections — vet Karen Coumbe explains
