Vet clinic
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Mud: how to tackle it and help prevent the health issues it can bring horses
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Why winter warm-ups matter *H&H Plus*
Easing horses into exercise in colder weather will help them stay injury-free and perform at their peak, explains Dr Susanna Ballinger MRCVS
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The health impact of behaviours such as crib-biting and weaving
Horses who crib-bite, weave and so on are often frowned upon in the equestrian world. But do some behaviours have greater effects on health than others? Professor Debra Archer FRCVS investigates
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How to bring a horse back to exercise safely after injury *H&H Plus*
Many horses will have had a season out of work due to the cancellation of the majority of competitions. Laura Fitzharris MRCVS advises on how we can bring them back to their job safely
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Caring for a horse after colic surgery
What’s involved in caring for a horse after a colic op? Andrea Oakes follows the process from hospital to home
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An essential guide to equine dental care
Dental check-ups should be a regular feature in your horse’s basic health care routine. Andrea Oakes looks at problems that can arise in the mouth
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The fetlock: Everything you need to know about this complex joint *H&H Plus*
Laura Fitzharris MRCVS and Evita Busschers MRCVS delve into the details of this complex joint and the injuries that can happen in this area
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How does veterinary telemedicine work? *H&H Plus*
During lockdown, vets turned to telemedicine, but how does it work and is there a future for it post-Covid? Stephanie Bateman investigates
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Examining the equine eye *H&H Plus*
What does an ophthalmic exam entail? Ria Chalder MRCVS explains all
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How lopsided is your average horse? Researchers find out... *H&H Plus*
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Ringworm: a fungal skin infection affecting horses – and humans *H&H Plus*
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Research finds tail pull therapy may reduce back pain in horses *H&H Plus*
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Winter respiratory health: Improving a horse’s airway function at work and rest
The colder months can challenge a horse’s airway function, at work and rest. Richard Hepburn FRCVS offers solutions for the season ahead
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Winter respiratory health: Why a clean indoor environment is important for horses *H&H Plus*
Reducing respirable particles in a horse’s indoor environment is a must, as Richard Hepburn FRCVS explains in the first of this two-part series
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Equine euthanasia: Advice on making the toughest call for an elderly or infirm horse *H&H Plus*
The toughest decision is often the kindest with an elderly or infirm horse. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS offers advice on making the hardest call
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Ready for the off! Advice to prepare for a busy hunting season *H&H Plus*
Is your hunter prepared for the rough and tumble of the months ahead? Lesley Barwise-Munro MRCVS offers advice on surviving the season
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Understanding the dangers of peritonitis in horses
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Suspensory ligaments: Their vital role and the prognosis when damage occurs *H&H Plus*
The suspensory ligaments play a vital supporting role in athletic movement, so what’s the prognosis when damage occurs? Dr Rachel Murray MRCVS discusses outcomes
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What’s new in the vet world? The latest research on equine skin allergies *H&H Plus*
Skin allergies are in the spotlight as Peter Green MRCVS rounds up the latest research news
