Pfizer’s equine vaccines join
the Equip® stable
Pfizer Animal Health’s Duvaxyn® and Artervac®
equine vaccines have been rebranded to join the pharmaceutical
company’s well-known stable of Equip equine
vaccines.·
New Study on standing sedation
New research has shown that the use of standing sedation
to repair lower limb fractures in racehorses produces
similar results to surgery performed under a general
anaesthetic
New Study suggests fatter means naughtier
Being overweight is not just a problem in human health;
a new study suggests that fat horses and ponies are
more likely to misbehave than their more svelte counterparts.
Candidate vaccine for foal pneumonia
Rhodococcus equi bacteria can cause “rattles”,
a potentially lethal disease in foals which is characterized
by pneumonia and gastro-intestinal infection.
Equine Herpes Virus
Pfizer Animal Health is urging horse owners, yard
managers and trainers to understand more about keeping
their horses protected from the effects of Equine
Herpes Virus (EHV), a contagious viral infection that
can damage health, cause abortion and significantly
impact performance.
Q & A with Homeopathic Vet Sue Armstrong
Homeopathic vet Sue Armstrong MRCVS VetMFHom runs
her practice ‘The Balanced Being Group’
in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. Sue is also a partner
of the Homeopathic Professional Teaching Group (HPTG),
the current President of the BAHVS (British Association
of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons) and an international
lecturer on homeopathy and laser therapy in horses.
Respiratory diseases in Winter Understanding the main causes
of respiratory problems, how to avoid them and deal
with them. Information article by our Equibe Vet.
Latest research into Weight loss New research confirms that some
obese horses and ponies may need to have their diets
restricted more severely than previously thought in
order to help them lose weight.
Stem Cell treatment for tendon and ligaments
Stem cells, for the first time, offer the prospect
of a return to a fully functional tendon or ligament
rather than to one compromised by the presence of
scar tissue.
Preventing Sweetitch
Top tips and latest research and how to prevent and
treat sweet itch from Stable Environment Ltd
Preventing Sweetitch
Snuggy Hoods provide some top tips on helping to prevent
Sweet Itch
Navicular Disease Explained
new leaflet launched by CEVA Animal Health to aid
the understanding of Navicular Disease
Research
questions accuracy of existing body condition scoring
Researchers at the department
of clinical science at the University of Liverpool
supported by the World Horse Welfare, presented new
research at BEVA last week that questions the accuracy
of conventional equine body condition scoring for
weight loss management in overweight ponies.
What happens in your horse's gut?
new video from Protexin uses digital animation to
explain how your horse’s digestive system works,
the role of friendly and pathogenic bacteria and how
Equine Premium probiotics can improve the gut microflora.
Summer survival from Robinson Animal Health
In this issue Robinson Animal Health Care offer some
great advice on surviving the hotter months. Read
on to find out more.....................
Common myths exposed about Headshaking
Meet Topping - top event horse that has competed with
Head Shaking since a 6yr old. This and further articles
kindly provided by Equilibrium
What can I do to help my headshaker?
Nose nets and other facial coverings have played a
large part in returning many head shakers to normal
function and are still the most successful, preventative,
home treatment.
Elevator
helps Headshaking
The Elevator spreads pressure away from the
poll area at the top of the horse’s head
Head shakers can become stars too
Meet Topping - top event horse that has competed with
Head Shaking since a 6yr old. This and further articles
kindly provided by Equilibrium
First
Aid Essentials for Horses
In order for first aid to be successful, you need
to be prepared. However, an emergency first aid kit
needs to be light and easily portable so that it can
be transported easily.
Kindly provided by Robinson Animal Healthcare
How
much sugar does your horse eat? Did you know that grass typically
contains 20% sugar and that horses are very efficient
at digesting sugar?
Find out more in this article kindly provided by Horslyx
Immediate
First Aid for Horses
advice on how to treat your horse immediately and
when to get in the vet.
Kindly provided by Robinson Animal Healthcare
Treating
minor wounds
advice on treating minor wounds for good healing.
Kindly provided by Robinson Animal Healthcare
Dehydration
article provided by Equimins Ltd
Dehydration should be a genuine concern for all horse
owners, whether their horse is a happy hack or a three
day eventer.
Electrolytes
Explained article provided by Pam Harrison
BSc (Hons) Physiology of TRM.
When the going gets tough, horses can tolerate a total
loss of body fat and up to 50% loss of body protein,
but the loss of only 15% of body water can be fatal.....
Joint Stresses
in the Performance Horse
article provided by Pam Harrison BSc (Hons) Physiology
of TRM.
In all working horses, the skeletal structure is constantly
absorbing shock and cartilage within the joints, which
functions as a ‘shock absorber’, is particularly subject
to significant, repetitive stresses.
Feeding
Herbs to Horses - Terry
and Wendy Jennings from Wendals Herbs give an introduction
to the use of herbs in the horses diet covered in detail
in their new book.
Head
shaking -
Little
is known about the cause of abnormal headshaking in
horses. As a result, owners are desperate for information
and some helpful guidelines.
First Aid for
Horses: Advice from Net-Tex
When it comes to keeping horses safe and sound, professional
riders not only know how a thing or two about riding,
but with a yard full of horses, they also need to
know what to do in an equine emergency!
Why L-Carnitine?article provided by Equimins Ltd
L-Carnitine might sound like a new buzz word but actually
this element is naturally occurring in the horse’s
body and has a very important part to play.
Preventing
Sweet Itch: Advice from Net-Tex
Whilst most horse and pony owners are looking forward
to the warmer months after a cold long hard winter,
there are many who dread it, as the start of spring
signals the start of Sweet Itch. In this feature we
look at the disease itself and how you can help ease
the distress and damage caused by this terrible condition.
what
do these ingredients actually do for the joint? The world of equine feed supplements
is a complex one, and this doesn't become any easier
when looking at joint supplements and deciding which
one is the 'best'. Looking at the ingredients provides
some indication as to what's in a product, but, what
do these ingredients actually do for the joint?
Hot
and cold therapy
has seen a real rise in popularity in recent times
and with the effective results offered in a non invasive
and easy to administer way, it's not hard to see why.
The
facts about digestive health
Good
digestion depends on a combination of friendly bacteria
with gastric juices and enzymes in the intestine breaking
down the feed.
Feeding
Oils to Horses Oil
has become a popular ingredient of horse feed. Fat is
an important part of the diet as it not only provides
energy, but is necessary for the health of cell membranes.
Mud Fever
article on the symptoms, causes and treatments to
deal with this winter annoyance
Mud Fever - prevention is better than cure
Mud fever is an all too common condition which many
horse owners have to cope with during the winter months.
What starts out as a seemingly minor scab can quickly
spread, with all four legs inflamed and sore so it
is important to stay one step ahead of the mud.
Kindly provided by Brinicombe Equine
