by Dr Sophie Kelly | Sep 19, 2019 | Equine Health
Equine Metabolic Syndrome is an endocrinopathy (hormone related disease) that affects horses, ponies and donkeys. It is characterised by 3 main features; Obesity, and/or regional adiposity (fat deposits in certain areas, ie. the crest), Insulin resistance, and...
by Dr Kelly Gowland | Jun 17, 2019 | Equine Health
What is it? Pastern Dermatitis is an inflammatory condition of the skin involving the lower limbs, particularly non pigmented skin. Organisms that most commonly cause Pastern Dermatitis include fungi, bacteria and mites in horses with feathering at their fetlocks. How...
by Dr Kelly Gowland | Jun 17, 2019 | Equine Health
Gastric ulcers occur commonly in horses, and severity can vary greatly between horses. Ulcers may be clinically silent or be associated with a variety of signs including inappetence, light condition and poor performance. Horses have evolved to graze throughout the...
by Nicole Anderson | Apr 2, 2019 | Equine Health
An OverviewOsteoarthritis (OA) is a very complex disease that affects a large proportion of the horse population. Because of this, joint support for horses is extremely important regardless of age, and type of activity you and your horse partake in. Young athletic...
by Dr Kelly Gowland | Apr 2, 2019 | Equine Health
Protocol for Testing, Treatment and Management. Since our last Autumn newsletter, in which we published an article on PPID in horses, there have been some further updates on recommendations for testing, treatment protocols as well as maintenance protocols for horses...
by Dr Sophie Kelly | Apr 2, 2019 | Equine Health
Worm infestation in horses can cause various health issues, including tail rubbing, a poor/dull coat and weight loss inability togain weight. In more severe cases (ie. when left untreated), anemia, diarrhoea and even serious colic can result. Worm control is therefore...
