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Friday, 8 February 2019 - 5:22pm
**Equine Influenza (Flu) Outbreak Information**
Over the last month, there have been confirmed cases of Equine Influenza in the North and East of the UK. Today, BHA postponed all race meetings to try and contain the outbreak.
Symptoms of Equine Influenza include:
Dry Cough
Snotty Nasal Discharge
Lethargy
Reduced Appetite
High Temperature
The virus may affected vaccinated and unvaccinated horses, but the symptoms are...
Friday, 14 December 2018 - 3:57pm
Check out our Christmas and New Year opening times for the Crediton and Tedburn practices!
If you think you may run out of food or prescription medication over the festive break, please ensure you request it before Thursday 18th December
Wednesday, 4 July 2018 - 6:48pm
St Boniface Equine Haemo Tonic is a liquid supplement that provides a range of B vitamins, iron and cobalt.
St Boniface Equine Haemo tonic may be useful for:-
- For horses recovering from illness or post-surgery
- As a pick me up in horses that are dull or lethargic with low energy levels, for example after a viral infection
- Horses with a poor appetite or restricted diet
- Horses with anaemia
- Horses with an exceptionally high worm egg count...
Monday, 26 March 2018 - 4:12pm
Kate Lethbridge explains a recent case of geriatric donkey called Frazzle who's had a few bouts of lameness
Frazzle is a 21-year-old Donkey who presented to me with acute lameness.
Frazzle’s owners were understandably concerned when they noticed him laying down in the field and unable to weight bear on his right forelimb.
I examined Frazzle and he was very sore on his right fore heel bulbs.
There also appeared to be a draining abscess to the outside of the white...
Friday, 9 February 2018 - 3:17pm
One of our patients, Magic, was being led back in from the field one evening when the owner noticed a small wound to his eyelid. Knowing that eye injuries can often become complicated the owner was on the phone immediately and before long Magic was being examined by one of our vets, Clare.
Magic was quite uncomfortable and holding his eye closed. Clare could see that the wound on his eyelid actually extended into the conjunctiva, the soft pink tissue behind the eyelid. Additionally,...
Friday, 29 December 2017 - 9:51am
As the dark evenings and winter weather seems to drag on and on, horse owners are often forced to change the management of their horses – with more time in the stable, less grass to eat and fewer daylight hours to ride in, some simple steps can help keep our horses in top condition until Spring!
Rugging Up
As the weather turns colder, owners are often tempted to rug their horses and ponies to keep them toasty warm – especially with exciting new rug designs on...
Wednesday, 27 December 2017 - 6:25pm
Sadie and Deanna assist Clare and the equine team for all appointments at Wolfgar Farm; so we thought it would be a great opportunity for you to hear more about them and their wonderful horses.
Sadie owns Rowan, a 10 year old Welsh Section D.
He is a cheeky character! They enjoy hacking around the Devon countryside, and also enjoy competing. Last year they took part in their first British Eventing (BE90) events and are hoping to do more this coming season...
Wednesday, 27 December 2017 - 6:13pm
Winter Respiratory Disease - Causes
The wintery weather often affects our horses’ respiratory health just as it can affect us. Generally over winter horses are stabled for longer periods of time which can mean they may be exposed to increased levels of airborne dust and other irritants. This can result in airway irritation and trigger an inflammatory response, resulting in coughing, wheezing, nasal discharge or reduced exercise tolerance.
To reduce the impact...
Wednesday, 27 December 2017 - 6:03pm
What is “Mud Fever”?
‘Mud Fever’ is a common skin condition usually affecting the legs of a horse, typically the heels and pasterns. Most commonly seen during wet winter conditions, Mud Fever, which is also known as greasy heel, cracked heels or scratches, is more correctly termed Pastern Dermatitis.
Pastern Dermatitis is caused by bacteria including Staphylococcus and Dermatophylus species. These bacteria live on the healthy skin of horses without causing a...