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Tetanus is caused by a bacterium (Clostridium tetani) which is found in the soil.
Although most animals can be affected, horses are particularly susceptible. The bacteria enter the body through wounds, with punctures of the sole of the foot a common route of infection. The bacteria then cause disease by producing toxins that affect the nervous system.
Signs include:
On 24th May, we were very lucky to host Rowena Rogers, from MSD Animal Health, who gave a very interesting presentation on infectious respiratory disease in horses.
The evening was well attended and very informative; please get in touch with the surgery if
you have any suggestions for future meeting topics!
Following on from Rowena's discussion of...
In conjunction with MSD, St Boniface Vets are hosting a client evening on 19th April, 7pm.
Rowena Rogers, from MSD, will give a presentation on Infectious Respiratory Disease including Influenza, Strangles and Equine Herpes Virus. She will give you some information about common respiratory infections, how to treat and prevent them.
Clare will then give a short presentation on the causes and management of non-infectious respiratory conditions.
We...
The other horses on my yard have their teeth rasped every year – is this really necessary?
Routine dentistry is an important part in keeping your horse fit and healthy – his teeth should be examined at least once a year and vaccination is often a convenient time to do this. Recent studies have shown that up to 80% of domestic horses have significant dental problems.
Horses teeth continually grow throughout their life at a rate of 2-3mm per year. This growth...
We have recently become aware, that there is a confirmed case of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) at a local yard, and understandably many of you have called us for advice.
Equine Herpes Virus may cause respiratory disease, most commonly in youngstock. Less common symptoms are abortion in pregnant mares, and rarely neurological signs.
Signs of respiratory disease due to EHV-1 infection include:-
Many of you will use Devils Claw (Harpagoside), or supplements containing this natural remedy to treat your horses. Devils Claw is commonly found in pain relief products such as NoBute and Devils Relief.
From 1st January 2016, Harpagoside has been added to the FEI Equine Prohibited Substance List. This means that any horse competing under rules that adopt the FEI Clean Sport policy (including BD, BE, BS and many Riding Club activities) cannot be treated with Devils Claw.
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Rory is an elderly pony who has lived in his field in Crediton for over 30 years! On the night of 27th December, his owner found Rory the wrong side of the fence at the bottom of his field - while attempting to get back, Rory caught his back legs and slipped over, becoming stuck at the bottom of a very steep, muddy, slippery hill against a chain link fence and stuck in brambles!
Seeing Rory's predicament, his owners quickly called St Boniface Emergency Line, and vet Clare attended. ...
PONY TOP TIPS – WINTER FEEDING
Romany Red is a 13 year old Gelding who lives near Crediton with his family. He enjoys a variety of pony club activities but is particularly good at jumping.
On the morning of 22nd August, Reds owners found him in his field looking a little sorry for himself, with a few spots of blood on his back legs and tail. They called the practice and when the vet arrived a wound was found under the base of Reds tail, extending deep into the tissue. On further investigation the gate in the...
Over the past couple of weeks, the St Boniface Equine team have been delighted to welcome Jeremy Kemp-Symonds, BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), MSc, BVMS, PGCHE, MRCVS to the Equine department at Wolfgar Farm.
Jeremy is an equine surgeon who specialises in the treatment and removal of skin tumours using CO2 laser with adjunctive treatments as required.
Working together, St Boniface and Jeremy have recently treated a sarcoid on a...
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