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Friday, 30 September 2016 - 12:58pm

Most pet owners now know that chocolate can be toxic to dogs, causing nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, abnormal heart rhythms and occasionally death but there are many other “toxic treats” lurking at home.

Over-eating fruit can be a cause of stomach upset but there are some fruits that have a more sinister side to them. Apple, apricot, cherry and peach seeds or stones contain cyanide and can have varying toxic effects on pets. Peach stones are also...

Friday, 30 September 2016 - 11:05am

Horse Health Week 2016 will continue to promote the 7 pillars of preventative healthcare.

The 7 Pillars are:-

  1. Infectious Disease & Vaccination
  2. Parasite Control
  3. Getting the Right Nutrition
  4. Caring for your Horse's Teeth
  5. General Well-being
  6. Caring for your Horse's Feet
  7. Taking on a New Horse

Each pillar is supported by a Responsible Horse Owners Booklet, that can be downloaded by clicking the links below...

Thursday, 29 September 2016 - 3:18pm

Outbreaks of Salmonella can be devastating in cattle herds such is the potential scale and severity of an infection. They are also a risk to people and outbreaks can have serious public health implications.

The signs of Salmonella infection are varied and the same as those caused by many other diseases, so it is vital to contact the practice if you spot any of them, particularly: diarrhoea, abortion, blood poisoning, joint infections, pneumonia, milk drop and death.

They may...

Thursday, 29 September 2016 - 10:37am

Make a big difference

As part of Horse Health Week we are encouraging horse owners to notice the small changes in their horse that could make a big difference to early detection of problems or disease.

Download the information sheet, directly from our website for a full range of frequently asked questions and more importantly, the answers to help you monitor and care for your horse.

Please contact us if you have any further questions or would like any advice - 01363...

Wednesday, 28 September 2016 - 10:13am

During Horse Health Week, we would like to invite you to take part in a survey and be in with a chance of winning a Gilet!

The results of the survey will help Keep Britains Horses Healthy (KBHH), Horse Health Week and St Boniface Equine Vets to focus our efforts and continue to improve the health of our nation's horses.

Click the link - Horse Health Week Survey to take part.

NB KBHH will contact winners via email...

Tuesday, 27 September 2016 - 10:18am

Taking care of the small things makes a big difference to the health and welfare of horses on your yard, and helps to protect against the threat of infectious disease.

Are all the horses on your yard protected?...

Help keep the horses on your yard as healthy as possible.

Download your handy A4 Yard Checklist, covering daily, weekly, monthly and annual yard checks.

Monday, 26 September 2016 - 11:53am

Colostrum is a hugely important factor in the transfer of immunity from the mother to her calf.

  1. Is colostrum quality an issue in your herd?
     
  2. Do you even know what the quality is like?

We can certainly help answer those questions and work on solutions to any problems.

Quantity and time is also critical in colostrum management, aim for 4 litres in the first 3 hours.

Colostrum is the first step on the road to successful calf...

Monday, 26 September 2016 - 10:41am

The costliest problem in young stock rearing will be pneumonia on almost all farms, so many factors come into play.

Success factors with housing are simple yet can be difficult to achieve!

Detailed below, are our 4 key points to consider when reviewing calf housing.

  1. Provision of a healthy calf –Disease is >10 times more in calves with poor colostrum uptake. Colostrum is more potent and cheaper than any vaccine or medicine....
Monday, 26 September 2016 - 10:34am

Young stock represent everything about the future of your herd and with the milk price set to head in the opposite direction to the temperature gauge now has never been a better time to focus on healthy heifer production.

Successful calf rearing is not just about health, though this is a key factor, take a look at our checklist for healthy calf rearing - see whether you can answer all of the questions positively.

  • Are calves born in a fresh-bedded pen?
  • Is...
Monday, 26 September 2016 - 10:07am

Knowing what is normal for your horse is an essential part of responsible horse ownership.

Identifying small changes in your horse makes a big difference to early detection of potential problems or disease, and allows you to ensure you can keep your horse as healthy as possible.

Download your Horse health checklist straight from our website.

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