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...

Like so many others in the South West, my herd has been seriously affected by TB. I have lost many of my best cows. There are one or two left who are the last of a long family line. Could you please tell me what the options are for preserving the genetic line?

There are two options where genetic line preservation is concerned. The first, and most common, is Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer (MOET), a conventional embryo flush. This procedure involves a 5 week...

The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015 requires all dogs over the age of 8 weeks of age to be fitted with a microchip from 6th April 2016. In order to be compliant the microchip must be correctly registered with the keeper’s contact details.

Over 100,000 dogs are picked up by local authorities each year and less than half of these dogs are re-united with their owners.  Don’t let this be your dog! A microchip is the most effective way of ensuring you are reunited with...

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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