It’s not commonly known but rabbits can catch fleas much like your other pets.  They catch the common fleas off other pets but can also catch a rabbit specific flea from domestic or wild rabbits. The rabbit flea can infect other pets but the flea acts in an unusual way when on a species other than a rabbit, the fleas line up on the ears of your cats and dogs. If you see this sign it is likely your  pet has rabbit fleas!

A good way to check for fleas is to look for the flea dirt. Flea...

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...

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...