Horse Vet Direct has been set up by equine vets practising in the UK.
We offer owners a comprehensive guide to the health of their horse or pony and provide information on over 200 conditions and diseases.
- 13/1/2010
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Laminitis Grant
The RVC, in conjunction with the Laminitis Research Consortium, has been awarded a grant of £132,425 by the Laminitis Trust.
- 6/1/2010
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Horse owners have contined to spend despite recession
Horse owners have continued to spend, despite the recession, according to research from the British Equine Trade Association (BETA). And it's good news to end a difficult 2009.
Continue reading Horse owners have contined to spend despite recession
- Worming
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Proper worming is essential to your horses wellbeing. This article provides you with all you need to know about when to worm and with what product.
Good pasture management is essential to prevent worm problems. Horses can have a small number of worms living their intestines, without any adverse affects, however, if the worm number is allowed to increase a number of problems can be seen including ill thrift, colic and diarrhoea. By using a good worming protocol and pasture management these worms can be kept under control preventing future problems.
- Colic
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This article highlights one of the most terrifying conditions for horse owners, the dreaded colic episode.
Colic is the word that describes abdominal pain in horses and can be due to many factors because of the complex nature of the horse’s digestive system. Unlike humans, horses digest part of their food by fermentation in the huge large intestine. This is because they are herbivores and must digest large amounts of plant matter.
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