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Horse Vet Direct has been set up by equine vets practising in the UK to offer owners a comprehensive guide to the health of their horse or pony.
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It can be frustrating to horse owners to find information on horse health issues, however, at HorseVetDirect we feel we have found the solution. There are over 200 conditions and diseases featured all found easily by searching through the conditions section. This section will continue to grow and any comments on information that you feel should be added would be much appreciated, simply send any comments to us through the contact us link.
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All foals to be microchipped form 2009 (added 21/3/08)
All foals born after 1st July 2009 will require microchipping under new EU legislation governing equine identifications.
This legislation, which was recently agreed by EU member states, will provide an essential link between a horse and its passport and strengthen existing horse identification requirements.
It is also hoped that this improved identification of equines will prove useful for disease control and aid in the recovery of lost and stolen horses.
Equine Influenza outbreak eradicated in Australia (added 3/3/08)
The Australian horse industry received some welcome news with the anouncement from the New South Wales Government that the devastating equine influenza outbreak has been eradicated.
Since August of last year there has been a state-wide lockdown preventing all horse movements and forcing the cancellation of every horse event in New South Wales. The most heavily infected zone covered the area around Sydney and the Hunter Valley and the Illawarra region.
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Laminitis
Laminitis is inflammation of the sensitive laminae of the foot. It is usually only the forelimbs that are involved, although sometimes the hindlimbs can also be affected. Laminitis is commonly seen in ponies grazing on rich pasture, however, laminitis can occur at any time of year in many breeds of horse.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or recurrent airway obstruction (RAO) is one of the most common respiratory conditions in horses. The condition is caused by an allergy to fungal spores in hay, bedding and the environment and is, therefore, usually seen during the winter when horses are stabled more.
The allergic reaction to the spores causes irritation of the airways producing increased mucus secretion and thickening of the airways.
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Lameness
