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Understanding tetanus

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Katy Islip, 22 February 2013 16:06

Infection type:  Bacterial Incubation: As little as a few hours Vaccination: Yes, usually annually or every other year   Tetanus is an infectious but not contagious condition which horses are very susceptible to. It’s caused by bacteria in soil, which enters the body through an injury such as a puncture wound. How long it takes for the infection to take ...

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Common eye problems

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Chris Dixon, 09 July 2012 09:46

Chris Dixon BVSc CertVOphthal MRCVS, a veterinary ophthalmologist, gives his advice on the most common eye problems that occur in horses.   Ulcers Damage to the cornea is often referred to as an ulcer by veterinary surgeons. Minor superficial ulcers should heal within a few days, but if it becomes infected or the ulcer extends into the deeper layers of ...

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Laminitis trigger factors

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Your Horse, 13 June 2012 11:05

In addition to being overweight, there are other possible triggers of laminitis. We list what you should look out for... - A dietary ‘insult’ that has changed the fermentation in your horse’s hind gut (eg a very large meal of starch) - Badly shod feet, uneven weight bearing, or repetitive trotting on hard ground. These all affect blood flow to ...

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What to do if laminitis strikes

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Your Horse, 13 April 2012 11:28

If your horse develops laminitis, make sure you follow these pointers... 1. Laminitis is an emergency, so call your vet the moment you suspect an attack, but be wary of moving your horse if he’s in acute pain. Those delicate structures within the hoof that have been weakened may be damaged further if you force your horse to walk, so ...

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5 ways to help prevent laminitis

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Your Horse, 13 April 2012 11:12

Take a look at our advice to help your horse from developing laminitis: 1. Control your horse’s weight. Don’t think of any particular type of food as bad, but rather consider your horse’s calorie intake overall. As a rough guide, fat and oil are the highest in calories, followed by starch, grass, hay and straw, so obviously you can feed ...

Laminitis

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  • 13 April 2012
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Ear mite and Sarcoids

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Richard Sutcliffe, 09 March 2012 13:59

Ear mites Many horse owners call the vet thinking their horse might have ear mites due to sensitivity around the ears or because they’re head shy. However, as vet Richard Sutcliffe explains, ear mites in horses are actually very rare. “In 22 years I’ve personally never identified a case of ear mites. Of course that’s not to say that it doesn’t ...

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Common bone problems

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Gil Riley, 09 March 2012 13:39

It’s often hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when your horse has a fracture or bone condition but don’t despair as there are options. We speak to Equine vet Gil Riley who talks us through some of the most common skeletal problems…    Osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) Osteochondrosis dissecans is a common and painful disease characterised ...

Common leg problems

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  • 20 February 2012

Headshaking

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