Search results for Equine Vets

HISA Issues Equine Health Advisory on Vets' List

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority issues an equine health advisory on the risk of fatal injury in covered horses previously placed on the veterinarians' list.

Reforms for small animal vets likely to change expectations among horse owners

New enhanced veterinary suite to pop up at horse trials in 2026

A new on-site temporary veterinary suite designed to give a better space for horses to be looked after and for vets to work in is popping up at events this year. BEDE Events, which...

Big ethical questions up for debate as FEI overhauls veterinary rules

‘Good owners vaccinate their horses against flu for their welfare, not just to compete,’ says equine vet

Equine flu: what horse owners need to know during the current outbreak in Britain

Equine flu vaccinations should be recorded in the horse’s passport. Equine flu, as equine influenza is commonly known, is caused by various strains of the influenza virus that affe...

Health Zone: Respiratory

Racehorses rely on good respiratory health to be able to perform at the peak of their abilities. It is why endoscope results can influence owners, trainers, and buyers alike.

Vets being sought to work on Teagasc farms

Teagasc is looking to hire vets to work at nine of its farm locations around the country. The agency said it is establishing a panel of qualified veterinary service providers to su...

New vision for a good life for sport horses from the start to the very end

A close-up of the horse's nose and the rider's gloved hand. The nose of a bay horse with a white groove on the muzzle. Portrait sports stallion in the double bridle. Horse muzzle c...

Mini Horses, Major Impact: Service Animals Receive Free Eye Exams at MSU

The Veterinary Medical Center recently welcomed ten miniature service horses as part of a nationwide event providing free eye exams for working animals.

New study highlights ‘essential yet often unseen’ role of vets

A new study of over 1,000 vets across 51 countries has outlined what is being called the “essential yet often unseen role” of veterinary care. Pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ing...

Horse owners warned vigilance and vaccination key as equine flu cases continue to rise

INJECTION FLU INJECTHorse owners are urged to be vigilant and ensure vaccinations are up to date after a “marked increase” in equine influenza (EI) activity. Today (11 May), the eq...

Horse owners warned to be vigilant after ‘marked increase in equine flu’ cases

INJECTION FLU INJECTHorse owners are urged to be vigilant, ensure vaccinations are up to date and report any new outbreaks of equine flu after a “marked increase in activity”. The...

Northern Irish vet nominated for leading BVA award

A vet from Co. Down in Northern Ireland has been nominated for a new veterinary award, which will be announced at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) awards dinner next month....

A survey of United Kingdom (UK) Animal Osteopaths: Training and Clinical Practice

The use of veterinary paraprofessionals, including osteopaths, to maintain the musculoskeletal wellbeing of animals has increased. Although the field of osteopathy is expanding rap...

Health Zone: Hoof Care

One of the staples of equine health care pertains to the hoof. No matter what stage of life a horse is in, quality hoof care is important.

Animal Health Certificate good news!

Good to know George, the PE company behind buying up the vets practices in the UK seems to be Medivet. One of our local vets has just taken on another vet who left her previous emp...

Routine Management Procedures in Calves – new options for farmers and smallholders 

Calf castration and disbudding are procedures routinely carried out to aid management and protect long-term animal welfare, but what techniques are available, legal and most approp...

Promising Findings in Preventing Equine Sudden Deaths

A quick heart trace taken during a warm-up trot could identify racehorses at risk of cardiac arrhythmias during high-intensity exercise, according to a new study led by the Univers...

Almost a third of doctors may stop covering horse events if new regulations go ahead

Library image. Proposed changes to healthcare requirements at events could lead to the loss of a “significant number” of doctors willing to provide cover. A new event healthcare s...

From camels to crocodiles, the first zoo vets had to learn on the job | Letters

Readers respond to the Guardian’s picture essay showing a year in the life of London zoo vetsWe were pleased by your article on the important work of zoo vets (From sleeping lions...

Texas A&M AgriLife launches national equine metabolic health survey

Researchers seek input from horse owners to better understand prevalence and management of disorders The post Texas A&M AgriLife launches national equine metabolic health surve...

UK Equine Secures USDA Funding For Horse Health Studies

University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researchers have received awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of F...

Equine MediRecord Returns as Preakness Safety Partner

1/ST Racing will partner with Irish technology company Equine MediRecord and its group Business Infusions to digitize equine welfare protocols for Preakness 151.