Dentistry Horses have hypsodont dentition which mean their teeth have very long roots which erupt continually throughout their lives, an adaptation required because they wear their teeth down through continual grazing. Their teeth [...]
Atypical Myopathy Due to lots of sycamore seeds being in the environment last autumn, we are now seeing lots of saplings popping up in fields and paddocks. Sycamores, part of the maple family, [...]
Recognising laminitis As we come into warmer weather, and the grass starts to grow again, we often see flare-ups of laminitis. Common signs include: Increased digital pulses Heat in front feet Lame and [...]
“Sweet itch? Now? But it’s the middle of winter?!” You may be wondering why Sweet Itch is the focus of our spring newsletter. Recent studies have shown that we may be able to [...]