Starch and sugar are classed as non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs) and are a main source of energy in a horse's diet. Low amounts of NSCs can be found in natural food sources such as grass and hay,...
In July 2023, equine reproductive researchers from around the world came together for the 13th International Symposium of Equine Reproduction in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. Congratulations must be given to...
It should not be forgotten that internal parasites have the potential to compromise the health and well-being of horses, and may also have a significant impact on equestrian businesses. Yard owners...
The objective of this study was to measure the concentration of gentamicin and penicillin in the uterine fluid of mares following intrauterine infusion of either a standard (PPGent) or long-acting...
Welcome to this month's issue of UK-Vet Equine, my first as editor. As the summer months come around, many horse owners are able to turn their horses out 24 hours a day, allowing a much more natural...
May is always an exciting month in the veterinary nursing calendar, as it marks a month of celebration of the veterinary nursing role through the British Veterinary Nursing Association's (BVNA)...
This was more a question of when, not if, as resistance in equine cyathostomins to all the major classes of available anthelmintics has been reported previously.
Animal health systems in many parts of the world suffer the consequences of underinvestment. This risks the emergence of zoonotic diseases, anti-microbial resistance, and animal diseases that threaten...
I was honoured to be invited to the 2023 National Equine Forum, attended by some of the most esteemed members of the equine veterinary profession.