Category Archives: Diseases & Conditions

Understanding Equine Lymphangitis

Rebecca Watson MSc RVN, discusses the causes, treatment and management of this difficult condition  Equine lymphangitis

The stifle

Dr Graham Hunter outlines the anatomy of this vital joint A horse’s stifle is a

Using genetic tests for breeding

Alexia Ross, looks at the value of testing for life-threatening genetic variants when breeding horses

The fetlock joint – an overview of equine anatomy

The importance of healthy feet is well recognised for the soundness of our equines but,

Do we really need bi-annual flu vaccines for our horses?

Epidemiology experts are advising that now the equine influenza vaccine supply has returned to normal

Wet skin conditions in horses

Stuart Davies looks at the causes, diagnosis and treatment of mud fever, rain scald and

Treating a strangles patient

Helen Whitelegg, Senior Campaigns Officer at Redwings, discusses the details Quarantine care Well-planned quarantine systems

Liver disease in horses

Liver disease in horses

Feather mites and other itches

Stuart Davies BVSc MRCVS, advises why itches should not be ignored, and explains how an

Feeding the horse with polysaccharide storage myopathy

Briony Witherow explains the importance of correct nutrition when managing a horse that 'ties up'.