Liphook Equine Hospital in Hampshire has become the first veterinary practice in the UK to perform foraminotomies to address spinal nerve compression.

The procedure has already been performed in the US and Germany, where it is reported to have had a success…

The Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance (EIDS) group at the University of Cambridge has published a study in the Equine Veterinary Journal that reveals a significant rise in the proportion of positive faecal worm egg counts (FWECs) among UK horses over…

Dechra is asking vets to circulate a survey about strangles to horse-owning clients.

The survey, which takes about three minutes, will assess horse owners’ experiences of strangles and includes questions on the disease including preventative measures…

A study by the Royal Veterinary College, published in the Equine Vet Journal has revealed new insights into how strangles spreads amongst horses in the UK¹.

The authors say the research marks a significant step forward in understanding how veterinary surgeons…

New research conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and published in the Equine Veterinary Journal has revealed that Thoroughbred foals that are given extensive turnout in larger pastures during their first six months of life, and those weaned…

The Equine Veterinary Journal has published a collection of 20 papers in which researchers shed light on advancements in the cardiac physiology, diagnostic techniques and management of various conditions, including atrial fibrillation (AF).

The collection…

Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College have launched a study to improve the safety and welfare of thoroughbred racehorses in training.

The project aims to produce evidence to help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injury, one of the leading causes…

Zoetis is asking equine practices to help with the development of new tools to assess health-related quality of life in horses, by asking clients to complete a short (5-8 mins) prototype survey.

Veterinary surgeons will also be asked to verify each horse…

A survey by Zoetis has found that 93% of horse owners not currently vaccinating against equine herpes virus would do so if their vet recommended it.¹

The survey of 2,256 horse owners examined current EHV vaccination rates, owner understanding of the disease…

Researchers from the Royal Veterinary College have published a study reporting that an AI system achieved up to 84% fracture localisation accuracy in horses, with potential for wider application in companion animal practice.

The study was led by Ruby Chang…

The Equine Veterinary Journal editors have compiled 30 papers from international collaborations for a March 2026 special focus on equine infectious disease and microbiology, free to view for 12 weeks.

Science in brief: Equine Infectious Disease and Microbiology…