A new study published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine has shown that just 25 minutes of light exercise may have health benefits for horses, even if it doesn’t result in additional weight loss¹.

The study "Influence of dietary restriction…

VetSurgeon.org has launched the new Equine Group, where all equine veterinary news, discussions, clinical images and CPD are now being curated in one place.

I'm delighted to welcome Celia Marr from Rossdales and Edd Knowles from Bell Equine, who…

MSD Animal Health has announced that Horse Health Week, which runs from 25th to 29th March 2019, will focus on helping owners and yards understand infection risk.

It's a subject that will be front of many people's minds following the recent cases of equine…

In the light of concerns caused by the recent flu outbreak, Zoetis is urging equine vets to participate in a new survey about Equine Herpes Virus (EHV), for which you could win a new body warmer.

The company says the aim is to identify the most effective…

The British Horse Society (BHS) and University of Nottingham have launched a new campaign to help veterinary surgeons provide their clients with advice, presentations and resources on all issues related to colic.

The 'Vet REACT Colic Champions', which…

A new survey of horse owners¹ by supplement brand, Cavalor, has found that 66% of horses have suffered from lameness as a result of joint disease and one-fifth of horses have been off work with the problem for a year or more.

The company says it…

Aware that many horse owners will be worried about the outbreak of equine flu and want to know more about available vaccines, Zoetis has issued a statement for veterinary professionals about its vaccines, Equip Flu and Equip Flu and Tetanus (Equip F or Equip…

Zoetis has announced that announced its Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) vaccine Equip Artervac is now back in stock.

Supplies of the vaccine, which is indicated for the active immunisation for horses against equine arteritis, ran low at the end of last year…

BEVA has announced the launch of CPD courses designed to help equine and mixed vets get back into equine practice after a break from clinical work.

Sarah Gasper, BEVA’S Learning Manager said: "Many of us on the BEVA education team understand exactly what…

Virbac has launched Hexarinse for Horses, an oral rinsing solution containing dilute chlorhexidine gluconate, prepared specifically for horses.

The company says the new product has been launched in response to demand from UK equine veterinary surgeons specialising…

Researchers from the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Science, in conjunction with the Waltham Equine Studies Group, have identified a possible mechanistic link between high levels of insulin and equine laminitis.

Zoetis reports that its stock of Equip Artervac, its Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) vaccine, is due to expire on 13th December, and new stocks are not expected before February 2019.

Equip Artervac is indicated for the active immunisation for horses against…

The British Equine Veterinary Association has published a new webinar for equine vets called "Worm control: Sifting through the Sh1t".

The webinar, which is presented by equine internal medicine specialist David Rendle from Rainbow Equine Hospital…

Zoetis has announced that it will continue to supply an alternative equine rotavirus vaccine under a Wholesale Dealer Import Certificate (WDIC) until normal supply of its licensed product, Equip Rotavirus, can be restored.

MSD Animal Health Equine is highlighting the results of a study conducted by the company which, it says, proves that Equilis Prequenza offers highly significant protection against viral shedding and the clinical signs of equine influenza (EI).

Curren…

MSD Animal Health has launched the Yard Excellence Scheme to help yards and veterinary surgeons collaborate in developing best practice healthcare policies.

The scheme, which is part of the company's Keeping Britain’s Horses Healthy campaign, includes…

Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Prascend, has launched an Equine Endocrine Pioneers Circle webinar to provide vets with evidence based and personal opinions of PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction) diagnosis, appropriate testing and case management…

The RCVS Disciplinary Committee has found Cheshire-based Paul Stuart Thomason MRCVS not guilty of disgraceful conduct after hearing charges that he undertook a pre-purchase examination of a horse called Reba which caused him to have a potential or actual…

Boehringer Ingelheim has rebranded its equine joint supplement, Seraquin GLME, as Equitop GLME.

Equitop GLME is a palatable, pearl formulation joint supplement developed to support the healthy function of cartilage, joint capsules, tendons and ligaments…

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has relaxed its recently imposed restrictions on the sale of the equine pain killer, flunixin by allowing the release of stock from manufacturers, thereby restoring access to this medicine for use in non-food…

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has visited Pool House Equine Clinic to mark the opening of its new, purpose-built facility in Fradley, near Lichfield.

This multimillion pound centre will support the provision of advanced first opinion and referral…

Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturer of Prascend, has launched www.careaboutcushings.co.uk, an information resource for horse owners.

The Care About Cushing’s website is designed to give horse owners the information they need to spot the signs of Cushing…

Portuguese equine biotech firm Equigerminal has launched what it says is the first-ever commercial diagnostic test for New Equine Virus (NEV), a potentially deadly virus.

NEV was first identified in 2013 by veterinary surgeon Dr Isabel Fidalgo Carvalho…

Defra has announced that the law which requires horses born since July 2009 to be microchipped is being extended to include all horses, ponies and donkeys, regardless of their age.

From October 2020 it will be mandatory for all owners to microchip their…

Cavalor has announced the launch of ArtiTec, an anti-inflammatory joint supplement for horses and ponies that have suffered a joint trauma, which the company says is proven effective in a good quality controlled trial¹.

In the trial, published in the…