Equine vets
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Going specialist: how extraordinary vets can help your horse *H&H VIP*
How does an equine vet become a specialist — and why might your horse need to see one? Andrea Oakes finds out what you should know if advanced care is called for
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Antibiotics: What happens when the drugs don't work? *H&H VIP*
There is worrying evidence that certain bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics. Mark Bowen MRCVS discusses the repercussions
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Castration clinics launched for autumn
Two new healthcare and castration clinics will be held this autumn by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Trust
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Sinuses explained and a four-star horse's battle for life *H&H VIP*
Eventer Trig Point was left fighting for his life when aggressive strains of bacteria infected his sinus cavities. Here Andrea Oakes documents his recovery and explains the science behind sinuses
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Wind surgery: what you need to know *H&H VIP*
Is buying a horse who has had a wind operation still a risky bet — or have better, more targeted surgical techniques refined the management of upper respiratory tract disorders? Andrea Oakes investigates
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Nominations open for veterinary awards
Nominations are open for an award that recognises veterinary staff and practices that have gone "above and beyond" the call of duty
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Colic in veteran horses: what you need to know
Advancing years bring a greater risk of severe or life-threatening colic, but is it fair to put an older horse through the trauma of surgery? Tim Mair MRCVS outlines the factors that might affect your decision
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Navicular: new research provides surprising findings
Peter Green MRCVS explains how new research has found that navicular is commonly misdiagnosed in horses
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In or out? How to cope with horses and lightning *H&H VIP*
Lightning strike is fast and often fatal, so it pays to heed weather warnings to keep your horse safe. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
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Why owners should make the most of wellness checks *H&H VIP*
Gone are the days of calling out the vet only if something is wrong with a horse. Roger Lee MRCVS discusses whether modern preventative health checks are worth the time and money
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Understanding equine eye problem uveitis *H&H VIP*
What makes the body’s immune system turn on itself, causing devastation to the internal structures of the eye? Dr Andy Matthews FRCVS explains
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Wither injuries: what you need to know *H&H VIP*
The structure of the withers makes this bony ridge vulnerable to bruising or fracture, especially if a horse rears and falls over backwards. Graham Hunter MRCVS explains
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Moody and inconsistent? Ovarian problems in mares *H&H VIP*
Mood swings or performance issues could indicate that a mare is suffering from enlarged ovaries. H&H investigates why ovarian conditions can interfere with both breeding and competition prospects
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Horse has massive stake removed from chest *warning: graphic images*
A cob had a lucky escape after a fence post became wedged about 3ft into his chest
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Help your horse with summer skin problems [H&H VIP]
Unravelling the cause of summer skin complaints can mean scratching beneath the surface. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
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Treating soft tissue injuries in the hoof [H&H VIP]
Treatment of soft tissue injury in the hoof is most successful when vet, farrier and technology come together, as vet Dr Peter Milner and farrier Ian Hughes explain
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Vets on motorbikes raise funds for charity on UK tour
The "Vets with Horsepower" charity motorbike riders are staying on home turf for their fifth tour
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Do you trust your vet more than your doctor? Survey reveals most do
94% of the public trusts the veterinary profession generally or completely
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Shedding light on a stoney issue [H&H VIP]
When a promising young racehorse lost his form, the culprit was found to be an enterolith — a grapefruit-sized internal obstruction. Tim Mair MRCVS tells us more
