Summer and Heat Issues in Horses

Summer and Heat Issues in Horses

This spring and summer has been highly unusual and the continuing heat with increased temperatures doesn’t fit in well with our four legged friends routines. Heat waves like the one that is expected over the next 7 days brings it’s own issues for our four...
Lumps and Bumps – Sarcoids and Melanomas

Lumps and Bumps – Sarcoids and Melanomas

Sarcoids and melanomas are the two most common skin tumours that we see in horses. They can both affect horses from a very young age, and if they have one, there are usually more lurking.  Although most of them will be considered ‘benign’, they can become very large...
Pregnancy diagnosis in the mare

Pregnancy diagnosis in the mare

There are several ways to diagnose pregnancy in the mare: Ultrasound scan Rectal palpation Blood test Ultrasound scan The most common method of diagnosing pregnancy used by vets is ultrasonography. Timing for this is crucial. There are several important factors to...