by mvadminpip | May 25, 2022 | colic, Horse Health, Poor Performance
By Dr Beth Watson Bsc DVM With colic season firmly upon us I think it is important to remind ourselves how we can prevent sand accumulation in horses. While many home remedies exist, there are only a few scientifically proven ways to detect and reduce sand...
by mvadminpip | Aug 6, 2019 | colic, Equine Reproduction, Horse Health, Uncategorised
By Dr Belinda Black BSc BVMS DVSc DACVS Pyometra is a disease process where an infection occurs in the uterus and pus begins to accumulate. Some times they are open and the pus can drain out of the uterus. But some times they are closed and the uterus begins to fill...
by mvadminpip | Jul 28, 2018 | colic, EGUS, Gastric Ulcer, Gastroscopy, Horse Health, Poor Performance
by Dr Catherine McGuigan MVB MANZCVSc (eq surg) What is EGUS? EGUS describes the erosion of the horse’s stomach lining, due to prolonged exposure to the acid produced by the stomach or a failure in the stomachs own mucus lining. It is a painful condition that should...