It is well recognised that deficiencies in the dietary anti-oxidants selenium and vitamin E can be associated with neuromuscular diseases, as well as having negative effects on fertility. Selenium concentrations in soil can vary…
Dr David Marlin We all understand as riders the importance of getting our horse fit to compete. A horse that is properly trained would always be expected to perform better and be at a decreased…
Kirstie Pickles BVMS MSc PhD CertEM(IntMed) DipECEIM MRCVS The term ‘electrolyte’ is used to describe an important group of minerals found in the body which includes sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Electrolytes are capable…
This week we continue to look at laminitis and discuss treatment and prevention. To read what laminitis is and what it looks like please click here. First Aid Treatment Immediate treatment on the first day…
This week we continue to look at laminitis and discuss the different factors implicated in the disease process. To read about what laminitis is and what it looks like please click here. Causes of Laminitis…
Laminitis is a condition that most horse owners will have come across but what actually causes it and what can we do to prevent our horses and ponies from getting it? Over the coming weeks…
Dr Kirstie Pickles BVMS MSc PhD CertEM(IntMed) DipECEIM MRCVS Over the last few weeks, we have been looking at stomach ulcers in the horse. Last week we reviewed equine squamous gastric disease (ESGD) CATCH UP…
Dr Kirstie Pickles BVMS MSc PhD CertEM(IntMed) DipECEIM MRCVS Over the following weeks we will be looking in detail at stomach ulcers in the horse. Last week we reviewed the anatomy of the stomach, clinical…
Dr Kirstie Pickles BVMS MSc PhD CertEM(IntMed) DipECEIM MRCVS Over the following weeks we will be looking in detail at stomach ulcers in the horse. Briefly, horses can get two different types of stomach ulcers…
During these unprecedented times Science Supplements have recognised the incredible job the NHS are doing by offering a free Science Supplements product for their NHS Customers. Over £5,000 worth of free products were sent out…
