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Horse & Hound’s guide to equine euthanasia *H&H Plus*

Saying goodbye to a much-loved horse is never easy, but help yourself be prepared for this sad time with Horse & Hound useful guide to the important facts you need to know

Grass sickness *H&H Plus*

Grass sickness is an often-fatal condition that typically occurs in grazing horses with the United Kingdom having the highest frequency of the condition in the world

Sweet itch in horses *H&H Plus*

Sweet itch can prove traumatic for some horses as they seek to bring their constant itching to an end, but there are ways to manage this condition as we explain

Laminitis *H&H Plus*

Contrary to myth, laminitis occurs all year-round and not just in the spring. It is an emergency that needs prompt action so find out how to recognise it and what to do if your horse is showing signs

Equine flu *H&H Plus*

Equine influenza is a very effective virus that spreads rapidly between horses that don’t have antibodies to protect them so get up to speed with how best to protect your horse

Horse & Hound’s definitive guide to equine vaccinations *H&H Plus*

Find out what vaccinations your horse needs and when they should be given with Horse & Hound’s expert guide

Lice in horses *H&H Plus*

Lice can be a problem, particularly during the winter, and repeated treatment may be required to combat the problem effectively

Feather mites in horses *H&H Plus*

Lustrous lower leg hair can harbour unwelcome visitors which can prove challenging to treat

Spasmodic colic *H&H Plus*

Pedal bone fractures *H&H Plus*

Although a broken bone can seriously limit or ruin a horse's career, pedal bone fractures are an exception and have a good prognosis in most cases

Proud flesh in horses *H&H Plus*

If the natural healing process is upset, wounds can develop unsightly lumps of ‘proud flesh’, which can prove difficult to treat

Nosebleeds in horses *H&H Plus*

Is a nosebleed a minor issue requiring basic first aid or an emergency requiring prompt veterinary treatment? H&H explains…

The definitive guide to the pre-purchase vetting *H&H Plus*

If you’re unsure whether to get your potential new horse examined by a vet, what type of vetting to have and which vet to use, we are here to help to navigate this important part of the buying journey...

How to poultice a horse’s hoof: your essential guide *H&H Plus*

Dr Stuart Thorne MRCVS, of Fellowes Farm Equine Clinic, gives really useful tips to make poulticing a hoof easy

Essential health checks every horse owner needs to know *H&H Plus*

General anaesthesia in horses: all you need to know *H&H Plus*

The decision to put a horse under a general anaesthetic should not be taken lightly as one in every 100 healthy horses will not survive

Equine first-aid kit essentials: what you really need *H&H Plus*

If you're unsure about what you should have in your horse’s first aid kit, then we are here to help...

Impaction colic in horses *H&H Plus*

Impactions are one of the most common types of colics seen by vets, so get the latest expert advice on how to recognise the signs and what to do next

Equine herpes virus *H&H Plus*

The equine herpes virus (EHV) is always present in the British horse population but a recent outbreak at a show centre leading to the deaths of some horses has raised awareness of the disease

Equine ringworm *H&H Plus*

Ringworm is not a critical disease, but it is so contagious that any skin rash should be taken seriously to eliminate the risk of spreading the infection