Vet library

Atypical myopathy: what you need to know right now

Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) / arthritis in horses: all you need to know

Choke in horses: what you need to know

Sarcoids in horses: what every horse owner needs to know

Sarcoids are the most common skin tumour in horses and ponies and are locally destructive, so find out the best way to treat them based on the latest expert advice

Equine asthma (also known as IAD/RAO/COPD/heaves): how to help your horse

Could your horse have equine asthma? Also referred to as IAD, ROA, COPD and heaves, all horse owners need to be aware of this common respiratory problem

Hoof abscess (pus in the foot): how to deal with this common problem

Equine flu: all you need to know

Strangles: what every horse owner needs to know

Colic in horses

Every year hundred of horses lose their lives to colic, so make sure you’re up to speed with the latest expert advice on prevention and treatment

Navicular 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

Horse & Hound’s essential guide to worms and deworming *H&H Plus*

The recommendations around worming horses have changed significantly, so make sure you’re up to date with the latest best practice to keep your horses healthy

Equine herpes virus: all you need to know *H&H Plus*

The equine herpes virus (EHV) is always present in the British horse population, but the recent severe outbreak in Europe leading to the deaths of some horses has raised concerns

Horse & Hound’s guide to equine euthanasia

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

Horse & Hound’s definitive guide to equine vaccinations

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