Horse & Hound Ask the Vet: Spring 2015

In the latest edition of Horse & Hound Ask the Vet magazine, out now, we prepare for the summer months. From warmer temperatures to dealing with flies, we bring you lots of tips and expert advice to help you and your horse get through the summer months. We also bring you information on how the horse’s back works, how to avoid azoturia and how to treat laminitis.

Treating laminitis: Why maggot therapy and ice boots are useful for laminitis
Aching muscles: How to avoid azoturia — and spot the signs
Temper tantrums: Why a mare’s oestrus cycle makes her moody — and how to handle it
In the genes: Can we breed well-behaved horses, or is it just down to good training?
No stress!: Products to help take the edge off an excitable horse or moody mare
Back to back: How the horse’s back works
Falling to the floor: What causes horses to collapse?

Hitting the deck: Why a horse fall during competition doesn’t always spell disaster
Feeling fatigued?: How to recognise when you’ve pushed a horse too far
Adrenaline rush: Does stress affect horses, and what can we do about it?
Getting up his nose: Identify whether your horse is at risk of nosebleeds — plus what to do if it happens
Clearing the airways: What causes sinusitis, and how is it treated?
Rhythm of the beat: How the heart works and common issues to look out for
Peak performers: Simple measures to keep equine athletes healthy all season

What’s in Horse & Hound Ask the Vet magazine: Spring 2015