Rick Farr of Farr & Pursey Equine Vets shares his expert advice on infected joints in horses, how they can be treated and what the prognosis is
Equine vets
Vets tour Arctic Circle on motorbikes to raise £80,000 for charity
The ‘Vets with Horsepower’ group drove 4,300 miles around the Arctic Circle on their motorbikes
H&H question of the week: laminitis scare – what should I do?
Rick Farr B.Sc (Hons), B.V.Sc, MRCVS of Farr & Pursey Equine Veterinary Services shares his expert advice on laminitis
H&H question of the week: How do you treat sarcoids?
Rick Farr B.Sc (Hons), B.V.Sc, MRCVS of Farr & Pursey Equine Veterinary Services shares his expert advice on sarcoids
Fraudulent vet David Smith struck off after leaving horse to die in agony
A vet who was found guilty of conspiracy to commit fraud has been struck off for his conviction and a series of clinical charges
Health history unknown: rehabilitating horses in poor condition *H&H VIP*
Thinking of buying a lean youngster, or taking on a horse who could be in better condition? Kieran O’Brien MRCVS discusses the implications
‘A ticking time bomb’: what you need to know about deadly guttural pouch mycosis *H&H VIP*
Fungus that grows undetected in hidden cavities called the guttural pouches can have devastating consequences, as Andrea Oakes and Phil Cramp MRCVS explain
How to manage and combat mites in horses *H&H VIP*
Lustrous lower leg hair can harbour unwelcome visitors at this time of year. Nadine Page MRCVS offers advice on mite management
100,000 watch vet videos to help improve horse behaviour
The clips feature vet and equine behaviour specialist Gemma Pearson, who demonstrates techniques for helping keep horse calm in different situations
Colic in horses: busting the myths *H&H VIP*
Muddling folklore with fact where colic is concerned can lead to confusion — and fatal consequences. Thijs de Bont MRCVS sets the record straight with the latest scientific thinking
It shouldn’t happen to a vet (but it does…)
When you’re an equine vet, tasked with saving horses’ lives, things shouldn't go wrong but inevitably they do, as six equine vets reveal...
Vet suspended over falsifying horse’s vaccination records
The vet has been suspended for two months following the incident, which happened at Ascot sales in October 2014
Finding foreign bodies in horses — and how to act *H&H VIP*
Soreness or swelling can indicate material lodged in the eye or under the skin, but what if the object has been swallowed? Gil Riley MRCVS highlights the dangers
Equine head injuries — what’s the prognosis? *H&H VIP*
Trauma to the head can cause little more than a permanent bump on the nose — or something far more serious, as Phil Cramp MRCVS explains
Haematomas in horses: how to beat them *H&H VIP*
A sudden and dramatic swelling could be a bleed into the body tissues, called a haematoma. Gil Riley MRCVS outlines treatment options
Acupuncture: how does it work and how can it help your horse? *H&H VIP*
The idea of inserting needles to alleviate pain and promote healing is nothing new, yet equine acupuncture is only now gaining widespread credibility in the UK. Andrea Oakes reports
Vets strip off in storm to raise funds for air ambulance
The one-off calendar was shot by photographer James Rudd and featured vets, reception staff and nurses
Police raids, dead bodies, runaway cars — and other hilarious things that shouldn’t happen to a vet
There’s no such thing as a ‘normal’ working day for equine vets as the following industry professionals reveal
Complex fractures in horses: what’s the prognosis? *H&H VIP*
Fixing fracture bones with plates and screws can offer a horse a fighting chance of returning to soundness, as Andrea Oakes discovers
Balancing work and family? ‘MumsVet’ launched to help parents
At the 2015 British Equine Veterinary Association congress, 92% of voters agreed equine practice needs to change to become more compatible with family life