Equine vets

Sarcoids in horses *H&H Plus*

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 vets to star in new BBC documentary series on TV

What’s new in the veterinary world? *H&H VIP*

Peter Green MRCVS discusses the effects of allergens

Is this the future of endoscopy? *H&H VIP*

Can a tiny camera reveal the secrets of the small intestine? Peter Green MRCVS tells us more

Horse unable to swallow due to swede stuck in roof of mouth

The vet has issued a reminder to owners about how to feed root vegetables

Owners warned to look out for equine flu signs following outbreaks

Outbreaks have been confirmed in the UK and Europe

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...

‘Infected joints — how should they be treated and does it mean the end?’

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

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

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

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

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