Do you trust your vet more than your doctor? Survey reveals most do
94% of the public trusts the veterinary profession generally or completely
94% of the public trusts the veterinary profession generally or completely
When a promising young racehorse lost his form, the culprit was found to be an enterolith — a grapefruit-sized internal obstruction. Tim Mair MRCVS tells us more
Does being entire give an event horse a competitive edge, or do geldings have the upper hand? Phil Cramp MRCVS discusses the challenges facing an athletic stallion
A foal with a club foot may still have athletic potential, provided treatment is early and appropriate, says Elizabeth Barr MRCVS
Are weaning methods and fencing options potential causes of stress — and could that quiet horse be an unhappy one? Peter Green MRCVS reveals more in his latest research round-up
Every horse has one, but do you know why the heart is a muscle, what causes it to beat and what rates are considered healthy? Here are 16 things you need to know about how the equine heart works — and what can go wrong
It plays a vital role in a horse's ability to graze nd swallow, yet the equine tongue is surprisingly vulnerable to injury. Here we discuss the importance of this organ and its ability to recover from trauma
Denis Oliver, 95, received a standing ovation when he received the award of “Father of the Company"
Modern technology may be changing the way we breed our horses, yet concerns about the quantity and quality of the youngstock produced remain. Here the welfare and ethical issues facing breeders today are weighed up
When a hind hoof slices into the front heel bulbs or coronary band, or strikes a lower limb, the resulting wound needs prompt and careful management. We explain how to handle overreach and tread injuries
Don't miss the latest issue of Horse & Hound Ask the Vet — on sale now — packed full of vital information to ensure your horse's well-being
Stem cells, muscle relaxants and screw-on wooden shoes are emerging as possibilities in the global quest to find treatments for — and causes of — this frequently devastating disease
Research has shown geography and environmental factors could contribute to the likelihood of colic occurring
Vets have researched whether training your youngster from an early age will benefit their behaviour as they grow up
Research papers look into whether horse riding is real physical therapy
The mental health of vets has been put under the spotlight in recent months, with suicide and depression figures higher than in other professions. But further support is now available.
A recent veterinary report has shown the affect of acorn poisoning on horses
Find out whether cultured bacteria is beneficial for your horse
A veterinary report has revealed how weather conditions from wind speed to hot weather affects horses
Could weather affect your horse's attitude to work? Do probiotics have the power to aid gut function? And are oak trees a real risk for the grazing horse?