Sarcoids are a relatively common skin tumour seen in horses of all kinds. Although they generally cause no major systemic health problems, the presence of sarcoids can cause local irritation, problems with tack and a loss of value if selling your horse. It is believed...
Endoparasites (worms) in horses are very common among the equine population, with many horse owners having the need to treat their horses at some point in their horse’s lifetime. The most common endoparasites are; Round Worm (Strongyles), Small Red Worm...
What is strangles? Strangles is a highly contagious, bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by Streptococcus equi equi. The disease can affect horses, ponies and donkeys of all ages. Although the disease can make affected horses quite unwell for a...
Arthritis, or degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a widespread and progressive condition in horses, particularly in the aging population. It involves the inflammation and gradual deterioration of cartilage within the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced...
What is gastric ulceration and why does it happen? Equine Gastric Ulceration Syndrome (EGUS) is a common disease affecting the equine stomach. The horse’s stomach is divided into two very distinct areas, the squamous and glandular regions. These are separated by a...
