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Get prepared for a disease outbreak
World Horse Welfare has been working with the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) to provide training to their staff on how they could be best prepared for an equine disease. Read More >

Horse dealer loses appeal against conviction for horse welfare and passport offences
A former police officer has lost his appeal against a conviction for a horse passport offence and two welfare charges. Horse dealer Peter Kenneth Jones, of Plas Power Stables, Bersham near Wrexham. Read More >

Several Atypical Myopathy cases reported in the UK
World Horse Welfare has been made aware of several cases of Equine Atypical Myopathy (EAM) in the UK, and is urging horse owners to monitor their own horses. Liphook Equine Hospital in Hampshire. Read More >

The Farrier is a Horse's Best Friend
 I am always surprised and dismayed when I encounter horses that are not seen by a farrier on a regular basis. I know that there are a lot of different theories out there about how horses should. Read More >

Lameness in Horses
 Unfortunately lameness in horses is part and parcel of horse ownership, at some point in the horse's life he or she will, most probably, be lame.  As part of good horse care, horse. Read More >

SOME MORE TIPS FOR THE SIMPLE (Like Me)
 Use a warm moist towel scented with essential oils for calming and healing (this works great with cats – some cats; it’s sure worth a try). It works for all animals and humans as. Read More >

Weaning the Foal - Limit the Stress of Foal Weaning
The average age for weaning a foal is around 4 - 5 months. Some breeders will wean as early as 3 months, but this is usually done because the foal is growing unusually fast and there is a concern. Read More >

Feeding and Caring for Your Nursing Foal
 For the first month or two your foal will be curious about the hay, grass, and grain his dam is eating. Sometimes he will get some in his mouth, but doesn't really know what to do with it.. Read More >

Equine Sarcoids
 Brief Description:Some people refer to them as warts or angleberries and many research articles liken these to cancer. They affect approximately 6-8% of horses in the UK and there are studies. Read More >

Equine Metabolic Syndrome
 EQUINE METABOLIC SYNDROME What is Equine Metabolic Syndrome? The closest comparison I could find in the Human world is Type 2 Diabetes. One of the signs is an excess of insulin. Read More >

Weaning our Foal - Casper
I was dreading the time arriving when I would have to wean Casper from his mum. I have looked after children for nearly forty five years and weaning a child is so simple. You don’t. Read More >

Equine Flu
Severity Grading: 4 Brief Description:Equine Flu is similar to human influenza in both its symptoms and how it is spread. A horse who has contracted this virus may not show any symptoms for a. Read More >

Equine Infectious Anemia
 Equine Infectious Anemia On 20.1.2010 DEFRA confirmed two horses in Wiltshire, who tested positive for EIA antibodies, had been humanely destroyed.  These horses had travelled from. Read More >

Strangles
 What is Strangles?Strangles is one of the most common diseases diagnosed (accountable for 30%) within the equine community worldwide, is caused by the Streptococcus equi bacteria and can affect. Read More >

Do You Know What Might be Hiding in Your Hay or Haylage?
 Did you know that there are some weedkillers that may be sprayed by some farmers etc that actually remain active in your horse’s manure if they are fed on hay or haylage that has been. Read More >

And the Light Came On
For two years now I have been completely in the dark as to why Dippy, my grey mare, hated being girthed or mounted.  Once I was on her back she did nothing which could be called ‘bad. Read More >

SILENT KILLER MUST BE STOPPED!
I read a readers letter in a back issue of one of my favourite horsey magazines today. This reader was asking horse owners to be vigilant and take action when they spot ragwort. It made me wonder. Read More >