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Equine Grass Sickness
Have you ever heard of equine grass sickness? Grass sickness is a disease of horses, ponies and donkeys that is almost exclusively seen in equines with access to grass. Sadly, this disease is frequently fatal.
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Health and Welfare Pathway
The Animal Health and Welfare Pathway (AHWP) has been available since February 2023, originally launched as the Annual Health and Welfare Review.
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The vital role of the veterinary nurse
Although veterinary nurses play a vital role in every veterinary practice, our work can be more behind the scenes and perhaps not so well understood by the public.
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Sustainable parasite control in sheep this summer
Worm control in sheep has changed significantly over recent decades. For many years, the routine approach was to dose lambs every few weeks through the summer and assume the problem was controlled. That system is no longer sustainable
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Biosecurity
2026 has so far brought an influx of equine infectious disease cases, including both flu (Equine Influenza) and strangles (Streptococcus Equi Equi) cases within Cumbria.
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Preparing your mare for breeding
Now that the days are brighter and mares are cycling again, it’s time to start preparing for this year's breeding season.
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