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Scientists make strangles vaccine breakthrough (25/10/2009)
UK scientists are part of an international group that has created an experimental vaccine against strangles. In a report published in a well-known scientific journal, the researchers reveal that the vaccine appears to provide a high level of protectio...
Strangles case confirmed in Berkshire (16/10/2009)
A case of the horse disease strangles has been confirmed on a racing yard in Berkshire. Trainer Stan Moore reported the infection in a yearling filly which recently arrived on the yard from Ireland. The disease is highly contagious and can prove fatal.
Experts plan annual equine disease survey (09/10/2009)
Experts plan to carry out an equine disease survey every year to shed light on non-infectious diseases in British horses. Existing surveys collect information on exotic diseases or infections such as strangles. However, the new scheme will focus on ot...
Winter treatment urged to prevent 'hidden worms' (01/10/2009)
Horse owners should administer a winter dose of worming treatment in order to prevent so-called 'hidden worms', an expert has said. These are worms that are not spotted during a routine worm egg count because they are immature stages that can lie dorm...
Blood test may predict equine arthritis (24/09/2009)
New research suggests that vets may be able to use a blood test to detect the early signs of joint disease. The levels of certain proteins in the blood may provide an early indication of the onset of arthritis or bone disease. However, experts believe...
Dietary supplement reduces joint inflammation in horses (21/08/2009)
Scientists have shown that horses with arthritis may benefit from dietary supplements. A study found that supplements containing a number of natural extracts helped to prevent inflammation around the joints. There is no cure for arthritis, which is a ...
Horses with colic at greater risk of blood-clotting disorder (21/08/2009)
Horses which suffer from severe colic may be at risk of a severe blood-clotting disorder, experts have warned. A study found that the condition can raise the risk of DIC, which is often fatal. Owners are advised to seek immediate veterinary attention ...
Riders reminded of need for equine influenza jab (18/08/2009)
Horse owners have been advised to ensure their animals receive the equine influenza vaccine, even if they do not compete with them. A spokesman for a veterinary practice pointed out that, even though vaccination is not compulsory for leisure horses, m...
Animal health research gets £100 million boost (07/08/2009)
Pirbright Laboratory, the UK's leading animal disease research centre, is to be redeveloped thanks to over £100 million of investment by the government. The Surrey laboratory carries out research into exotic viruses, including Bluetongue and foot...
Research to look at possible impact of African Horse Sickness (04/08/2009)
Experts are to look at the impact any future outbreak of African Horse Sickness might have on the UK's horse industry. The disease is not present in the UK, but scientists and industry insiders are concerned that global warming could lead to its sprea...
