*Covid-19 Update*

**COVID-19 and Teleconsultations**   **COVID-19 and Teleconsultations** We are trying to do our best for our clients to ensure the health and welfare of their horses. We must stress that that all emergencies and essential visits will be attended as per normal and...

Winter coughs in horses who are stabled

Winter coughs in horses who are stabled is usually down to dust particles and fungal spores being inhaled into the lungs, triggering an inflammation and increase in mucus production. Our vets will be able to advise you on treatment available and management required if...

Overnight Care

The Equine Veterinary Centre is not a hospital and hence is not staffed 24 hours a day. Occasionally we will stable horses overnight at the clinic(eg gastroscope, artificial insemination etc) The horses will examined, fed and watered when the last staff member leaves...

Equine flu cases rise in May

There were 28 confirmed equine influenza outbreaks during May, compared to just 12 in April Article courtesy from MRCVS Online June 2019 Equine influenza continues to be reported in the UK and Europe, according to the latest update from the Animal Health Trust (AHT)....

UK equine viral arteritis confirmed

Although not close to Doncaster, the UK’s CVO has confirmed two cases of equine viral arteritis in non-thoroughbred stallions on a premises in Dorset. Restrictions on breeding have been put in place on the animals to limit the risk of the disease spreading and further...

Foot abscesses and severe lameness

Take a look at this lovely foot abscess! Foot abscesses are a common cause of a very sudden onset of a severe lameness. They are diagnosed by an increased pulse into the foot and by a response to hoof testers. Hoof testers basically squeeze the foot and if the horse...