Author Archives: Chris Keate

New equine melanoma treatment available for inoperable areas

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) Equine Referral Hospital has become the first clinic in the

Feather mites and other itches

Stuart Davies BVSc MRCVS, advises why itches should not be ignored, and explains how an

Improving condition – it’s a balancing act…

Sophie Pickard continues her look at how to build your horse’s fitness Now you’ve started

Equine strangles: how is it diagnosed?

Helen Whitelegg, Senior Campaigns Officer at Redwings, explains the diagnostic options for equine strangles As

New study to help identify ponies at high risk of laminitis

A new study led by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), in partnership with the Waltham

First case of Fragile Foal Syndrome in Thoroughbred horses identified

A new collaborative study, conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), with the University of

Review provides important insights into the diagnosis of strangles

A recent study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), analysing laboratory diagnoses of strangles across

How to plan a strategic worm control programme

The Horse Hub talks to Westgate Laboratories to find the best approach to deworming our horses

What happens if I don’t deworm my horse?

Rebecca Watson MSc RVN, gives us an insight as to what happens to our horses

How do horses sleep?

Rebecca Watson, advises what happens if a horse does not get enough sleep Sleep is