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by Dr Tania Sundra BSc(Hons) BVMS MANZCVS (Equine Medicine)Avon Ridge Equine Veterinary Services, Brigadoon, WA, Australia INTRODUCTION…

We often get asked this question : “What’s the best treatment for gastric ulcers ?” To be…

The umbrella term Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) has previously been used to describe both Equine Squamous…

The term “hindgut ulcers” has been bantered around a lot in recent years. Almost every horse owner…

Most horse owners will be faced with needing to confine their horses for a period of time…

Sand colic is something horse owners and vets will always be battling in WA and unfortunately, we…

Background Annual ryegrass toxicity (ARGT) is a serious and increasingly more common toxicity of horses that consume…

1. Colic What it is: Your horse is showing signs of abdominal pain. What you’ll see: Your…

The presentation of horses and ponies in thin or emaciated states is highly emotive. However, extreme loss…

A recent (2019) study conducted in Finland examined the association between the presence and size of intestinal…

The equine sarcoid is by far the most common skin tumour of horses, and we still have…

If you’ve been around horses for some time, you’ll know that wounds and horses unfortunately go hand-in-hand….

The stoic nature of the donkey means that signs of colic are usually less dramatic than those…

Equine obesity is becoming all too common amongst horses, ponies and donkeys…BUT weight loss does not equal…

Endocrine and metabolic diseases are frequent in donkeys. Because of their efficient energy use, obesity is frequent…

We are in bushfire season. The greatest danger for fires in the southwest of WA is between…

If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you’re almost home free. Labor and…

Few things in nature are more inspiring than new foals frolicking around their mothers on a crisp…

Identifying the Signs of Impending Parturition The normal gestation period of mares varies from 320 to 360…

If your mare has made it through 11 months of pregnancy, you’re almost home free. Labor and…

Equine Metabolic Syndrome is a collection of risk factors which leads to the development of laminitis in…

Any horse owner who has watched their horse rub it’s backside raw will tell you how frustrating…

We understand that change can be hard, especially for horse owners. We are used to following management…

Tetanus is a highly fatal disease caused by the toxin, tetanospasmin from the bacteria Clostridium tetani. Clostridium…

Donkeys have distinct variations from the horse and every owner should be aware of these differences. The…

Horses will naturally pick up small amounts of dirt when grazing on the sandy soils of Western…

Testing your horse’s manure for the presence of sand is a simple procedure that may provide you…

Tying-up is a syndrome which has many potential causes. In recent years, some common beliefs about tying-up…

The effects of a snake bite on your horse depends on the a number of factors :…

WHAT CAUSES SUMMER SORES ? Habronema muscae are stomach worms found in horses. The worms generate eggs…

Owning a horse can be a big investment in time, money and emotion. Unfortunately, horses seldom come…

What is Beet Pulp ? Beet pulp is the fibrous material left over after the sugar is…

Many musculoskeletal injuries can be minimized or even prevented with good farriery. Hoof and shoe imbalances are…

What is Laminitis ? Laminitis is an extremely painful condition of the feet in which there is…

A rational and conservative protocol for bringing a horse back into work after a break is imperative…

Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), commonly known as Cushing’s disease, is one of the most common endocrine…

Advances in nutrition, management and health care are helping horses are live longer, more useful lives. It’s not uncommon…

Updated – June 2020   The term Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) has been around since 1999….

  A healthy foal will grow steadily – gaining in height, weight and strength almost before your…

A thorough veterinary examination will help detect any abnormalities so that they may be treated promptly.   The…

  YOUR VET’S NUMBER. Always have this handy so you can call immediately if you suspect a…

What is choke ? Choke occurs when the esophagus is blocked by a bolus of feed material….

WHAT IS EQUINE METABOLIC SYNDROME ? Equine metabolic syndrome is a widely recognised collection of risk factors…

WHEN TO CALL THE VET   Call the Vet Immediately for : Persistent bleeding from a wound…

STRATEGIC DEWORMING “20% of horses account for 80% of the parasite eggs shed onto pasture”   WHAT…

TIPS FOR PREVENTING COLIC Feed a well – balanced diet to suit the age and energy requirements…