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Stay informed with our topical articles, all written by our equine vets.Eyelid lacerations
Oakhill Vet Stuart was called promptly when Sully caught his eye on a wall. Sully’s eye was checked for an ulcer and the eyelid was sutured under sedation and local anaesthetic. Prompt suturing and great care from his owner, preventing him from disrupting the stitches, has lead to a great cosmetic result! However, eyelid laceration […]
Read MoreEquine Influenza – what’s the current situation?
There have been separate cases of Equine Influenza confirmed in the UK. Horses in Essex, Cheshire and Derbyshire have been affected this month with further reports of outbreaks in Belgium, France and Germany. With all three outbreaks it has been unvaccinated horses that have tested positive. Currently the number of outbreaks is small but they have […]
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Free* ACTH tests are back for 2019
Testing for PPID in your horse or pony A few years ago PPID or Equine Cushing’s Disease was considered a rare hormonal disease in horses. Now it is thought to affect over 20% of horses over the age of 15 and is a condition recognised almost daily in equine veterinary practice. Past ‘Talk about Laminitis’ […]
Read MoreWhat lurks beneath – equine lice
As our horses grow a thicker and longer coat over winter to keep themselves insulated it becomes an ideal breeding ground for lice, especially when we then cover this in a warm rug. The life cycle of the louse is complete within 4 weeks and eggs hatch 10 days after being laid. Eggs or nits […]
Read MoreThink twice before breeding
We currently have a horse crisis, whereby the number of horses far outweighs the number of good homes available. Whilst we would all love to rescue every horse or pony that needs a home it simply isn’t possible with the numbers out there. Unfortunately for every horse that is born it means one that is […]
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Oakhill branches are MISSION CHRISTMAS gift drop off points
All 4 of our branches are gift drop off points for MISSION CHRISTMAS ‘Cash for Kids’. Gifts must be new and unwrapped. Find out where your nearest Oakhill Veterinary Centre is: https://www.oakhill-vets.com/contact-us/ https://planetradio.co.uk/rock-fm/charity/events/mission-christmas-rock/
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