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Our Equine Veterinary Team

Your horse is in safe hands with our experienced equine vets, including two ECVS and RCVS Recognised Specialists

GUY HINNIGAN

Director – ECVS And RCVS Recognised Specialist In Equine Surgery

CHARLOTTE GAUL

BVSc MRCVS

PETER ACTON

Director – BVSc MRCVS

ROSIE OWEN

Clinical Director – ECVS And RCVS Recognised Specialist In Equine Surgery

ARTICLES

Stay informed with our topical articles, all written by our equine vets.

Pinworm

Pinworm (Oxyuris equi) infection is manifest by affected horses itching their peri-anal and tailhead regions. Adult worms reside in the large intestine with the female worm travelling down the small colon to lay eggs on the skin surrounding the anus (often indicated by a yellow discharge as seen in photo one below). This usually causes intense irritation manifest […]

The Colic Examination Explained

Colic is the term used to describe abdominal pain. This is usually from the gastrointestinal tract but can be from any abdominal organ (e.g. the ovaries). Colic signs include curling of the top lip, pawing the ground, flank watching, rolling, increased recumbency (lying down) and change in the amount and/or consistency of droppings. Most cases […]

Pemphigus foliaceous

There are many different causes of skin disease in horses and ponies, with the most common being associated with parasites and insects. However, occasionally immune mediated skin conditions can occur spontaneously or as a reaction to a drug or stressful situation. Below is a picture of a horse presented to us for excess scabs which […]

Sun Burn

Summer time is hopefully a period that we are blessed with good weather and sunshine and while this is inevitably good for the soul, the sunshine and resulting UV, sadly can have negative implications for our equine patients namely in the form of sunburn and photosensitization. The first, simple sunburn, occurs when light- coloured skin, […]

Blood sampling

Did you know taking a blood sample from your horse can not only aid in the diagnosis of disease but can be performed for many other reasons? Once collected, samples are analysed either in our clinic or sent to a veterinary laboratory externally. Some tests are quick to run, while others can take several days […]

Causes of ‘itchiness’ in the horse

Itching or ‘pruritus,’ as it is known in veterinary terms, is an unpleasant sensation that triggers a desire to scratch. Horses are often seen to bite, rub or chew their skin which can be very distressing for horses and owners alike. Not only can horses inflict a significant amount of self-trauma but fencing, field shelters […]

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Oakhill are an experienced team of 16 equine-only vets, three registered veterinary nurses and six yard/ nursing assistants. We’re passionate about ensuring your horse stays sound and healthy, and importantly continues to be able to do the job they enjoy, for as long as possible. By combining expert knowledge with the most advanced techniques and diagnostics, 5-star patient care and state-of-the-art facilities we’re able to ensure your horse, pony or donkey receives the very best treatment.