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Clicker Training for Needle-Shy Horses
Did you know that equine vets have one of the highest injury risks of all civilian professions? One of the risky...
Colic
Chewing rails, feeders and doors is a common habit in horses confined to stables and yards when fed mainly on co...
Dental Care
Caring for your horse's mouthWhy is it important for my horse to have regular dental examinations?An oral examina...
Equine Cushings Disease (or PPID)
What is PPID?Today, Equine Cushings Disease is often described more accurately as PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedi...
Equine Dental Disease
Dental CareRoutine dental care should be performed annually by an equine veterinarian.OverviewHorses have up to ...
Eye Ulcers
Our vets at Vet Cross have seen an increasing number of horses experiencing issues with their eyes recently. The...
Hairy Caterpillars and Abortions
Hairy caterpillars are now proven causes of horse abortions and the birth of sick foals. Breeding horses is a ro...
Foaling
FoalingIt is very important to be familiar with the behaviour of a normal healthy foal so you can recognise sign...
Greasy Heel
Greasy heel is characterised by greasy, cracked or inflamed skin on the heels and rear of the pasterns. It is of...

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