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HOT ADVICE HERE…
We have 2 great articles on here to assist you keep your horse healthy in hot weather https://www.debenvalleyvet.co.uk/information-summary/heat-stroke/ https://www.debenvalleyvet.co.uk/information-summary/hot-weather-managing-your-horse/ Stay safe everyone & if you think your horse has heat stroke please phone us straight way 01728 685 123 Read more
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Heat Stroke
Heat stroke in the horse is a serious, life-threatening illness, which needs emergency veterinary attention. It is caused when the horse’s temperature can’t be controlled by it’s own body and the horse needs help… Read more
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Managing your horse in hot weather
Over the last few years, we have seen more extremes in our weather in Suffolk, this can cause havoc for riding ambitions, comfort and training schedules… Read more
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TAPEWORM FOUND TO BE CAUSE OF COLIC FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION
The individual colic cases occurred over several years (one in 2014, and three in 2019/2020) at a well-managed Thoroughbred stud farm… Read more
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SO MANY COLICS THIS WINTER……. BUT WHY?
Short answer is the weather! So much rain and wet conditions have caused really high numbers of sand colic Please read about sand colic and check your horses dung. EVEN IF YOU ARE ON CLAY!!! https://www.debenvalleyvet.co.uk/…/sand-colic-and…/ Heavy rain causes sand to come to the surface (even on clay soils). The sand coats the grass, the… Read more
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Sycamore Toxicity / Atypical Myopathy -2020 update
A fatal muscle disease affecting horses in the UK has been linked to sycamore seed and seedlings ingestion. Atypical Myopathy (AM) causes damage and destruction to muscles involved in breathing… Read more
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SEPTEMBER UPDATE on DVEVC are invited to be part of a BEVA pilot scheme to help tackle Equine Obesity
BEVA LAUNCHES COLOUR-CODE SCHEME ANDDVEVC ARE INVITED TO BE PART OF THE PILOT SCHEME TO HELP TACKLE EQUINE OBESITY WE WOULD LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK. – DID YOU GET A STICKER? DID YOU ACCESS THE INFORMATION VIA QR CODE OR WEBSITE?? BECAUSE OF COVID!!!!!! THE PROJECT WAS SUSPENDED BUT HELEN TOOK PART IN A ZOOM MEETING… Read more
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Hot Weather and Horses
Hot and sticky????? How is your horse? See here for tips https://www.debenvalleyvet.co.uk/information-summary/hot-weather-managing-your-horse/ Read more
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New Guidelines for Clinic due to Corona Virus
DEAR CLIENTS PLEASE READ AND SHARE As you will be aware, the current public health status of the UK is a rapidly developing situation and social isolation and distancing is being insisted upon to minimise spread of the virus, particularly within vulnerable groups. I hope you will understand why we have issued this statement and realise… Read more