Archive:
-
Updated Information Sheet On Liver Disease
We have updated our information sheet on liver disease which is surprisingly common in horses https://www.debenvalleyvet.co.uk/information-summary/liver-disease/ Read more
-
Cushing’s Disease (also known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction – PPID)
Equine Cushing’s Disease (ECD) is more correctly known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID). This condition results in the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, releasing hormones in an abnormal manner… Read more
-
Liver Disease
The liver has many important functions including protein metabolism, toxin neutralisation, producing clotting factors and proteins for the blood and vitamin and mineral metabolism to name but a few… Read more
-
Gastric Ulcers – Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)
The stomach of the horse is small compared to other species, its capacity is only 10-15 litres. The stomach sits in the abdomen beneath the rib cage, food comes from the mouth down the oesophagus (food pipe) and enters the stomach through the cardiac opening… Read more
-
Grazing Muzzles – A Guide To Grazing Muzzles
Grazing muzzles can be a very useful tool to help diet horses, particularly if reducing turn-out time is not an option or is already minimal. It is important, however, to remember that they will alter both a horse’s eating and social behaviour. Read more