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<title><![CDATA[Cinder Hill Equine Clinic]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Antibiotic Resistance]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Antibiotic resistance is increasing throughout human and veterinary medicine, and at the same time there are no new classes of antibiotics being produced. This means that there is an increasing population of &ldquo;superbugs&rdquo; which are resistant to many or all antibiotics. This may lead to longer recovery times, or in some cases it may unfortunately result in some multi-resistant infections not responding to antibiotic treatment at all.

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) i&hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Applying Foot Poultices]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The most common reason for very severe lameness in horses is a solar abscess or &ldquo;pus in the foot&rdquo;. This is most common after wet weather when the bottom of the foot becomes softer and more likely to be hurt. It is important to get your vet to examine any lame horse even if you suspect that pus in the foot is the problem as they will be able to rule out other possible causes of lameness, provide some pain relief, and potentially help the pus to drain.

The aim of foot poultices is t&hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Atypical Myopathy]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Atypical Myopathy (also known as &lsquo;Sycamore Poisoning&rsquo;) is a severe and potentially fatal muscle disorder of horses caused by eating Sycamore &lsquo;helicopter&rsquo; seeds and, to a lesser extent Sycamore leaves, that fall onto pasture in the autumn &amp; winter or Sycamore seedlings which grow in the Spring. The seeds and seedlings contain a toxin known as hypoglycin A (HGA). The toxin slows or stops energy production in muscle cells and particularly affects the heart and the muscle&hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bandaging]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[When your horse is injured, a bandage may be needed to keep the wound clean, prevent movement, and apply pressure so that the wound can heal more quickly.

Large wounds and any wound over the knee, hock, or fetlock should be checked by your vet.
It is a good idea to make sure you always have an appropriate bandaging kit in your horse first aid kit.

You will need:


	Dressings &ndash; Melonin dressings are the most commonly used, these stop the wound sticking to the bandage material and &hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Behavioural Problems in Performance Mares]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Behavioural problems in performance mares are common and can arise from a variety of reasons. Behaviour considered undesirable in the performance mare, although rarely, can be due to: 


	Normal oestrus cycle activity
	Abnormal oestrus cycle activity
	Non reproductive cycle factors 




Types of behavioural problems 

The range of behavioural problems in performance mares can be highly varied, which can result in complex investigations to determine the underlying cause. 

Typical &&hellip;]]></description>
<link>https://www.cinderhillequinevets.co.uk/blog/behavioural-problems-in-performance-mares/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Box Rest Advice]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Box rest can be stressful for both the horse and the owner. We have put together some basic advice to try to keep you both sane, but if you are struggling to box rest your horse, please don&rsquo;t be afraid to contact us for further advice.

Feeding

Your horse will only require &ldquo;maintenance&rdquo; energy levels. Many horses will put on weight on box rest and if they are being rested due to an injury this is not desirable - for feeding advice please phone and speak to one of our team.&hellip;]]></description>
<link>https://www.cinderhillequinevets.co.uk/blog/box-rest-advice/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Caring for Your Horse in Hot Weather]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Hot weather has its own range of challenges for you and your horse. Making sure that they don&rsquo;t get dehydrated or struggle to deal with the heat is important.

Water

A 500kg horse needs to drink 25 Litres of water daily in normal weather. This only goes up when the weather becomes warmer, and your horse loses more water through sweating. Make sure your horse always has access to water, check automatic drinkers and outdoor water sources daily to make sure they&rsquo;re filling and clea&hellip;]]></description>
<link>https://www.cinderhillequinevets.co.uk/blog/caring-for-your-horse-in-hot-weather/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Castration]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Colts are generally castrated for ease of management. If a colt is left entire it is usually impractical/impossible to run them in company, with either mares, geldings or other stallions, especially as they mature. They can become difficult to handle, and in some cases, can be so dangerous as to pose a serious risk to the people and other horses around them. The added concern with an entire male is the risk of mares having an unwanted covering resulting in pregnancy, either by an undesirable sir&hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Choke]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[What Is It?

&lsquo;Choke&rsquo; can be a very scary experience for owner and horse alike. The name is misleading, as it refers to an obstruction (usually food) in the oesophagus (food pipe) rather than the trachea (wind pipe).

The most common sign of choke is sudden coughing, wretching and discomfort immediately after eating. This is often followed by saliva and food pouring from the horse&rsquo;s nostrils. It can look extremely dramatic but will often pass quickly.

What Should I Do?
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Colic]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[How to recognise it and what to do

Colic is a term used to describe abdominal pain and can vary from being mild and short lived to severe and life threatening. Colic symptoms usually indicate a problem with the gastrointestinal system, however, other abdominal organs such as liver, kidneys, spleen or urogenital tract can be involved.

Why is colic so common in horses?

Whilst the management and feeding of horses has evolved, the intestinal system of the domesticated horse has not, and con&hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Dentistry]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Horses, ponies, and donkeys are herbivores that have evolved to graze for long periods and one of their key adaptations is a set of hardwearing and specialised teeth that enable them to process forage efficiently throughout their lives. 

What sort of teeth do horses have and how do they differ from our own? 

Horses have &lsquo;hypsodont teeth&rsquo; which means that they have a finite period of growth but continue to erupt throughout life as the surface is worn through grazing. Equine dent&hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ectoparasites ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Flies 

There are several &lsquo;types&rsquo; of fly, which can prove a torment to horses during spring and summer months. Biting flies can pierce the horse&rsquo;s skin and feed on its blood, while nuisance flies lay secretions in and around the horse&rsquo;s eyes, mouth, nose and other sensitive areas. Aside from the threat of an allergic reaction and the annoyance, flies can carry diseases, which they can spread from horse to horse.

A very common type of fly is the Horsefly (approximatel&hellip;]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Although there are in fact 5 different equine herpesviruses (EHV 1-5), the one we see most commonly associated with disease in horses is EHV-1, which can cause respiratory disease, abortions and neurologic disease. Briefly, the other EHVs are:



EHV-2: Rarely causes disease.



EHV-3: This is the cause of a disease called coital exanthema, and is seen as small blisters or lesions of the external genitalia. It is spread during mating, and although there is no direct effect on fertility, &hellip;]]></description>
<link>https://www.cinderhillequinevets.co.uk/blog/equine-herpes-virus-ehv/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Equine Asthma ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Equine asthma (EA) is the new name given to a common respiratory disease that affects horses and ponies. Previous names have included Recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and &lsquo;heaves&rsquo;. The disease is similar to asthma in humans, hence the new name, and is a common reason (in particular) older horses to develop a cough and other signs of lung disease.



Common causes



Disease is caused in susceptible horses by inhalation of dust a&hellip;]]></description>
<link>https://www.cinderhillequinevets.co.uk/blog/equine-asthma/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Equine Gastric Ulceration ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[What is gastric ulceration and why does it happen? 

Equine Gastric Ulceration Syndrome (EGUS) is a common disease affecting the equine stomach. The horse&rsquo;s stomach is divided into two very distinct areas, the non-glandular/squamous region and the glandular region, which are separated by a sharp demarcation called the margo plicatus. Horses can develop ulcers in both parts of the stomach and horses may be diagnosed with either Equine Squamous Gastric Ulceration and/or Equine Glandular Ga&hellip;]]></description>
<link>https://www.cinderhillequinevets.co.uk/blog/equine-gastric-ulceration/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Equine Grass Sickness ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Equine grass sickness (EGS) is a disease of the nerves that coordinate intestinal movement, which causes the digestive system to stop functioning properly.

What is the cause of EGS? 

For many years the cause of the disease was unknown, but it is now thought that toxins released from the bacteria&nbsp;Clostridium Botulinum&nbsp;cause the disease. &nbsp;The signs of the disease shown by horses with EGS reflect the damage to the nervous system.

Grass sickness occurs in several different fo&hellip;]]></description>
<link>https://www.cinderhillequinevets.co.uk/blog/equine-grass-sickness/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Equine Influenza (Flu) ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[This is a highly contagious viral disease of the upper and lower respiratory tracts. There are many different strains of the flu virus, the most common ones seen in this country are H7N7 and H3N8. Whilst equine flu is now endemic within the horse population, the virus strains continually mutate and therefore epidemics or outbreaks of disease can be seen. Vaccine companies regularly update the vaccine to protect your horse against the strains that are currently circulating in this country.

Equ&hellip;]]></description>
<link>https://www.cinderhillequinevets.co.uk/blog/equine-influenza-flu/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Equine Metabolic Syndrome ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is veterinary term to describe horses and ponies who suffer from obesity, insulin resistance and are at an increased risk of laminitis. 

Some breeds of horse and pony are at risk of developing EMS because they have evolved to survive in harsh environments. The native pony breeds are a classic example of this, but others include those adapted to hot, dry environments such as Andalusians and Arabs. These breeds have extremely efficient metabolisms which means the&hellip;]]></description>
<link>https://www.cinderhillequinevets.co.uk/blog/equine-metabolic-syndrome/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Euthanasia and Disposal ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[We all keep our horses for a variety of reasons, from companions through to competition horses. In doing so, we take on the responsibility for caring for our horse such as providing food, water, shelter, healthcare, and treatment when necessary. Another responsibility we have as horse owners, which we often don&rsquo;t think about, is what needs to be done when the time comes at the end of our horse&rsquo;s life. This may be when a horse requires euthanasia, which may be one of the most difficul&hellip;]]></description>
<link>https://www.cinderhillequinevets.co.uk/blog/euthanasia-and-disposal/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Euthanasia - When is the right time to say goodbye ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s always that difficult question when you have an older horse or pony. They are getting progressively stiffer and struggling to hold their condition as well as they used to. You start to ask yourself, is it time to let them go? 



Sometimes, the decision is taken out of our hands as the result of a catastrophic injury or inoperable, incurable colic. Occasionally, horses pass away due to natural causes, however studies have shown that only 9% of horses will die from natural causes, &hellip;]]></description>
<link>https://www.cinderhillequinevets.co.uk/blog/euthanasia-when-is-the-right-time-to-say-goodbye/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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