Critical moments

Weaning can be stressful for foals, and that stress can have lifelong repercussions. Gemma Pearson FRCVS explains what you can do to minimise such effects

EHV can cause devastating illness and has no cure. Fleur Whitlock MRCVS and Richard Newton FRCVS explain what can be done to limit the risk

It’s dawn in a meadow in southern Bavaria. A faint breeze ruffles the grass and whispers through the leaves of the woodland nearby. It seems deserted. Yet look closely – there, in the shadow between b

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Mud fever is usually associated with winter weather, but a particularly painful – and often persistent – variation can occur in the sunnier months. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS casts light on summer mud fever and how to treat it

Research has highlighted concerning attitudes among equine vets, and the need for culture change in the industry