Most horses aren’t being difficult when they react — sometimes dangerously — to vets. They’re trying to make something unpleasant stop. Emily Bevan finds out how to make examinations calmer and safer

As a medical student, I had a total of two weeks’ training in dermatology – the specialty for skin diseases. That made it a bit of a shock when I entered general practice, where every other patient se

Horses who travel internationally are subjected to greater potential disease risk than those who don’t. BEVA junior vice-president James Crabtree FRCVS outlines the relevant vaccination advice

Healthy soil grows healthier plants — and that matters to your horse. From gut health to hoof quality, Sian Constantine explains the benefits of diverse grazing and how to encourage it on your land without costly inputs

Riding a spooky horse can be unnerving, but it’s a natural equine response. Charlotte Cooper finds out how to turn down the startle factor for a more confident and enjoyable ride

Even if nobody in your family has asthma, if you’re regularly around children you’ve probably seen inhalers used for asthma treatment. Asthma is really common – it affects at least 1 in 10 children an