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Here’s what you need to know about this month

The Government’s competition watchdog has released its report on the veterinary industry

Hoof pastern conformation can be influential in the development of lameness. Merry Smith MRCVS outlines its significance and the problems that can result

Taking a blood sample from a horse is a common veterinary procedure that can provide a lot of important health information. Equine vet Lucinda Ticehurst explains what the procedure involves, why it is done and what the test can potentially tell us

Research has looked into owners’ conflicting views about their horses’ welfare and lives