Castration considerations

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

Male readers may want to look away now, or at least cross their legs. We are, you see, going to begin by explaining how to make a castrato. It’s an uncomfortable subject, for sure, so if you’re of a n

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

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

Fire on a yard will hopefully never occur, but advance planning can save lives if it does. BARTA’s Jim Green outlines what you need to do

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