Foals’ gut bacteria linked to adult health and performance

Lessons from the plague ships centuries ago can help protect our horses today. Fleur Whitlock MRCVS and Richard Newton FRCVS outline simple steps to safeguard your yard

Antibiotics save lives, but they also come with a raft of potential serious side effects in children and adults. Cate Montana rounds up the evidence and offers some effective alternatives

How can science help reduce the risk of fractures in racing, and in turn societal concerns about horses in sport? Christopher M Riggs FRCVS explains

Research into the gut microbiome is growing at pace and Google searches for the topic were up by 89% in the past year. So it’s little surprise that the theme for this year’s Love Your Gut Week (Septem

Research into the gut microbiome is growing at pace and Google searches for the topic were up by 89% in the past year. So it’s little surprise that the theme for this year’s Love Your Gut Week (Septem

Cancer rates are on the rise in young people, says Dr Leigh Erin Connealy. Here are her top tips for getting ahead of it early in life and at any age