The fear factor

Peritonitis can be hard to pin down, with varying causes and signs, but can also be serious. Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains its diagnosis and treatment

Although castration is the most common surgical procedure in equine vet practice worldwide, complication rates remain high. Elise Rodden MRCVS explains how the veterinary profession hopes to address this issue

It’s not all fun and games when the days lengthen. Kieran O’Brien MRCVS outlines how to help your horse through summer’s challenges

Problems with a horse’s neck are all too easy to miss, but they can lead to poor performance or behavioural issues, according to vet Isabelle Goodey

Even if your vet agrees euthanasia is in your horse’s best interest, an equine mortality claim may not pay out

The question about wild swimming I get asked most often is: “is it safe?” Rarely does this query refer to the risk of drowning – the usual concern is about the quality of the water. And understandably