I’ve got you under my skin

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

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

Prickly heat, also known as heat rash, is caused by hot, humid weather, excessive sweating and tight clothing. “It occurs when sweat ducts become blocked and sweat gets trapped under the skin, causing

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

During the warmer months, it pays to know how to take care of yourself. From hay fever causing sleepless nights to mistakes with sunscreen putting you at risk of skin cancer, being ‘out of the loop’ c

From the effects of pink noise to the perfect under-rug temperature, a wealth of new research from Hartpury University is unlocking the secrets of equine sleep — and the results are surprising. Catherine Welton reports