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As the ‘horse meat scandal’ continues to develop, concern has been growing over the possible danger that bute (phenylbutazone) may impose on human health. In this article, we’ll be discussing what bute is and why it is used, as well as the risks that it may (or may not) carry. Also covered below are the recent results from the FSA …

Our strong and beautiful equine friends should be treated with a mixture of awe, respect and loving affection.  Although horse owners may feel inextricably close with their pets, they would do well to remember that horses are animals of prey.  This means they are easily startled, sometimes by tiny movements in their peripheral vision. So sometimes it is better to …

If you’re a horse owner, there is no doubt that you have at some point had to deal with the menace that are worms. Dealing with worms in horses doesn’t have to be difficult and that is where Pfizer comes in. In time for the 2012 worming season, they released a new website detailing a four point plan that allows …

As we make the transition from winter to the warmer months of spring and summer, one major problem all horse owners will agree on is flies! Flies, midges and all sorts of other flying insect start to emerge when it gets warm and they can be a major pest for your horse. Unfortunately horses aren’t very well equipped to deal …

Prospective horse buyers and loaners may put a great deal of weight on the overall appearance of your horse during their viewing; hence, showing them a nicely groomed and well-turned-out horse might just give you an edge and increase your chances of closing a good deal. It’s important to have the proper grooming supplies on hand to ensure a smooth …

This is an excerpt of an article we wrote for Equine Online: As horse owners, we are constantly doing our best to ensure our horses are living a healthy, happy life. Despite everything we do however, they always manage to find a way to get themselves in to trouble! When things go wrong, as a responsible horse owner, we need …

There are many reasons why finding the right livery yard for you and your horse could be hugely beneficial. Not only will the support you receive help your technique and the way you care for your horse but he or she will no doubt thrive in the safety and comfort of a good yard as well as having the security …

It’s a dream for many people that often can’t be attained in reality due to the exorbitant cost associated with it: owning a horse. Like an oversized child, a horse could cost you an arm and a leg if something goes wrong medically, or if the cost of stabling or livery is so high that board costs as much as …

Welcome to the second part of the Complete Guide to Poisoning in Horses. In this guide we’re walking you through some of the common (and uncommon) sources of toxins and poisons that can affect our horses. This section of the guide focuses on biological poisons, such as moulds, fungi and bacteria – as well as trees and potatoes!

A poison is a compound that irritates, damages body tissue or alters the metabolism. Because horses are trickle feeders and graze for the majority of the time they are awake, on rare occasions they can eat something poisonous. This guide looks at the types of poisoning a horse can suffer from, spotting the signs of poisoning and what to do …