There have been at least 2 reported outbreaks of EHV-1 neurological disease in racing Thoroughbreds in 2017. The first occurred in Pau, France, in April, where 2 horses were euthanased and 27 horses were affected. The disease was limited to one barn with no spread to other barns.

Equine flu is a highly contagious viral disease which can affect all equine species, including donkeys.

Farriery is a highly skilled profession which requires considerable training to become qualified.

In the first of two articles written for endurance GB, NEH Sports Medicine Specialist Fran James discusses common orthopaedic injuries in endurance horses.

In the second article written earlier this year for endurance GB, NEH Sports Medicine Specialist Fran James discusses thermoregulation in endurance horses.

Arthroscopic surgery has revolutionized the treatment of joint problems, in man and horses alike. The technique is minimally invasive, causing the patient minimal discomfort.

Fractures of the metacarpal and metatarsal condyles (cannon bone), and proximal phalanx (long pastern bone) are of the most common fractures in racehorses.

Bent legs in foals are a common problem. Horses can be born with bent legs, or the problem can develop in the first few weeks or months of life. The majority will self-correct with time, but some cases will either fail to improve or get progressively worse, necessitating veterinary treatment. In this article published earlier this year in Horse & Hound, Matt Smith gives an overview of the condition and its treatment.