EQUINE HEALTH CARE AND BLOGS

Blogs from Loch Leven Equine Practice

Welcome to our blogs where you can find more detailed information on common ailments and frequently asked horse care and equine veterinary questions from a trusted source.

Please feel free to enjoy and share them with anyone who might find them useful, but please do not copy for commercial purposes without prior consent.

If you have any questions relating to any of the content below then our team are delighted to help.

Horse wearing a fly rug and mask
Vet Approved
Loch Leven Equine

Sweet Itch in Horses

Sweet itch is caused by an allergic reaction to insect bites, usually associated with the Culicoides midge. Find out how to. prevent or manage sweet itch.

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horse hoof xray
Vet Approved
Loch Leven Equine

Navicular Syndrome

Navicular syndrome is a relatively common cause of forelimb lameness and the term is used to describe many different causes of pain from the navicular region – not just the navicular bone itself.

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Vet Approved
Loch Leven Equine

Kissing Spines

Primary back pain associated with the bones of the back is more commonly referred to as ‘Kissing Spines’ – although there are other causes of bony back pain as well (eg articular facet or joint disease).

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