Autumn Watch - Equine Newsletter

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Every horse can get strangles. Every person can make a difference.

Over the past few months, we’ve seen a rise in confirmed strangles cases. Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects horses and other equids.

How to get involved with our Amnesty

Book first Strangles vaccine of the Primary course during November (3rd to 28th) £45*

Arrange the second vaccine 4 weeks later and this vaccine will be FREE OF CHARGE

Vaccination is from 5 months of age. The first booster is recommended 6 months after the second vaccination and every 6-12 months after depending on your horse’s risk of infection.

If you are a yard owner with multiple horses to vaccinate please contact us to discuss arrangements to help reduce visit costs *After Early Settlement Discount. Please note visit fees still apply and this vaccine is not included in the Health Plan

Find out more about Strangles

Atypical Myopathy

As the weather cools and autumn approaches, horses grazing on pasture with sycamore seeds or seedlings are at risk of atypical myopathy – a potentially fatal muscle disease. Signs to watch for:

Stiffness or reluctance to move
Muscle tremors or weakness
Difficulty breathing or sweating excessively
Dark-colored urine

There is no antidote and sadly even with prompt veterinary attention there is a high mortality rate.

Acorn Poisoning

Autumn brings beautiful fallen leaves and acorns, but did you know these can be toxic to pets and horses?

Watch out for:

Loss of appetite, dehydration
Lethargy or weakness
Abdominal pain or colic in horses
Diarrhoea

There is no antidote and it can cause severe gastrointestinal and kidney damage. Prompt veterinary attention is vital if acorn poisoning is suspected.

Equine Health Plan

We all know the value and benefit of keeping our horses happy and healthy, and we at Selworthy Vets want to help you reduce and spread the cost of routine preventative healthcare.

There are 3 plans to choose from, catering for every equine from companions right up to competition standard. Find out more

Autumn Equine Parasite Control

As we move into autumn, it’s important to maintain parasite control in your horses to keep them healthy and performing well.

Worm Egg Counts (FECs): Test your horses’ faeces to identify which horses need treatment – helps target worms effectively

Contact our equine team today on 01548 853322 to discuss worm egg counts and your horses parasite control

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