MBG Equine Vets

MBG Equine Vets We are the Equine team of a mixed vet practice based in Droitwitch.

šŸ„‡ Exciting News! šŸ„‡ We would like to congratulate Anne on her recent award. šŸ† She is the proud recipient of The Ray Willi...
03/06/2026

šŸ„‡ Exciting News! šŸ„‡
We would like to congratulate Anne on her recent award. šŸ†
She is the proud recipient of The Ray Williamson Award.
This is a prestigious accolade presented by the Association of Racecourse Veterinary Surgeons (ARVS) to honor individuals for outstanding services and lifelong contributions to racehorse welfare and the British horse racing.
Well done Anne and much deserved!!
šŸ†

25/05/2026

Feeling the heat this long weekend?
Remember to protect yourself and your horse in the warm weather, sun cream, shade and lots of water is really important this week!

itā€™s going to be VERY HOT šŸ„µ
DOā€¦ apply sun cream to pink skin like the muzzle, horses get sun burned too!
DOā€¦provide several sources of water

DOā€¦give them access to shade and if you have them ,fans!

DOā€¦add water and salt to feeds, this will increase water intake and reduce the chance of colic

DOā€¦soak hay nets

DOā€¦Use cold water to hose your horse off if they seem warm, evaporating water will help them cool down

DONā€™Tā€¦ Soak rugs with water, the water in the rug will become trapped and warm up. Midges need water to hatch and a breeze to fly so if you can no fly rugs are best today!

DONā€™Tā€¦ Transport your horse unless absolutely necessary, itā€™s illegal for commercial horse transporters to move horses in temperatures over 30ā€™ C without air conditioning.

DONā€™Tā€¦ exercise your horse until temperatures have dropped

DONā€™Tā€¦ Hesitate to call your vet if youā€™re concerned about your horse!

DOā€¦give your vet and yourself some water if you see them in the hot weather, we need to stay cool and hydrated too!! šŸ˜ŽšŸ§Š

Weā€™ve been busy doing lots of castrates this spring! Why Castrate?We castrate c**ts and stallions to make them easier t...
25/05/2026

Weā€™ve been busy doing lots of castrates this spring!

Why Castrate?
We castrate c**ts and stallions to make them easier to handle, enable them to be kept with other horses and to prevent the risk of any unwanted pregnancies.

When Should we Castrate?
Spring or autumn are our preferred times to perform castrations to avoid summer flies and the winter mud, if you're currently considering castration we would , if possible, recommend waiting until temperatures drop in the autumn.

Most c**ts are castrated at about 1 year old although they may be sexually mature from 9 months old onwards. We can castrate c**ts earlier but both testicles need to have descended and should be easily palpable.
Stallions over 4 years old have a more developed blood supply and may require referral to an equine hospital as the surgery has a higher risk rate.
Donkies also have a higher risk rate for castration than horses so can benefit from referral, particularly if they are mature.

How are castrates done?
We perform most of our castrates standing with the c**t well sedated, the best place to do this is within a clean, well-lit stable or barn although we can do it in a small paddock.

Local anaesthetic is placed into the area on both sides and both testicles and associated structures are surgically removed through incisions into the scrotal sac which are left open to allow drainage. The blood vessels and other structures are crushed at the same time as they are cut which helps to stop bleeding.
As with all veterinary procedures there are risks associated with castration. We will discuss these with you in detail if you book in your horse for castration.

How should a horse be managed after castration?
Following castration we recommend keeping the horse confined for at least 12 hours so they are easy to monitor and not tempted to do too much running about but after that we recommend letting them move around outside in a paddock to reduce swelling. They should be kept away from mares and fillies for a further 8 weeks following the surgery as they can still be fertile and show stallion like behaviour during this time.

Warm weather makes the perfect environment for flies to flourish. Lots of flies mean we are seeing more conjunctivitis ...
18/05/2026

Warm weather makes the perfect environment for flies to flourish. Lots of flies mean we are seeing more conjunctivitis this year.
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the tissue surrounding the globe of the eye, it can be caused by irritation due to bacterial growth spread between horses by contact with infected eye fluid from rubbing faces or pesky flies. Horses will usually come in with a closed eye, redness around the eye and increased creamy or crusty discharge.

It can be tempting to treat this problem by yourself by bathing the eye, however if an infection has taken hold bathing alone will not be sufficient and if your horse is holding his eye shut it means that they would benefit from some pain relief! Another reason to get eye issues checked quickly is that if your horse is rubbing their face more due to conjunctivitis they are much more likely to get an ulcer on the surface of their eye which needs careful monitoring and treatment to prevent long term damage to the surface of the eye.

There are several eye problems can cause your horse to hold their eye shut and a careful exam is needed to work out which treatment is appropriate for your horse. For this reason please donā€™t start your horse on any medication left over from any previous eye treatment before your vet has checked it.

Comment below if you want more posts on eye problems

After talking about strangles last week and with the rising numbers of equine flu cases in the country we wanted to talk...
11/05/2026

After talking about strangles last week and with the rising numbers of equine flu cases in the country we wanted to talk about how you can protect your horses.

As the weathers getting warmer there are more opportunities to take your horses out and about; to shows, fun rides and other events. Whilst youā€™re having fun remember to take a few steps to make sure youā€™re not taking anything other than rosettes home with you.

Strangles, flu, herpes virus and other infections can all be unknowingly picked up whilst out and about over the summer.

šŸ’‰ Vaccinate your horse! Vaccines reduce the severity of symptoms and the likelihood of spreading disease.
šŸ“ Keep new horses separate (so that they cannot touch noses at all with any current horses) for at least 2 weeks after they arrive, this will give a chance for any infections to breakout without risking spreading them to their new friends. This is also the best time to worm them!
šŸ™…ā€ā™‚ Donā€™t touch other peopleā€™s horses whilst out at an event and donā€™t let other people handle your horses ā€“ if you really want to stroke a cute pony when youā€™re out remember to wash your hands well before handling your horse again.
šŸ’§ Take your own water and feed buckets with you and donā€™t let other horses drink your water. Shared water troughs are a big risk when it comes to picking up viruses.
šŸ§¼ Wash your lorry/ trailer when you get home.
šŸŒ” Check your horseā€™s temperature regularly. This is our earliest indicator of disease. Normal temperature shouldnā€™t be above 38.5C. If your horseā€™s temperature is high, then do not take them out and contact your vet.
šŸ¤³Go to https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/horse-health/disease-prevention/ for more information

Strangles Awareness Week 2026 has been amazing! Once again, there has been fantastic activity both on and offline. By po...
10/05/2026

Strangles Awareness Week 2026 has been amazing! Once again, there has been fantastic activity both on and offline. By posting, sharing, liking, attending events and asking questions we really are spreading the word, not the disease.

As cases of Strangles continue to affect horses and owners all over the country, giving horses the BEST protection is more important than ever. SAW26 may be drawing to a close, but the threat of infectious disease sadly isnā€™t. By working together, we really can turn the tide on Strangles.

Because every horse can get Strangles, and every person can make a difference

Did you know that Strangles can survive on clothing, equipment or the sole of a boot? Today, SAW shares some simple step...
09/05/2026

Did you know that Strangles can survive on clothing, equipment or the sole of a boot? Today, SAW shares some simple steps that can help stop unwelcome bacteria hitching a ride with very welcome yard visitors!

08/05/2026

Getting out and about with horses can be great fun, but it also increases the risk of picking up an unwanted infection. Discover simple ways to keep horses safe while still making the most of life together in todayā€™s Q&A video.

Using sensible precautions when welcoming new horses is one of the BEST ways to protect a yard from Strangles. But what ...
07/05/2026

Using sensible precautions when welcoming new horses is one of the BEST ways to protect a yard from Strangles. But what are the risks and which steps can guard against them? Strangles Awareness Weekā€™s quick guide is here to help!

06/05/2026

What practical steps can protect a horse from Strangles? In todayā€™s Q&A video Dr Abbi McGlennon explains that while situations vary, the are four key ways that any owner can consider when looking at the BEST ways to steer clear of infectious disease.

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MBG Veterinary Surgeons, Dodderhill Court
Droitwich
WR90BE

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Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
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