Tern Vets Equine

08/10/2022

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15/09/2022

We join the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the rest of the world in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, may she rest in peace.❤️

08/09/2022

❗️🌳 Acorn warning! 🌳❗️

It's that time of year, we wanted to share a reminder of the risks posed by acorns around this time of year 🍂

Acorns are poisonous to horses as they contain Gallic Acid and Tannic Acid, which are both toxic substances that can cause damage to the liver and kidneys, including internal bleeding.

Signs of acorn poisoning in horses include depression, dehydration, loss of appetite, lethargy, mouth ulcers, colic and constipation.

While acorn poisoning is rare, some horses can be naturally more susceptible than others and only need to ingest a small amount to make them ill. The recent weather conditions may also make the acorns carry larger amounts of toxins than usual due to the stress the dry weather has put on the trees. This dry weather has also made autumn pasture conditions less favourable in many areas, increasing the likelihood of horses eating acorns.

Acorn poisoning can sadly often be fatal, so prevention is key. Avoid letting your horses graze underneath oak trees in autumn - if you can’t avoid the field, fence off the area containing the oak tree to prevent access to the acorns. Be aware that acorns can travel during windy conditions!

📞 If you suspect your horse is suffering from acorn poisoning, call us immediately on 01630 656300

05/04/2017

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23/02/2017

Doris is making her presence felt today with the wind and rain hitting down hard, which means that looking after your horse might become a bit trickier over the next few days! If your horse is particularly scared in windy weather we advice that you stable them whilst the conditions remain wintery. The combination of a cold wind and rain or sleet is probably the worst case scenario for a horse. Under those conditions, without shelter, they can quickly become chilled. Older horses, in particular (from their late teens on up), tend to have difficulty maintaining their internal temperatures in such circumstances, and are at risk of losing significant amounts of weight in the winter months, a loss of condition that sometimes can be very difficult to regain in the spring. This is not the case with all horses and the good news is that most of them are naturally well-equipped to handle bad conditions. Many breeds such as a Dartmoor’s, Shetlands and Exmoor’s are far more tolerant of cold conditions than we poor hairless humans are; in fact, horses tend to be far more stressed by heat than by cold.

21/12/2016

Just missing out on Sports Personality of the year, Nick Skelton and Sophie Christiansen should be very proud of there final places this year. Nick finished in an impressive third place, while Sophie finished in fifth place.
Nick and Sophie were nominated along with 14 other top athletes that were nominated for the award and both were in the packed audience at the SPOTY ceremony looking very glamorous in Birmingham on the 18th December.
Eight-time Paralympic gold medallist Sophie was nominated after she retained both her London 2012 individual titles in Rio in September, as well as team gold, while Nick won hearts across the world when he and Big Star took individual gold in Rio, following winning team gold in London 2012.
Congratulations Nick and Sophie!

20/12/2016

20/12/2016

When Nancy Elwood from Elk City, Oklahoma, went to check on her horse the other day, she got quite a surprise. The woman saw something very unusual on top of her horse's head - one of the chickens, a birdie named Chickaleta, was calmly taking a nap atop Rocky. Elwood quickly took out her phone and c...

28/11/2016

At this time of year when the leaves are falling we need to be extra careful of sycamore poisoning in horses. A toxin called Hypoglycin-A found in sycamore seeds is what can cause this Atypical Myopathy through ingestion. This can cause extreme cramping, irreparable muscle damage and in extreme cases death. To ensure that your horse does not suffer from this ensure that you clear fields and water troughs of sycamore seeds, leaves and saplings. If this is not possible, do not allow horses to graze affected paddocks or fence off affected areas.

25/11/2016

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25/11/2016

Mud fever is frustratingly common in wet weather and treatment is not simple. Horses with particular hairy feathers, white legs or pink skin are prone to getting this infection. If you are going to wash the mud of your horse’s feet, then ensure that you dry them thoroughly afterwards. The organism that causes Mud fever can enter the horse’s body through broken skin, which multiplies in the damp, warm epidermal layers, starting an active infection. In order to prevent this from happening try to keep your horse as dry as possible either with stabling during the wet weather or by using weatherproof rugs