Medicine Vet Referrals, Nottingham (2025)

06/09/2025

Our new logo - because a static logo suggested we are fixed in one location.

We come to your horse, providing specialist care from world class veterinarians at home.
This weekend Mark is providing specialist care at Burghley Horse trials for those needing specialist internal medicine care.

01/09/2025

🌍 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 – 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗼 & 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺

This month, our team is sharing equine expertise on both sides of the Atlantic.
🇺🇸 San Diego At the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium (VECCS), 𝗗𝗿. 𝗚𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 will deliver three sessions:
🫁Pulmonary Hypertension in the Horse: What Can We Learn from Other Species?
🗞️Critical Review of the Literature – Common Pitfalls
🫀The Cardiovascular System and Sepsis: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches

🇬🇧 Birmingham, UK At BEVA Congress, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗻 will present
💊 The drugs don’t work: Navigating refractory gastric ulceration
💡Moral Maze debate: “Horses in Sport – Benefit or Detriment?”

From the USA to the UK, September reflects the breadth of our mission: advancing equine medicine, debating key welfare issues, and sharing clinical insights with colleagues worldwide. This represents just a small part of our global reach from what has proved to be a busy year

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲, 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽.

13/07/2025

A massive thank you to for sponsoring the cooling fans at for .

Four star care for equestrian athletes at all levels. It might have been hot - but this attention to the highest standards of care has meant horses could compete safely.

and to Alison Butler - for all you do for animal welfare.

Next - let’s have showers too (a quick Amazon purchase made such a difference) - soak and fans and shade.

12/07/2025

☀️☀️𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀☀️☀️

For years, we relied on sponge and scrape. It worked, or seemed to, in a cooler, cloudier Britain. But those days are changing. Climate change means what we always did is no longer enough.

In the lead-up to the 1996 Olympics, there were real concerns about whether equestrian events could safely go ahead due to the heat, height and humidity. But those same temperatures are now becoming a reality here in the UK.

So this weekend, whether you’re riding or running an event, please prioritise 𝗦𝗼𝗮𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲
💦Soak with cool water
🚿 Repeat frequently
🚫Skip the scraping – it slows cooling

Evaporation cools by drawing heat from the body to turn water into vapour. It’s GCSE physics in action. Latent heat of evaporation does the hard work, not scraping.

And if you’re not competing but planning to work your horse, think carefully about when. Riding at 6am can be a quiet and beautiful way to see the British countryside. There’s less heat, fewer flies and hardly any traffic.

08/07/2025

We’re proud to celebrate creativity within our team — and we’d love for you to join us.

📅 Wednesday 9th July
🕚 11:00 BST (GMT+1)
📍 Live from Landings at the Institute of Photography, Falmouth

Dr. Gayle Hallowell will be part of a special live event marking the opening of the latest MA Photography exhibition. The session will include interviews, reflections, and discussion around the creative process and what this work means to those involved.

📽️ Join the event via Microsoft Teams:
👉 http://bit.ly/44BUF8m

If you can’t make it live, don’t worry. The session will be recorded and we’ll share a link shortly after.

05/07/2025

📸 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲.🩺

Alongside advancing our understanding of gastric disease, contributing to the Havemeyer consensus , and treating some of the most complex equine cases, Dr. Gayle Hallowell is also pursuing a master’s in photography at the University of Falmouth. Her work has been selected for a group exhibition, showcasing images that explore the quiet spaces around her garden with a striking, contemporary lens.

Just like diagnostic imaging, photography is about light, contrast, and interpretation. It’s not about the kit. It’s about how you see. Gayle’s creative work reflects the same thoughtfulness and precision she brings to her clinical role. She’s also helping to shift the balance in a field that remains largely male dominated.

We’re proud to support creativity within our team. It makes us better clinicians, better problem solvers, and more reflective practitioners.

The exhibition will be online from Wednesday at 11am. We’ll share details shortly on how to view and explore the work.

21/06/2025

💧 𝗔𝗧𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔 1996: 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆, 30 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝗽.

In preparation for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics the equestrian world was braced for a serious welfare threat for horses in addition to its altitude:
🌡️ 34°C heat
💦 60%+ humidity

Thanks to the groundbreaking work of Dr David Marlin the Games went ahead safely. His research revolutionised our understanding of equine thermoregulation - horses cool by the latent heat of evaporation. Sweat scrapers should have become a relic of the past.

💡 The science was clear:
• Soak with water
• Leave it on
• Let airflow do the work

𝗡𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗡𝗼 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝘂𝗴𝘀. 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲.

Now, 30 years on, the UK is facing the same conditions. This week:
🌡️ Temperatures of 30–32°C
💦 Humidity exceeding 50%—pushing heat stress thresholds

Atlanta 1996 isn’t a historical case study. It’s modern climate reality.

And yet, incredibly—some veterinary practices are still promoting sponging and scraping. If they haven’t updated their advice in 30 years

It’s 2025. The climate has changed, but the science still stands. It’s time the advice caught up.

21/06/2025

🔥𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝘂𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲

Your horse doesn’t cool down by drying off - they cool by evaporation.

Scraping water off or trapping heat under a sweat rug undermines cooling and puts your horse’s health at risk. This isn’t opinion — it’s basic thermoregulation.

Sweat scrapers and sweat rugs are outdated dogma. And yet, disappointingly, some large equine clinics are still promoting their use today.

In 34°C heat, that advice is not just wrong — it’s dangerous.

Follow the science. Choose vets who understand equine physiology, not just tradition.

✅ Soak.
✅ Shade.
✅ Repeat.
❌ No scraping.
❌ No rugs.

04/06/2025

"Cool" hot weather tips! ☀️

The notion that a hot, recently exercised horse needs to walk until they are completely cooled off is a myth. A 2020 study found that out of the five methods tested, the quickest way to return to normal body temperature was stationary with continuous tap water application. This doesn't mean that you should abruptly stop exercise—finish your ride or training session with a slow walk to allow your horse's heart rate and breathing to gradually return to normal, but after that your sweaty, hardworking horse should be offered a cool shower and drinking water (small but frequent amounts) without delay.

Overall, enjoy your summer rides but be aware of signs of heat stress in your horse. When heat and humidity soar, even moderate exercise can push your equine friend's body temperature beyond safe limits! Be sure to contact your veterinarian for more information about heat stroke and for recommendations tailored to your horse's individual situation.
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Information brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

31/05/2025

Being told your horse has a heart issue can be alarming. But it’s not always a sign of something serious.

When we listen to your horse’s heart, we might hear a murmur or an irregular rhythm.
• Murmurs are sounds from turbulent blood flow, often linked to how the valves work.
• Dysrhythmias (or arrhythmias) are changes in how the heart’s electrical system controls its beats.

Some are completely normal and reflect the horse’s ability to adapt. Others – like atrial fibrillation – need attention.

That’s why we don’t stop at listening.
We bring horse-side ECGs, exercise tests, and longer-term monitoring when needed – backed by over 50 years of expertise.
We assess your horse’s rhythm in real-life conditions to decide:
• Is this normal or abnormal?
• Does it affect performance or safety?
• What’s the right next step?

We provide answers – not panic.
Evidence-based, calm, and focused on your horse’s real needs.

📩 Concerned about your horse’s heart?
Don’t wait and wonder. Contact us today to arrange a consultation and get the answers you and your horse need.

27/05/2025

𝗦𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲?

Social media is littered with posts about gastric disease in horses, but it’s not just about scoping and prescribing. At Medicine.Vet, we don’t just diagnose, we understand, we assess, and we build a plan that works for your horse and for you.

We don’t just have access to any old specialists. We have the specialists who did the research and wrote the textbook. Our new Gastric Disease Owner Page brings together their expertise evidence-based, actionable advice.

No fluff. No sales. Just science.

Our approach covers:
• ESGD and EGGD as distinct, not interchangeable, syndromes
• The limits of scoring and diagnosis (yes, even if you scope!)
• How to balance management, medical therapy, and nutritional support
• What really works (and what’s just marketing)—and how to optimise your chances of success

Did you know? Mark Bowenwill be speaking at BEVA - The British Equine Veterinary Association congress this year about refractory gastric disease—because it’s horribly common, and we want to share our expertise.

Oh, and Mark and Gayle don’t just write our website content. They also write the code (by hand) to engage you and educate you.

🔗 Explore the new gastric resource here:
https://www.medicine.vet/owners/gastric

𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂? 📞 Message us directly or book your consultation today.

26/05/2025

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲.𝗩𝗲𝘁: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺
Equine cardiology at Medicine.Vet is led by two of the most experienced specialists in the UK. Dr. Gayle Hallowell and Dr Mark Bowen work side by side to deliver advanced cardiac care – from field diagnostics to complex arrhythmia management.

Mark’s contribution to the field is recognised internationally. He is co-editor of Cardiology of the Horse, the definitive textbook used by equine vets worldwide. His research spans atrial fibrillation, murmurs, and the impact of heart disease on performance – all grounded in practical, real-world clinical experience.

This isn’t just a referral service. It’s a cardiology team committed to raising the standard for horses everywhere.

𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲?
We’re here to help – get in touch to discuss how we can work with you at your yard or clinic.

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