Clevedale Vets Equine

13/05/2026

💚🖤 This May, Clevedale Vets is proud to celebrate Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 🖤💚

Throughout the month, we’ll be shining a spotlight on the incredible people who make such a difference every single day - our Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) and Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs) 🐴

From prioritising welfare and comforting your horse to assisting the Veterinary Surgeons with day to day procedures and so much more 💚 Our team truly does it all 🐴

Their dedication, skill, and kindness are at the heart of everything we do 🖤💚

Join us in celebrating these amazing individuals and the vital role they play in keeping your horses happy and healthy 💚🖤

11/05/2026

💚🖤 Alfie Update 🖤💚

🐴 Many of you will remember our previous horse of the month Alfie who is one of the kindest horses you could meet but had a long tough battle with laminitis in his mid 20’s.

🏆 We were over the moon to receive news that our superstar Alfie, now in his late 20’s has been back doing what he loves and has been looking after his fabulous little Jockey, Amaya.

🏆 They also bagged themselves a rosette! Well Done Alfie and Amaya!

09/05/2026

💚🖤 STRANGLES AWARENESS WEEK 🖤💚

TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT

🌡 Treatement depends on the stage and severity of the case. It can range from rest and supportive care to antibiotics and veterinary drainage of abscesses. Fever and swelling may persist for several days but most horses recover with proper care.

💉 Vaccination is available and is recommended for horses at higher risk such as those in large yards or attending events. The vaccine reduces the risk of clinical disease and bacterial shedding but does not completely prevent infection.

⚠️ Strangles can spread rapidly particularly in big yards. Early detection and isolation are key to preventing an outbreak. Working closely with your vet not only protects your horse but also the wider equine community.

⚠️ See below for ways to prevent strangles on your yard 👇

☎️ If you suspect stangles in your horse or have questions and would like to speak to one of our experienced vets, call the practice 01287 623802

07/05/2026

🖤💚 STRANGLES AWARENESS WEEK 💚🖤

👀 Here we have a deep dive into what a Guttural Pouch Wash looks like and what to expect if your horse ever needs one 👀

🐴 Guttural pouch wash is the gold standard way of testing for Strangles, it allows visual inspection of the Guttural pouches and direct sampling. Here at Clevedale Vets, we have in house testing therefore can get your results within 24hrs ensuring a quick and stress free process for your horse 🐴

06/05/2026

💚🖤 STRANGLES AWARENESS WEEK 🖤💚

HOW DO WE DIAGNOSE STRANGLES?

🩸 Blood samples can be more cost effective but may require 1 or 2 samples (2nd sample 10 - 14 days after the 1st if grey-zone result)
🩸 It measures antibodies (the horse's immune response to the bacteria). However, it can miss some long term carriers.

🦠 A guttural pouch wash is much more accurate and includes visual inspection of the guttural pouch and direct sampling
🦠 Looks for evidence of the bacteria itself (using PCR)
🦠 Same day results at Clevedale Veterinary Practice
🦠 More expensive and invasive but less likely to miss carriers

👀 Keep your eyes peeled for a deep dive into a Guttural Pouch Wash and what to expect if your horse needs one 👀

05/05/2026

💚🖤🎂🥳 BIGGLES IS TURNING 1! 🥳🎂🖤💚

🐴 For all the Biggles fans out there, this is a reminder of his story and a fine example of how teamwork, time and TLC really can turn things around 💚

🐴 Here4horses are such a fantastic charity who give everything they have to horses in need like Biggles but they can't continue without your help, please take a look at their page and if you can help to make a donation no matter how small, please do as every little helps towards these fantastic horses getting a life they deserve 💚🖤

🌐 Please follow the link below to read Biggles' heartwarming success story 💚

READ HERE:

Biggles was less than 24 hours old when he was discovered lying helpless in a field, his umbilical cord still attached :: He's was nursed back to health at a vets in Guisborough

05/05/2026

💚🖤🎂🥳 BIGGLES IS TURNING 1! 🥳🎂🖤💚

🐴 For all the Biggles fans out there, this is a reminder of his story and a fine example of how teamwork, time and TLC really can turn things around 💚

🐴 Here4horses are such a fantastic charity who give everything they have to horses in need like Biggles but they can't continue without your help, please take a look at their page and if you can help to make a donation no matter how small, please do as every little helps towards these fantastic horses getting a life they deserve 💚🖤

🌐 Please follow the link below to read Biggles' heartwarming success story 💚

A newborn foal who was dumped in a field and left to die is preparing to celebrate his first birthday after a remarkable recovery, thanks to the dedication of vets and a rescue charity 🥰

Biggles was believed to be less than 24 hours old when he was discovered lying helpless in a field, his umbilical cord still attached. The tiny foal was found by a concerned horse owner, who immediately raised the alarm.

Severely dehydrated, weak and unable to stand, Biggles was in a critical condition and needed urgent veterinary treatment if he was to have any chance of survival 💔

Now, thanks to the care of vets at Clevedale Vets Equine in Upleatham, near Guisborough, and volunteers at the charity Here4Horses in Hunwick, County Durham, which has adopted him, Biggles is is living his best life ❤️

Read the full heartwarming story about his amazing recovery here: https://www.vetpartners.co.uk/practice-news/abandoned-newborn-foal-defies-the-odds-to-celebrate-first-birthday/

05/05/2026

💚🖤 STRANGLES AWARENESS WEEK 🖤💚

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR?

🦠 A very high temperature (often over 38.3°c)
🦠 Swollen, painful lymph nodes around the jaw and throat
🦠 Pus or discharge from the nose
🦠 Loss of appetite and lethargy
🦠 Difficulty swallowing or breathing in severe cases

🐴 If your horse shows any of these signs, it's important to isolate them immediately and contact your vet ☎️ Early intervention can reduce the risk of complications.

☎️ If you have any concerns or questions about your horses health and would like advice from one of our experienced vets, please call the practice 01287 623802

04/05/2026

💚🖤 STRANGLES AWARENESS WEEK 🖤💚

🦠 This week is Strangles Awareness Week, and over the course of the week, we will be providing you with all you need to know about Strangles!

WHAT IS STRANGLES?

🦠 Strangles is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus Equi subspecies equi. It primarily affects the upper respiratory tract and lymph nodes, leading to swelling and the formation of abscesses, most commonly around the head and neck. The term 'strangles' comes from the difficulty some horses have in breathing when these lymph nodes swell significantly.

🦠 Strangles is extremely contagious and spreads through direct horse to horse contact or indirectly via shared equipment, tack, water, feed, or even human hands and clothing. The bacteria can survive in the environment for several weeks, making hygiene and biosecurity crucial. Horses may not show signs immediately but can still spread the disease. Some horses can carry the bacteria in their guttural pouches without appearing unwell, acting as silent carriers.

👀 Keep an eye on our page for more info on Strangles throughout the week!

01/05/2026

💚🖤 CAPTION COMPETITION! 🖤💚

🐴 Our Advanced Practitioner Alistair and Veterinary Nurse Hannah were at Here4Horses earlier this week and captured this photo of the lovely Gabriel and Bertie! Gabriel is very new to the yard but appears to have settled in very well and is already ruling the roost!

Let's have a bit of fun and see what caption everyone can come up with! Just comment below 👇

29/04/2026

💚🐴🖤 MEET MEADOW, OUR MARCH HORSE OF THE MONTH! 🖤🐴💚

💚 To say we all breathed a collective sigh of relief when the beautiful Meadow made a full recovery would be an understatement. Lovely Meadow became extremely sick when she had a suspected adverse reaction to a viral infection, which left all of the muscles in her body inflamed and damaged, including those muscles that keep her alive, like her heart.

💚 Meadow is only still quite young, and when meadows body started to attack her own muscles, it really was touch and go whether she would make it through. Meadow had a condition called myositis, it caused her to have a high temperature, damaged her kidneys and caused her heart to race for several days at a rate of 80-100 beats per minute, which is over twice what it should be.

💚 Meadow was hospitalised at the practice, and our team worked around the clock to save her. She was so sick that we wondered if each check would be the last.

💚 However, plucky and determined Meadow pulled through, and with lots of nursing, intensive care, and no small amount of TLC, Meadow recovered fully and is now working hard on building herself back up to full strength.

💚 A very deserving horse of the month and well done to her owner too, who’s understanding, hard work, commitment, and determination played a huge part in Meadow pulling through. You’re both an inspiration to us all.