Bishopton Equine Veterinary Services

26/05/2026

⭐️ Prevention is always better than cure ⭐️

Clinical director, Ben, has provided useful information on the prevention of Strangles for Boroughbridge Equestrian in their Strangles Series.

Watch the video below to find out how to prevent Strangles on your yard.

22/05/2026

May Bank Holiday ☀️

Over the bank holiday weekend, we will be operating on an emergencies only basis.

Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 26th May.

Please call 01765 602396 to reach one of our vets on call.

06/05/2026

A tough start... This Mini Shetland foal sadly lost his mum at just 2 days old, and a foster mare was urgently needed. Luckily for Okie, one was found in time.
Mothering on went well and we're all pleased and relieved it was a successful outcome (especially Georgia the case vet!).
Okie is doing brilliantly with his new mum and we wish him, Annie and his owner all the best for a less stressful summer! ☀️

Update Sat 2nd 6.15pm - OkieDokie foalie has successfully been bonded with a new mummy thanks to supervet Georgia & we're now trying to stimulate her milk production for him🤞🤞 Thank you so much everyone for the staggering wealth of support 🙏💞

🌈💝🖤🖤🖤💝🌈

01/05/2026

Early May Bank Holiday ☀️

Over the bank holiday weekend, we will be operating on an emergencies only basis.

Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 5th May.

Please call 01765 602396 to reach one of our vets on call.

09/04/2026

Get to know our speaker ahead of our Client Evening today.

We're delighted to be joined by Jacqui Matthews, who will be sharing her expertise on "How to use diagnostic tests to support sustainable worm control in horses" which relates perfectly to our worming scheme.

Join us this evening at 19:00 for this free webinar and gain practical advice to support your horse's health. A zoom link will be sent via email prior to the event.

Please sign up by scanning the QR code or by following this link:
https://forms.office.com/e/E8qihgB78b

31/03/2026

🐣 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 🐣

Friday 3rd April
8:30 – 12:00
Out of Hours Service after 12:00

Saturday 4th April – Monday 6th April
Out of Hours Service

Tuesday 7th April
Normal opening hours resume

For any horses on long term medication, please check you have sufficient medication to last over the Easter period and contact our office immediately if you are running low.

20/03/2026

As we enter Spring, we will be re-introducing our Weight Management Scheme and would love for you to join us.

This scheme includes two weight management appointments with one of our vets at the clinic, two insulin blood tests to check for EMS and one-to-one continued support throughout the programme.

To sign up to our Weight Management Scheme or for more information, please speak to one of our vets or contact the office on 01765 602396 or [email protected].

19/03/2026

Great to see Boroughbridge Equestrian raising awareness of Strangles!

13/03/2026

⭐️ Client Evening with Jacqui Matthews ⭐️

As members of XLVets, we're delighted to invite our clients to join a live online webinar on Thursday 9th April at 19:00 with Equine Parasitology expert, Jacqui Matthews BVMS PhD FRSE FRCVS RCVS specialist (Parasitology).
The session will explore how diagnostic tests can support more sustainable worm control in horses - linking in well with our Worming Scheme.

Sign up by following the link or scan the QR code below:
https://forms.office.com/e/E8qihgB78b

10/02/2026

Castrate Tetanus Protocol

Tetanus is a serious and preventable disease which enters the body through wounds, practice policy is that all horses must be vaccinated against tetanus before being castrated.

Horses can be vaccinated from 6-months-old. The initial tetanus course requires 2 vaccinations 4 weeks apart and immunity develops 2 weeks after this initial course – often tied in with the initial 'flu vaccines.
We book in castrates 2 weeks after the 2nd vaccine to ensure sufficient immunity and protection against tetanus - please allow a total of 6 weeks when planning your colt’s castration.

As ever, please call the practice on 01769 602396 or email at [email protected] to book.