The Stables Equine Practice

19/08/2025

🐴 Our Summer Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🐴

If you have an emergency our vet team are still here for you 24/7.
Call us on our emergency pager: 07623 984 669.

06/08/2025

🐴More in our series about Strangles🐴

Today we are looking at signs, what should you be on the lookout for?

Continue reading: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/animal-insights/horses/strangles/

04/08/2025

We're continuing our series on Strangles

🐴How is Strangles transmitted?🐴

Strangles is transmitted through direct and indirect contact - but it is not an airborne disease. This means that strict biosecurity measures can usually limit the spread of disease when there are outbreaks.

Direct contact involves horses touching one another. Indirect contact can be a major cause of strangles spread, and is caused by clumps of bacteria called fomites which travel on objects - humans hands, clothing or boots, water buckets, feed bowls etc.

It is usually no ones fault when outbreaks occur, and the important thing is to be responsible and to limit spread if you discover you do have an infected horse.

Continue reading: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/animal-insights/horses/strangles/

01/08/2025

🦠We are aware there are currently some cases of Strangles in the area, which is understandably causing some concern! 🦠
We will be sharing some posts and resources on what Strangles is, how to prevent your horse from getting it, and how to look after your horse during an outbreak.

🐴What is Strangles?
Strangles is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus equi (commonly called S. equi)

It is a highly contagious respiratory disease of horses, donkeys and other equines, and is one of the earliest ever recorded horse diseases – it has been around for nearly 800 years. It does not infect humans or other animals.

Being highly contagious means that only a few bacteria are capable of causing disease in an uninfected horse. The bacteria does not survive long in hot dry conditions but can survive extended periods of time (several weeks/months) in wet conditions or water. This is why water troughs can be a common source of infection. Strangles infection is very common in horses in the UK and worldwide, with hundreds of outbreaks every year in the UK alone.

Continue reading: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/animal-insights/horses/strangles/

What horse Strangles, how to prevent your horse from getting it, and how to look after your horse during an outbreak.

07/07/2025

☀️ Rising temperatures can be tough on our horses - but a few simple actions can make a big difference.

Whether they’re out in the field or in the stable, here are 5 key ways to help keep your horse cool, hydrated and healthy in the heat 🐴💧

19/06/2025

🐴 We’re hiring: Equine Veterinary Surgeon 🐴

Looking for your next equine role in a supportive, friendly team? We have two exciting opportunities at The Stables Equine Practice near Wells, Somerset - one full-time and one maternity cover.

You’ll join a close-knit, experienced team handling a varied ambulatory and clinic-based caseload - from pet ponies to sports horses. The role includes clinical teaching of final-year vet students, with flexibility to build your own interests and caseload. Excellent facilities, a strong support network, and a beautiful location make this a great next step in your career.

📲 Full details & how to apply: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/work-with-us/equine-veterinary-surgeon-the-stables-equine-practice/

Langford Vets - Equine Veterinary Surgeon (The Stables Equine Practice)

18/06/2025

🐴 Still time to book your place! 🐴

A few appointments remain for our upcoming Equine Dentistry Clinics with Dr Karen Moore.

🦷 For just £50 (including VAT and sedation), your horse will receive a full oral examination and dental rasp.
More advanced procedures also available by pre-booked appointment.

📅 Clinic dates:
• Wednesday 25th June
• Monday 14th July
• Monday 18th August

Don't miss out - book now! Call us on 01749 830 666 or visit our website for more details: https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/news-updates/discounted-dentistry-clinics/

Langford Vets - Discounted Dentistry Clinics

06/06/2025

🐴Discounted Dentistry Clinics🐴

As part of our commitment to final year vet students at the University of Bristol, we are pleased to be able to offer a few discounted dentistry clinics at the practice.

The clinics will be run by Dr Karen Moore BVSc CertAVP (ED) FHEA CATE MRCVS who has an advanced certificate in Equine Dentistry. The discounted price is inclusive of an oral examination and routine rasp under sedation.

Cost:
£50 inc. VAT and sedation. This includes a full oral examination and dental rasp.

Karen can also undertake more advanced dental work (at an additional cost), by pre booked appointment only.

Dates:
🦷Wednesday 25th June
🦷Monday 14th July
🦷August 18th

Call us to book: 01749 830 666

22/05/2025

🐴 Our Late May Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🐴

However, if you have an emergency our vet team are still here for you 24/7.
Call us on our emergency pager: 07623 984 669.

12/05/2025

All over for another year! 🐎

A great week of weather and sport at the 2025 Badminton Horse Trials.

Special congratulations to Team Bragg and Alex’ fantastic performance riding Debbie Nuttall’s beautiful bay gelding, Ardeo Premier.

Well done Eddie - enjoy some of that well earned spring grass!

08/05/2025

The Badminton Horse Trials 2025 gets underway today and is set to enjoy significantly better weather than in the past couple of years!

Tim is once again looking forward to an exciting event as Veterinary Services Manager and will be joined by Jenny and Penny during the week.

Wishing all competitors a fantastic week of sport!

02/05/2025

🐴 Our Early May Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🐴

However, if you have an emergency our vet team are still here for you 24/7.

Call us on our emergency pager: 07623 984 669.