“Good biosecurity should always be practised, not just during a disease outbreak,” We are all aware that good biosecurity measures should be taken at all times, not just when there is an outbreak. Equine diseases can affect all horses and with increasing amount of infectious disease, it is important these practises are put in place. […]
Lottie Coughtrie
Time to freshen up your stables?
As we are approaching the end of summer (although very much hope we have a few more sunnier days ahead), it is time to think about getting your stables ready for the horses coming back in for Autumn and Winter. There is no better time while we still have the good weather to consider giving […]
Biosecurity protocols for travelling
Biosecurity are the protocols that you put in place to reduce the risk and spread of infection. When attending shows and competitions, it is important that everyone helps prevent the spread of disease by following a good biosecurity routine prior to and during the event. Prior to leaving for a competition It is important that […]
8 top tips to clean your stables and yard in summer
Although summer feels like it is only just starting to appear, lots of the horses are on holiday and it is time to do those yard jobs that are always on your to-do list. 1. Stables need to be fully emptied, rubber matting removed and any feeding/water troughs removed if possible. 2. Disinfecting of the […]
What is Strangles
Strangles is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria (Streptoccoccus Equi). It can affect all horses, ponies and even donkeys with the bacteria affecting the lymph nodes initally. What are the signs of Strangles? Every case can vary between those mildly affected to hose who are more severe and have serious issues breathing. This […]
Three reasons to use antibacterial paint
Lasting and effective protection A wide range of research has gone into anti-bacterial paint.This has resulted in, finally proving that the additives within the product will provide lasting and effective protection. This will include protection against harmful, bacteria mould and fungi. This will simply help your paint or the coating you have applied to minimise […]
Stable Shield hits the new criteria set by racing industry
At the beginning of the year in the UK there were outbreaks of Equine Influenza forcing some race meetings to be abandoned to reduce the risk of spreading the disease. Subsequently the National Trainers Federation (NTF) had the objective to improve the standards of hygiene at racecourse stables. Research was carried out by the Irish […]
Stable hygiene and biosecurity
Some infections only occur once and don’t spread between horses, however there are many contagious equine diseases, with some being zoonotic (able to pass between humans and animals). Depending upon disease severity, horses may need veterinary help. Even if your horse is only mildly unwell or even asymptomatic, disease outbreaks can impact upon training, competition […]