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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
