As another spring comes to an end and summer is fast approaching, the risk of fire danger is increased. Therefore,…
Animal Welfare
Race day veterinarians examine on average one horse in every 16 starters across Victoria. Having your horse examined is just…
Whilst sometimes it is hard to make sense of horses, they have five senses like us. A recent scientific study, referenced…
Most of us welcome the warmer weather associated with the coming change of season. Unfortunately, warmer weather also means there…
The standardbred horse is becoming increasingly popular as a performance and pleasure animal, their tractable nature and durability is common knowledge….
Integrity Matters’ vets continue their look at electrolytes, this time with a focus on bicarbonate. Bicarbonate or good old baking soda: Why is…
Respiratory disease is second only to musculoskeletal disease as a recognised cause of poor performance in racehorses. The syndrome of…
Ringworm, or dermaphytosis, is a highly infectious and contagious fungal disease of the skin that can affect most animals, including…
Integrity Matters’ vets continue their look at electrolytes, this time with a focus on chloride. The saying is “where sodium goes, chloride…
Integrity Matters’ vets continue their look at electrolytes, this time with a focus on potassium. What is potassium: Potassium is an essential…