by Steve Wildman | Feb 8, 2019 | Delaware Equine Vet Services, Horse
Background Racing was shut down today as a precautionary measure to restrict the movement of thoroughbred race horses and prevent any further spread of the equine influenza (flu) virus within the racing community. This is a standard contingency in the event of an...
by Ben Battaglia | Jan 30, 2019 | Delaware Equine Vet Services, Zone Visits
PLEASE NOTE CONSOLIDATION OF ZONE VISIT DAYS -We have combined the four zone areas (originally North West, North East, South East, South West) on four days to now two zone areas (North of A303 and South of A303).This consolidation means that all areas will be covered...
by Steve Wildman | Aug 14, 2018 | Delaware Equine Vet Services, Horse, Notices
A new law was introduced in June this year requiring horse, pony and donkey owners to microchip their animals to prevent abuse and improve welfare. This law will come into force on 1 October 2018. Previous to this law only horses born since July 2005 had to be...
by Ben Battaglia | Jul 11, 2017 | Delaware Equine Vet Services, Delaware Farm Vet Services, Delaware Small Animal Vet Services, Events
We are proud to be sponsoring the Yeovil Show this weekend and would love to see you there! We have some exciting special offers that are only available during the show, and will have some goodies available too! The show – which was founded 150 years ago – boasts a...
by Suzanne Lawler | Apr 5, 2017 | Delaware Equine Vet Services, Horse
Choke is a relatively common condition seen in horses and ponies and is typically caused by an obstruction of the oesophagus, usually with food but occasionally a foreign body can be involved e.g. wood or plastic. Fortunately most cases of choke resolve quickly...
by Steve Wildman | Mar 16, 2017 | Delaware Equine Vet Services, Zone Visits
Changes to the Equine Zone Day Visit Scheme in 2017 For many years we have conducted a zone day visit scheme with no visit fee. From 1st June 2017, a discounted fee of £22.55 inc VAT will be charged for a zone day visit. This represents a 50% discount on our...
