Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) is an increasingly recognised condition in horses and ponies and, most importantly, is a major risk factor for laminitis. Traditionally, we have tended to associate EMS with overweight horses and ponies - particularly those with a characteristic cresty neck and increased body condition score. However, our understanding of the condition has developed considerably. Not every overweight horse has EMS, and not every horse with EMS is overweight. Th

Job title: Equine Care Assistant Working hours: 40hr week Location: Hospital based, Cotts Equine Hospital, Cowbridge. How to apply: CV and brief covering email to alice@cottsequine.co.uk; informal enquiries and Teams meetings welcome Are you passionate about horses, enjoy hands-on work and would love to be part of a busy equine veterinary hospital? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Equine Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Cotts Equine

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Having a horse on box rest can be an anxious time for everyone involved, but it doesn’t need to be! In this article I’m going to discuss the most common approaches to handling your horse on box rest to ensure they have a safe and stress-free time. A horse may be on box rest for a number of reasons, for example whilst healing from a wound, tendon injury or fracture. There’s a variety of methods you can introduce to help turn this sudden change in routine and exercise into a po

We would like to make our clients aware of a recent increase in equine influenza (EI) cases across the UK, and to highlight the steps you can take to protect your horses. According to the latest update from Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance (EIDS), there have been 21 confirmed outbreaks across 15 counties since late March. There has been a notable rise in cases in recent weeks, with additional outbreaks reported in previously unaffected areas. A significant number of the

We now have a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Student Equine Veterinary Nurse to join our growing nursing team at Cotts Equine Hospital. This hospital-based role offers the opportunity to train within an equine referral and first-opinion hospital environment, supporting the delivery of a high standard of patient care and client service while developing the skills required to become a qualified Equine Veterinary Nurse. Working alongside our exper

Small Visible Redworms Small redworm (cyathostomins) are among the most significant internal parasites affecting grazing horses in the UK. Although individually small, they can pose a serious health risk when present in large numbers. Horses become infected by ingesting larvae while grazing. Once inside the gut, the larvae may burrow into and encyst within the lining of the large intestine. In this dormant state, they can remain hidden for months and are not detected by routi

Cotts Equine were the proud winners of the Rural & Agricultural Business of the Year at the Swansea Bay Business Awards last Friday at Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. The annual awards, which celebrate businesses ‘making waves’ across the Swansea Bay region of Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire, and Pembrokeshire, are judged by an independent panel of industry-wide experts. Thrilled to win the award, Cotts Director and local girl, Holly Thomas, said ‘We are so happy to b

It’s been a huge couple of weeks at us at Cotts. We are very proud to announce the official opening of our new, additional, operating facility in Cowbridge, with this video showing an orthopaedic procedure that was performed in Cowbridge last week. Our purpose-built hospital now allows us to offer advanced surgical procedures, dedicated referral services, and comprehensive out-of-hours emergency care across South Wales. Our team is here for you whenever you need us and we loo

Cases can come in all manner of forms, but there are some that you don’t hear about every day, so we are sharing this case with the kind permission of the owner to highlight the importance of regular checking of your horse and highlighting anything out of the ordinary – no matter now minor it is. Please note : The following video contains graphic images and footage of a medical nature that some may find upsetting. Please proceed with caution. Footage for educational purposes.

There are many conditions that can be detected by examining a horses teeth, and as they are constantly growing, it is imperative to keep on top of them. Please join us at our dental day on Thursday 20th November. All bookings receive £10 off. Please call 01834 860871 to book.

You will all have seen our recent posts about Strangles and the harm it can cause to horses. If you haven’t had a chance to see these...

Work continues apace on the new hospital in cowbridge, and so we thought it might time for another little update from James. Enjoy the tour!

Are you passionate about horses and looking for a rewarding role in a supportive team? Cotts Equine, a busy and friendly equine...

Looking to thrive in a supportive, progressive, and friendly environment? Come and join us at Cotts Equine. We are seeking a full-time...

We now have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced veterinary nurse to join us in providing an enhanced patient and...

With the arrival of warmer weather, horse owners are faced with a familiar seasonal challenge: flies and biting insects . These pests...

As an equine veterinary surgeon, one of the most important pieces of advice I can give horse owners is this: be prepared. Accidents and...

Healthy hooves are the foundation of a healthy horse. As the old saying goes, "No hoof, no horse" and it’s absolutely true. Hoof problems...