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Keeping Horses in Optimal Shape: The Importance of Equine Body Condition Scoring
When it comes to horse care, few things are as important - and sometimes as overlooked - as maintaining a horse’s optimal body condition....
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May 143 min read


Caring for Older Horses: Veterinary Considerations for a Healthy Senior Life
Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine, nutrition, and overall horse care, many horses are living well into their twenties and even...
clwalne
May 13 min read


Equine Lice: Not so lice to see you ..
What Every Horse Owner Needs to Know. A quick reference guide. Equine Lice Lice in horses might be more common than you think and can...
clwalne
Apr 122 min read


Spread the love not the muck today and celebrate St Valentine with us!
St. Valentine's Veterinary Quiz: Horse Edition Test your love for horses and their health with these 5 romantic (and educational)...
clwalne
Feb 142 min read


Out of Hours Care – How does it work?
At Cotts, we are proud to be an independent equine practice providing complete, 24/7 ambulatory first-opinion and referral services 365...
clwalne
Feb 72 min read


Job Vacancy: Pharmacist/Stock Controller
Location: Cotts Equine, Narberth Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you passionate about...
clwalne
Feb 32 min read


Sweet Itch - spotting, preventing and stopping.
How to ditch the itch! Every year as the weather gets warmer, we start to see horses with sweet itch. This is an allergic reaction to the...
clwalne
Jan 203 min read


Seeing things clearly: CT Scanner brings Cowbridge to the forefront of Veterinary care technology
STOP PRESS!! After months of hard work and planning, we are delighted to announce it is finally in! The installation of the innovative...
clwalne
Oct 21, 20242 min read


Equine Herpes Virus: What to do about this ever present threat
Following a number of enquiries regarding Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) and vaccination, we have put the following helpful information...
clwalne
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Summer News Incoming!
Our Summer Newsletter is now out. Please click on the PDF to open it and catch up with all the latest news from Cotts. Please get in...
clwalne
Jul 5, 20241 min read


Let's talk .... Diets and Supplements
Just like humans, horses require a balanced diet if they are to thrive and maintain a healthy weight, and it can often feel daunting and...
clwalne
May 13, 20242 min read


Equine Internship 2024
Are you looking to fast track your career in equine veterinary practice? You want to be fully prepared for life as an equine vet, and...
clwalne
Apr 23, 20244 min read


We are on an Egg hunt!
This is a great time for the start of your summer worming plan with the grazing season fast approaching and so, this Easter, we are on an...
clwalne
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Newsletter! The 'Almost Spring' Edition
Please read our latest Newsletter; including articles on Mud Fever, Gastric Ulcers, Strangles and Exam Success from our very own Becky!...
clwalne
Feb 12, 20241 min read


Understanding Strangles
Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the of the head and neck caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus equi subspecies...
clwalne
Feb 12, 20242 min read


October Newsletter - the halloween edition!
Happy Halloween one and all! To celebrate this most spooky of days, we have our latest Newsletter featuring articles on Clipping and...
clwalne
Oct 31, 20231 min read


The countdown to the CT scanner has begun!
There’s an air of excited anticipation at Cotts, as progress gathers pace of the installation of our new Asto Equina CT scanner in the...
clwalne
Sep 14, 20231 min read


Cotts Equine lead the way with new Equine scanner technology in UK first
Hugely exciting times at Wales’ only Equine Hospital, as we proudly announce further investment to the Cowbridge Practice with a European...
clwalne
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Rain, rain and more rain...
Mud Fever or mud rash is a common problem during the winter. It is a bacterial infection and legs become inflamed and sore. Contact us if...
clwalne
Nov 17, 20222 min read


Strangles - what you need to know
What is strangles? Strangles is an infection of the upper respiratory tract with a bacterium called Streptococcus equi equi. Strangles is...
clwalne
Nov 1, 20223 min read

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