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Cowbridge officially opens its operating doors
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
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Nov 181 min read


Penile cancer in Older Geldings
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.
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Oct 162 min read


Equine Dental Day, Cowbridge - 20th November
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.
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Oct 161 min read


Strangles - Vaccination Amnesty
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...
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Oct 111 min read


Hospital Update - Cowbridge
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!
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Sep 251 min read


Equine Veterinary Assistant – 6 Month Sabbatical Cover
Are you passionate about horses and looking for a rewarding role in a supportive team? Cotts Equine, a busy and friendly equine...
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Sep 231 min read


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Sep 230 min read


Equine Veterinary Surgeon – Join Our Proudly Independent Practice
Looking to thrive in a supportive, progressive, and friendly environment? Come and join us at Cotts Equine. We are seeking a full-time...
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Sep 113 min read


HEAD EQUINE NURSE OPPORTUNITY COTTS EQUINE HOSPITAL CARDIFF
We now have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced veterinary nurse to join us in providing an enhanced patient and...
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Jul 222 min read


Fly Control: Protecting Your Horse from Summer Pests
With the arrival of warmer weather, horse owners are faced with a familiar seasonal challenge: flies and biting insects . These pests...
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Jul 22 min read


Equine First Aid Essentials: What Every Horse Owner Should Have
As an equine veterinary surgeon, one of the most important pieces of advice I can give horse owners is this: be prepared. Accidents and...
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Jun 202 min read


Common Hoof Problems in Equids and How to Prevent Them
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...
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May 292 min read


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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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Feb 72 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...
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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...
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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...
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Oct 4, 20241 min read

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