Fact Sheets

Here are helpful fact sheets which we provide to give you an overview of common disease and management topics. We are always just a phone call away if you need more advice.
Castration

Castration

Castration is the surgical removal of testicles and this can be carried out at any age once both testicles have descended. Most commonly castrations are carried out between 6-18 months of age and are traditionally done in the Spring due to favourable weather conditions.
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Cushing’s Disease PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction)

Cushing’s Disease PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction)

Equine Cushing’s disease is caused by dysfunction of a small area of the brain called the pituitary gland. This results in hormonal imbalances in the blood.
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Dentistry

Dentistry

Here at Abbey Equine Clinic, we believe that every horse should receive regular, high quality dentistry as part of their routine health care.
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Euthanasia

Euthanasia

As a horse owner, it is a sad truth that a time will come where you may have to make the decision to end their life. This could be from a degenerative disease, a long term illness, dangerous behaviouralissues or an accident.
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Gastroscopy

Gastroscopy

Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is becoming more and more common within the equine population and is something we deal with on a fairly regular basis here at Abbey Equine. It can be the cause of a variety of clinical and behavioural issues but happily the majority of cases are very treatable.
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Hospitalisation Facilities

Hospitalisation Facilities

We all hope our horses will never need prolonged veterinary care, but should this happen you can feel reassured that Abbey Equine Clinic is able to provide them with comfortable, safe surroundings and professional medical and nursing attention.
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Insurance

Insurance

Abbey Equine Clinic recommends that all horses have comprehensive insurance cover including third party and veterinary fees cover. Sadly, decisions about whether a horse can have life-saving or long-term treatment are often affected by financial restrictions.
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Off Label Drug Use

Off Label Drug Use

Sometimes your veterinary surgeon may select a medicine for your horse that does not have a UK licence either for that use, or in the equine species.
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Pain Recognition and Management in Horses

Pain Recognition and Management in Horses

Recognising signs of pain in horses is extremely important in terms of animal welfare and also preventing further complications and prolonged recovery due to pain.
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Parasite Control in Horses

Parasite Control in Horses

Here at Abbey Equine Vets we strive to bring out client and their horses the most up-to-date worming advice and information.
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Pre-purchase Examinations

Pre-purchase Examinations

The standard Prepurchase examination of horses and ponies follows the guidelines as recommended by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the British Equine Veterinary Association.
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Sarcoids

Sarcoids

Sarcoids are a type of skin tumour that commonly affect horses. They are the most frequent skin tumours found in equines, and while they are generally benign, they can be locally aggressive and cause cosmetic issues.
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Strangles

Strangles

Strangles is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi (S. equi). It is one of the most commonly diagnosed and important infectious disease of horses and ponies world-wide. It is one of the oldest known equine infectious diseases, first being recognised and reported in Roman times.
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Stud Medicine & AI Clinic

Stud Medicine & AI Clinic

At our purpose built clinic we will be offering a range of reproductive services to our equine clients.
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Vaccinations

Vaccinations

At Abbey Equine Clinic, we recommend vaccinations against Tetanus and Equine Influenza for all equines.
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Wound Management and Bandaging

Wound Management and Bandaging

Unfortunately, horses are very good at injuring themselves despite their owner’s best attempts to avoid this, so it is important to have some basic first aid knowledge to be prepared for these situations.
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Stud Medicine & AI Clinic

Stud Medicine & AI Clinic

At our purpose built clinic we will be offering a range of reproductive services to our equine clients.
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Castration

Castration

Castration is the surgical removal of testicles and this can be carried out at any age once both testicles have descended. Most commonly castrations are carried out between 6-18 months of age and are traditionally done in the Spring due to favourable weather conditions.
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Cushing’s Disease PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction)

Cushing’s Disease PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction)

Equine Cushing’s disease is caused by dysfunction of a small area of the brain called the pituitary gland. This results in hormonal imbalances in the blood.
Download >
Pain Recognition and Management in Horses

Pain Recognition and Management in Horses

Recognising signs of pain in horses is extremely important in terms of animal welfare and also preventing further complications and prolonged recovery due to pain.
Download >
Pre-purchase Examinations

Pre-purchase Examinations

The standard Prepurchase examination of horses and ponies follows the guidelines as recommended by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the British Equine Veterinary Association.
Download >
Hospitalisation Facilities

Hospitalisation Facilities

We all hope our horses will never need prolonged veterinary care, but should this happen you can feel reassured that Abbey Equine Clinic is able to provide them with comfortable, safe surroundings and professional medical and nursing attention.
Download >
Strangles

Strangles

Strangles is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi (S. equi). It is one of the most commonly diagnosed and important infectious disease of horses and ponies world-wide. It is one of the oldest known equine infectious diseases, first being recognised and reported in Roman times.
Download >
Insurance

Insurance

Abbey Equine Clinic recommends that all horses have comprehensive insurance cover including third party and veterinary fees cover. Sadly, decisions about whether a horse can have life-saving or long-term treatment are often affected by financial restrictions.
Download >
Euthanasia

Euthanasia

As a horse owner, it is a sad truth that a time will come where you may have to make the decision to end their life. This could be from a degenerative disease, a long term illness, dangerous behaviouralissues or an accident.
Download >
Gastroscopy

Gastroscopy

Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is becoming more and more common within the equine population and is something we deal with on a fairly regular basis here at Abbey Equine. It can be the cause of a variety of clinical and behavioural issues but happily the majority of cases are very treatable.
Download >
Off Label Drug Use

Off Label Drug Use

Sometimes your veterinary surgeon may select a medicine for your horse that does not have a UK licence either for that use, or in the equine species.
Download >
Dentistry

Dentistry

Here at Abbey Equine Clinic, we believe that every horse should receive regular, high quality dentistry as part of their routine health care.
Download >
Parasite Control in Horses

Parasite Control in Horses

Here at Abbey Equine Vets we strive to bring out client and their horses the most up-to-date worming advice and information.
Download >
Sarcoids

Sarcoids

Sarcoids are a type of skin tumour that commonly affect horses. They are the most frequent skin tumours found in equines, and while they are generally benign, they can be locally aggressive and cause cosmetic issues.
Download >
Vaccinations

Vaccinations

At Abbey Equine Clinic, we recommend vaccinations against Tetanus and Equine Influenza for all equines.
Download >
Wound Management and Bandaging

Wound Management and Bandaging

Unfortunately, horses are very good at injuring themselves despite their owner’s best attempts to avoid this, so it is important to have some basic first aid knowledge to be prepared for these situations.
Download >

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If you have any veterinary or administrative enquiries you can phone on 01873 840069 during business hours (Mon-Fri 9.00am – 5.30pm) or alternatively complete the form below and submit your enquiry. One of our veterinary, nursing or administrative staff will be pleased to respond to you by phone or email as soon as possible during office hours.

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Abbey Equine Clinic

Llansabbath Barns, Llanellen, Abergavenny, Gwent NP7 9BY
T: 01873 840 069 

E: office@abbeyequine.co.uk
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Ride and Stride, St Arvans, Chepstow. NP16 6DN
T: 01291 444877
E: office@abbeyequine.co.uk
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