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𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

December 2, 2021

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲.

We are very grateful for the support that you have provided throughout this difficult year and we appreciate that so many of you continue to respect our requests for distancing and show your understanding of our need to stay distanced and to continue to wear face masks.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱.

Access to the hospital and rules regarding visiting remain in place. Please follow the guidance of our team members and in particular the clinician in charge of your horse.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

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Russell Parker speaks at The London Vet Show

November 12, 2021

Our vets at Liphook Equine Hospital are often invited to give talks to a wide variety of audiences, such as delegates at veterinary conferences.

Yesterday, Equine Veterinary Surgeon 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 was invited to present 2 talks at the world famous The London Vet Show. Russell discussed managing acute severe lameness and practical tips on intravenous regional perfusion, sub-palpebral lavage catheters and performing nerve blocks.

The London Vet Show, held at London ExCeL, is the largest veterinary exhibition in Europe and runs over two days.

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Equine Winter Health Check Offer

October 29, 2021

At Liphook Equine Hospital we want to help you give your horse the best care possible and make preventative health care simple whilst also saving money.

Preventative healthcare can help identify any potential problems or signs of disease in order to keep your horse, pony or donkey in peak physical condition.

From November through to February we are offering a package of winter health checks and advice at preferential rates for our clients.

Our Equine Winter Health Check, provided by one of our first opinion vets, will ensure your horse is checked over thoroughly and allow them to diagnose any problems early, to help your horse live a long and healthy life.

For more information, please click here

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𝗔𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘆𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

October 28, 2021

Your horses can be more susceptible to Atypical Myopathy in the autumn, when the paddocks are bare and the autumnal winds blow.

Atypical myopathy is caused by horses eating sycamore seeds. These seedlings when eaten release a toxin that slows down the horses energy production in the horses muscle fibres.

Clinical signs to look out for:

Sweating
High heart rate
Depression
Stiffness
Muscle tremors
Colic
Red/ brown urine

Sycamore seeds can travel three times the height of the parent tree. If you have trees near your horses always check for seedlings. If at all possible remove the trees, if this is not possible always make sure that there is enough for your horses to eat and fence off the area where the seedlings are likely to be.

Atypical myopathy has a high mortality rate. However, if caught early enough coupled with aggressive treatment, cases can recover.

If you are at all concerned about your horse potentially eating sycamore seedlings you must contact your vet immediately.

If you would like more information please call us on 01428 723594.

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𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 – 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱?

October 26, 2021

We are fast approaching that time of year again when there are lots of events to celebrate with fireworks. Fireworks can be stressful and frightening to even the most sensible of horses.

The British Horse Society and RSPCA have put together a video and posters to print and download with information and guidance for people planning their own private firework display and a horse owner checklist to prepare and make this firework season as safe as possible for you and your horse.

To view the video, please click here

To download and view the posters, please click here and here

For more information on the laws related to fireworks, please visit the Defra website: bit.ly/3lt2Nl8

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𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝘀 (𝗘𝗛𝗩-𝟭)

October 5, 2021

It is now more than 6 months after the tragic Equine Herpes (EHV-1) outbreak that occurred in Spain earlier this year, when sadly 18 show jumpers died and international events had to be cancelled in 12 countries.

There is an effective vaccine against EHV 1,4 but it is important that boosters are given every 6 months.

If your horse is due their booster, please ring the practice on 01428 723594.

Two horses touching noses each other. Black and white friendship image

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Applications for this position are now closed. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺!

September 8, 2021

𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁

We are looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to join the team in our diagnostic laboratory working alongside other administrative assistants, laboratory technicians and veterinary surgeons on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave for a minimum of 6 months. The daily tasks will involve various administrative roles within the team involving some practical non-technical tasks as well as dealing with phone calls, data entry and other computer-based work.

A personable and pleasant individual who enjoys interaction with colleagues and clients is a crucial requirement. Candidates must also be computer literate, have an excellent telephone manner, be self-motivated and see resolving client queries as a challenge to be embraced on a daily basis.

This position is offered on a full-time or part-time fixed term contract Monday to Friday. The role includes working Saturday mornings on a rota basis for which time off in lieu is provided. We offer a competitive salary package plus cash back health plan and pension scheme.

The role is based at our state-of-the-art equine hospital in Liphook and due to the rural location own transport is essential.

Applications, accompanied by a covering letter and CV, should be sent to Professor Andy Durham, Liphook Equine Hospital, Forest Mere, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7JG, or by email to andy.durham@theleh.co.uk.

Yard Nurse Vacancy

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our yard nursing team based at our state-of-the-art specialist equine hospital in Liphook.

We are seeking a candidate with a proven record of excellent horse care and stable management, in a professional yard. We require a reliable, conscientious, self-motivated applicant. Nursing experience is desirable, although not essential, as full training will be provided.

The positions are full-time, working a variable shift pattern, covering 24 hours. The successful applicant will be required to work approximately 1 in 3 weekends for which time off in lieu is afforded.

The role is based at the hospital in Liphook and due to the rural location access to your own transport is essential.

Please apply in writing to Amy Britcher – Yard Manager enclosing your CV and the names of at least two referees by post to Liphook Equine Hospital, Forest Mere, Liphook, GU30 7JG or by email to amy.britcher@theleh.co.uk.

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🌟𝗛𝘂𝘄 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗘𝗩𝗔 🌟

September 6, 2021

Huw Griffiths, one of our clinical directors at Liphook Equine Hospital, has been presented with his presidential chains of office today in a ceremony at the BEVA Conference in Birmingham (𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻).

Huw said he is looking forward to having the opportunity to lead the Council and make a difference for his fellow vets over the next 12 months.

He is one of our team of 10 road vets, travelling to see clients and their horses all over the south east, and also looks after the practice’s larger stud clients.

A BEVA Council member for six years, Huw has served on the breeding and reproduction committee, as well as chairing the clinical practice committee and the Artificial Insemination discussion forum.

BEVA represents the veterinary industry on a wide range of topics and is committed to championing high standards of equine health and welfare. It also promotes research and education and encourages vets to share ideas that will have a positive benefit on the equestrian community.

🥳🥳🥳𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝘄!🥳🥳🥳

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Essentials of Equine Practice – 17th – 19th June 2022

August 17, 2021

The Essentials of Equine Practice course has run every two years since 2001 and has been expertly composed for recent graduates, and those in their first few years of practice, who intend to work in equine ambulatory practice. Previous delegates have also included those with more experience wishing to refresh their knowledge of general equine practice.

The broad theme is an evidence-based and practice approach to common clinical scenarios. The three days mainly consist of short and punchy presentations, with an afternoon of practical skills training at Liphook Equine Hospital.

The most important part of all is our emphasis on community; come and hang out with current and ex-house vets (our interns), ambulatory vets, internal medicine and surgical specialists, diversifiers, and clinical researchers. Quiz us on our career paths, motivations, and how we make being an equine vet work for us. Let us help support you through your journey in equine practice. There are plenty of chances to meet our team through the course, especially during the evening events: a Friday evening race meeting at Goodwood (with a world- famous DJ afterwards) and a course supper on the Saturday night!

All lectures and accommodation are at West Dean House, a beautiful mansion nestled in the South Downs National Park. All meals, racing and accommodation are included in the registration fee. 2022 will be the 21^stanniversary of the course and it promises to be our best ever! Course registrations opens very soon; contact tasha.wilson@theleh.co.uk to join our Essentials of Equine Practice email list.

Topics include: strangles, coughing, EMS, castration, euthanasia, liver disease, cardiac murmurs, gastric ulcers, abdominal ultrasound, colic work up, acute severe lameness, and many more.

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𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗘𝗛 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀

July 21, 2021

Hi everyone, we are sure, like us, you will be having mixed feelings about the Governments easing of Covid restrictions.

There is no question that it is a relief to feel as though some kind of normality may return to our lives but equally it is obvious that alongside this goes the ever increasing chances of coming into contact with Covid 19 with a risk of either contracting the virus or of having to isolate for 10 days.

Obviously we want you and our team members to stay well, but we also need to avoid team members having to isolate which can leave us short staffed, making it harder to provide the help and care that you need for your horses.

𝗪𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶.𝗲. 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀, 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘁𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲.

We are very grateful for the support that you have provided throughout this difficult year and we are grateful that so many of you continue to respect our requests for distancing and show your understanding of our need to stay distanced and to continue to wear face masks.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀.

Access to the hospital and rules regarding visiting remain in place. Please follow the guidance of our team members and in particular the clinician in charge of your horse.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱. 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹.

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