Tag: Horses
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Omnicompetence – maybe not so foolish?
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The first of April brought with it the usual abundance of amusing online articles, tweets and blogs, only claiming credibility until midday – and the veterinary community was no exception. Some April Fools were obvious hoaxes – such as Sun Life’s courtesy pet scheme, offering owners a replacement pet in place of their beloved while…
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Work hard, play hard
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At the end of January I travelled down to Nottingham for the third annual Student Equine Veterinary Association (SEVA) symposium. The weekend was crammed with lectures, practicals and seminars relevant to horses in particular, for equine enthusiasts from all UK vet schools – and even some from further afield. Auspicious start Any congregation of vet…
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A high-risk profession
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Currently nursing a bruised tailbone after being propelled twice from a four-legged fiend I had a disagreement with regarding a small upright jump, I can’t help but wonder why we do these stupid things. Horses can be hazardous enough when you’re on top of them, but they’re not all angels at ground level either. The…