Cambridge Equine Clinic

08/10/2026

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29/09/2026

New equine receptionists in training - Hugo and Nellie Dignipets Cambridge Equine Clinic

26/09/2026

18/09/2026

⚠️ Equine Grass Sickness: call for vigilance⚠️

We are seeing a recent increase in reported Equine Grass Sickness (EGS) cases and are urging all horse owners, yard managers, and vets to stay vigilant.

Here is how you can help protect your horses and support ongoing research:

🚨 Stay alert: monitor the International collating centre alerts, the EGS dashboard, and regularly check the EGS risk map for local alerts.
🌿 Take extra care: use heightened precautions on premises or fields with a known history of EGS.
📋 Report cases if you suspect or confirm a case. Please submit it to the EGS Fund reporting page. Logging cases and contributing to the Biobank is critical for research breakthroughs.
🛡️ Review preventative management. Simple management tweaks can help lower risk on your pasture.

Read the full guide provided by the Equine Grass Sickness Fund on potential risk-reduction practices here:
👉 https://www.grasssickness.org.uk/advice/potential-management-practices-which-may-reduce-the-risk-of-grass-sickness

05/09/2026

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‼️Our phone lines are currently not working‼️

For any emergencies this weekend please call the following number 07720161826

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09/07/2026

This morning we were called out to assist with the rescue of a pony that found itself stuck in a counter drain in Earith. This pony was lucky to escape unharmed.
This is the third call-out for Fire & Rescue this week for the same group of ponies We suspect this is due to the lack of provision of easily accessible fresh water.
We appeal to those responsible for these ponies that adequate supply of water is provided at all times.

24/06/2026

Hot weather is on the way. Here’s how to help your horse stay comfortable ☀️

With temperatures expected to rise across the UK this week, now is a good time to check your horse’s hot weather care.

A few simple steps can make a big difference:

💧 Make sure your horse always has access to clean, fresh water. A 500kg horse may drink 50–70 litres (4-6 buckets) a day in hot weather.

🌳 Provide shade or shelter, especially during the hottest parts of the day.

🪰 Help protect against flies with fly masks, repellents and regular poo-picking.

🧴 Use sun protection for horses with pink skin or white/grey hair, especially their noses.

🌡️ Know the signs that your horse may be struggling, including lethargy, dark urine, reduced droppings, fast breathing, nostril flaring, or slow recovery after exercise.

If you think your horse may be showing signs of heat-related illness, contact your vet immediately. Move them into shade, offer water, and begin cooling by continuously applying cold water over their body while help is on the way.

For more advice on caring for your horse in hot weather, visit ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Rn6s7E

19/06/2026

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Due to a staff event the office will be closed from 4pm today (Friday 19th June).
The phones will be through to the on-call vet for any emergencies.
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14/06/2026

🤔🐴 Did you know EIDS has an information sheet for horse owners explaining the benefits of disease surveillance?

🔹Here at EIDS we want to help educate horse and yard owners about disease surveillance and why it's so important

Our resource explains:
➡️ What disease surveillance is
➡️ The benefits of disease surveillance
➡️ How to contribute and what information is shared

Find and share the resource following this link:https://equinesurveillance.org/landing/resources/EIDS_Contribute_to_disease_surveillance.pdf

04/06/2026

A big thank you to Louis and Sky, who visited the clinic last week to help our final-year elective veterinary students develop their practical ultrasound skills.

Owned by our vet Theo, both horses were fantastic teachers while students practised performing a FLASH scan and tendon ultrasonography.

Fun fact: Louis and Sky are both rehomed racehorses, and Louis was bred by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

FLASH (Fast Localised Abdominal Sonography of Horses) is a rapid ultrasound examination of the abdomen that allows vets to assess key abdominal structures and identify abnormalities such as excessive fluid, intestinal distension, or changes associated with gastrointestinal disease. It is a valuable tool in the investigation of horses with colic and other abdominal conditions, helping clinicians gather important diagnostic information quickly and non-invasively.

The students also had the opportunity to practise tendon ultrasound examinations, learning how to assess tendon structure and recognise abnormalities associated with injury.

A huge thank you to Louis and Sky for their patience throughout the day and to Theo for bringing them along to support the training of the next generation of equine vets.