Equine hospital hosts clinic for local horses in need
Procedures carried out at the clinic included dental care and castration.
Cambridge Equine Hospital has hosted a special healthcare and education clinic for local horses in need.
The hospital, which is part of the University of Cambridge's veterinary school, saw 27 horses and their owners attend the clinic to receive veterinary care as well as support and advice.
Services carried out included dental care, farriery, faecal worm egg count testing, microchipping, passporting, and castration.
As well as helping horses and their owners, the clinic also provided an opportunity for veterinary students at the university to get hands-on experience.
The event was held in collaboration with The British Horse Society and the BEVA Trust.
Gemma Stanford, director of horse care and welfare at The British Horse Society said: “Prevention through education and proactive action is something we strongly believe in, as well as guiding and supporting equestrians at every point of their journey with horses.
“Collaborative initiatives such as this play a significant role in achieving this goal; we’re proud to have organised such a successful day.”
Anna Hollis, director of equine services at the University of Cambridge, added: “The collaborative efforts not only enhance the wellbeing of horses in need but also nurture a new generation of compassionate and skilled equine veterinarians.”
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