Whistling sound in canter
At the Veterinary Clinic in Emmeloord veterinarian Ids de Boer conducted a clinical test on a 9-year-old Friesian gelding. When assessing the horse´s movement...
Ovarian cysts: spoilsport for getting pregnant
Cysts in flushing fluid
In spring Dr Karin Hendriks enthusiastically took up the mare supervision for a breeder with several Friesian mares. ‘In this herd...
‘Reborn’ Friesian filly
With the help of a rope veterinarian Tineke de Haan puts pressure on the chest of a ‘dummy’ foal.
Last week vet Tineke de Haan...
Sick because of the beestings
May 21, 2020
(Photo: Karin Sevink)
Veterinarian Gerrit Kampman received a phone call from an anxious breeder. His mare had given birth to a healthy foal...
Dental caries / tooth decay
June 16, 2020
The cavity in the molar of this 16-year-old gelding has been filled (Photo: Lingehoeve)
Veterinarian Anne Hiensch-Zeijlmaker has specialised in dentistry. At the...
Zebra rugs really do the job
Horses in ‘Zebra’ rugs are less afflicted by flies. This is the outcome of research carried out in Great Britain. The stripes disrupt the...
Oesophageal blockage
July 14, 2020
There is no real treatment for megaoesophagus, the only possible action is aimed at easing the problem (Photo: iStock)
In the evening just...
Growing, socialising: there´s lots to learn for young stock
Cute little foals don´t grow up to strong 3-year-olds all by themselves. The importance of proper procedures for raising young stock is still underrated,...
Foals on their own feet
August 20, 2020
For foals it’s very important to have a playmate to grow up with.
For the whole summer the foals have been in the...
