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Check out World Horse Welfare's online horse health advice library or call our Advice Line on +44 (0)1953 497 238 for help.

Check out World Horse Welfare's online horse health advice library or call our Advice Line on +44 (0)1953 497 238 for help.

Check out advice on horse health care topics ranging from how to tackle mites to treating mud fever to how to control worms in horses.

Disease prevention in horses

Disease prevention in horses

Caring for your horse includes protecting them against the threat of disease.
Equine grass sickness

Equine grass sickness

A guide to managing horses with equine grass sickness, which can be a debilitating and frequently fatal equine disease.
Headshaking in horses

Headshaking in horses

Headshaking has been well described as a syndrome for many years but is still a largely misunderstood condition.
Heatstroke in horses

Heatstroke in horses

It is important owners take precautions to avoid their horses getting heatstroke as the severest cases can be fatal.
Laminitis in horses

Laminitis in horses

What causes laminitis, how to recognise it and what to do if your horse shows signs of laminitis.
Mites: how to treat them in horses

Mites: how to treat them in horses

Find out how our experienced teams tackle this itchy problem in affected horses and ponies.
Mud fever in horses

Mud fever in horses

What does the term mud fever mean and how do you treat it? Get advice from World Horse Welfare.
Ridden issues: troubleshooting unwanted behaviours

Ridden issues: troubleshooting unwanted behaviours

Is your horse being a pain or are they in pain? Dr Sue Dyson busts some of the myths about ridden horse behaviour.
Sweet itch

Sweet itch

Sweet itch is one of the most common allergic skin diseases affecting horses in the UK - learn how to prevent and manage it.
Teeth

Teeth

Find out who should check a horse’s teeth, how often and how to tell if your horse has dental problems.
Worms: how to control them in horses

Worms: how to control them in horses

What damage do worms do to horses? What are the best ways to control worms in horses and when should I worm my horse?
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