Microchipping and Vaccination Days at Ledston Equine Centre

New British Showjumping rules come in to effect 1^st April 2012: 

Flu Vaccinations – All horses and ponies must have up to date flu vaccinations to compete in British Showjumping National classes effective from 1^st April 2012.

 

Micro-Chip:  All NEWLY registered horses jumping in national classes (not Club) must be micro-chipped from 1^st April 2012.  Horses that are currently registered with British Showjumping will not need to be micro-chipped at this stage.

 

Vets at Ledston Equine Clinic kindly agreed to hold six days where you will be able to get your horses / ponies vaccinated and microchipped at reduced prices. Four of the dates are Ledston Equine Centre British Showjumping fixtures.

Please visit their website  for schedules:   http://www.ledstonequine.co.uk/showjumping.html

 

 

Equine Influenza: Highly infectious viral disease which affects the respiratory tract. Widespread throughout the horse population and spread directly horse-to-horse or via contaminated people, tack or equipment. Signs: include a dry, harsh cough, fever, nasal discharge and lethargy.  May kill older, or very young animals. Following a bout of 'flu, horses need complete rest for at least 6 weeks.

 

Tetanus: Caused by bacteria found in soil. Enters the body through wounds, or foot punctures. Signs: Horses will develop progressive muscle stiffness resulting in a "rocking-horse" stance and "lock-jaw", ending in paralysis of the respiratory muscles. Tetanus is almost always fatal, and is only less common these days due to widespread use of good vaccines.