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Licensed by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate


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Manufactured in the United Kingdom


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look even closer, as slight weight loss can be hidden under a winter coat.


Routines during winter are vital to ensure everything runs smoothly, so in your morning or evening routine try to adopt a simple set of health checks.


Daily checks


Observation – On entering the stable in the morning or the field in the evening, observe your horse. How does he look? Is he alert, with pricked ears and interested in your presence?


Stance – It is perfectly normal for a horse to rest a hind leg but resting a front leg or being reluctant to move could indicate a problem.


Check the Legs – Rub your hands down all four legs, checking for wounds and feeling for any bumps and swellings.


Hooves – Pick feet out daily and place a hand on all four hooves to check for heat. Heat accompanied by sudden


Get Hands-on – Remove rugs every day and run your hands over his body, checking for areas where the rug may have rubbed and also to keep an eye on body condition. The coat should be smooth and shiny.


Robinson Animal Healthcare has a wide range of products for all your first aid requirements including the market leading Animalintex®, which is the only VMD licensed multi-layered absorbent poultice available in the UK and the legendary Veterinary Gamgee®.


For more information contact Robinson Animal Healthcare on 01909 735000 or visit www.robinsonhealthcare.com


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onset of lameness could indicate an abscess.


Droppings – Check the frequency and consistency of droppings. Has your horse passed the sufficient number of droppings since your last visit? Picking up on subtle changes early can make a real difference to the outcome, particularly when faced with a horse suffering from colic.


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