News and Events
Its that time of year again! We are super excited to announce we will be once again exhibiting at Burghley Horse Trials on the 5th-8th September – Lots of exciting offers and prizes again this year…more details to follow over the coming weeks. Keep an eye on social media posts. See you there!
There are many posts at the moment informing readers that ragwort is an unjustifiably persecuted plant with a whole set of myths promoted by the equine industry. While this plant is undeniably pretty when it comes into flower (now is the flowering season), if found in our horses pastures it is simply a plant growing in the wrong place.
What you need to know about Ragwort:
• Ragwort is a common weed that is easy to identify due to its bright yellow flowers
• The plant is highly toxic to horses, and if eaten can lead to liver failure. The damage it does is incurable and can be fatal
• Clinical signs to look out for are: the horse may become lethargic, lose weight, show signs of colic, head pressing and they can even go blind
• It is essential you remove the plant early as the young weed is less bitter and so more palatable for the horse
The best way to remove the plant is to pull the whole plant and roots up. Make sure you wear gloves as it can also be harmful to humans. You should then place the weed in a bag (feed bags are ideal) and burn it.
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Annual Health Checks at Fellowes Equine.
Do you know about our annual health check packages and what they offer. Please call the practice on 01487 773333 if you would like to know more.
Fellowes Equine supports MAGPAS AIR AMBULANCE as our local chosen charity.
We are proud to say all of our team have been able to take part in one of Magpas Air Ambulances training courses to teach lifesaving CPR and defibrillation skills and encouraging the confidence to act fast to help give someone the best chance in the event of a cardiac arrest. A few years ago the practice purchased a defibrillator after realising the nearest unit was more than 5 minutes away. Following a team conversation it came to light that a good number of us would benefit from this training. This sparked a team day to get us all feeling more confident about such an important subject.
This was fully supported by the practice to raise awareness for ourselves and when we are out in the wider community.
If you know anyone who is interested –
The Magpas Air Ambulance team operate 24/7, but our office is open Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm:
01480 371060
Magpas Air Ambulance
Barnwell Road
Enterprise Campus, Alconbury Weald
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
PE28 4YF
…And just like that the Huntingdon Races season has come to an end. Rain or shine, we have enjoyed every minute of the season and look forwards to being back on the course at the end of the year!
Saturday 1st June, 10am-4pm.
The Fellowes Equine team are swapping office duties to join in with a trade stand at the local show in Abbots Ripton. Come and say hello to Stuart Thorne MRCVS and some of the team… We have some fun fact sheets for the children and a hands on activity for the family to enjoy!