Submitted by J. Hudson on Fri, 21/06/2024 - 15:43
Cambridge University’s Equine Hospital, in collaboration with the British Horse Society and the BEVA Trust, recently held a special clinic dedicated to providing essential veterinary care for local horses in need. This initiative brought together veterinary students, hospital staff, and experienced professionals to deliver comprehensive care, significantly improving the health of the horses and offering invaluable hands-on experience for the students involved.
Coordinated by the British Horse Society and supported by various equine welfare charities, the clinic at Cambridge University’s Equine Hospital provided a wide range of services including dental care, farriery, microchipping, passporting, and castration. Over the past nine years, these collaborative efforts have benefited 2,197 horses, with 1,009 undergoing castration.
Professor Anna Hollis from Cambridge Equine Hospital said “It was great to work with The British Horse Society and the BEVA Trust to run this Health and Education Clinic at Cambridge Equine Hospital. It’s a great way to provide our anaesthesia and equine elective students with hands-on experience taking part in these important clinical procedures. We had 27 horses attend the clinic with 13 castrations and 20 Passport and Microchip, and proudly hit the milestone of over 1000 castrations since the clinics began nine years ago. The collaborative efforts not only enhance the well-being of horses in need but also nurture a new generation of compassionate and skilled equine veterinarians.”
