Ann Derham looks at musculoskeletal disorders, which cover a wide range of diseases and problems, in this article from the spring 2021 issue of Vet Times Equine.

Kate Loomes BVSc(Hons), MSc, CertAVP(EP), CertAVP(VA), CertAVP(EM), DipECVAA, MRCVS in the second of a two-part article, looks at the issues that can arise before and after horses are under anaesthesia.

Matthew Robin looks at equine asthma syndrome, which has no identified genetic risk factors or useful genetic markers, and runs through the types, diagnosis and treatment.

Janet Littlewood discusses the second most common allergic skin disease in horses, which can present a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.

Adele Williams covers considerations for equine parasite control, taking into account what is currently known about anthelmintic resistance in UK equine parasites.

Hayley Chidlow provides clear advice for fellow vets, with particular focus on vaccination protocols.

Sarah Gough discusses a syndrome that encompasses a wide spectrum of chronic airway inflammation.

Ann Derham provides a brief overview of such injuries, including the mainstay of management and the exciting field of regenerative medicine.

A meeting of academics and practitioners with an interest in equine obesity and obesity-related laminitis was convened for Vet Times Equine (sponsored by Bova UK) on 14 January 2020. Published evidence was reviewed and opinions were shared to provide the following summary for veterinary surgeons managing horses with obesity.

Sue Dyson discusses the need for equine vets to understand training principles and equine behavioural responses to recognise the difference between causes of pain.

In this article, Ann Derham provides an overview on current prevention protocols – including routine management, conformation assessments, diet and exercise.

David Rendle and Richard Newton use the 2019 virus outbreak to discuss the challenges of controlling future instances and the need for greater prevention.