Keep up to date with news and advice from the Paragon team.
What you need to know about equine vettings
After you have found your perfect horse or pony, it is advisable to have a vet perform a pre-purchase examination, or vetting, prior to completion of the sale.
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Calf lung scanning - A new technique for investigating calf pneumonia
Pneumonia is one of the biggest health challenges we see in calves. Prevention is better than cure, and so preventative healthcare should always be the main aim to improve calf health. This is where calf lung scanning can become very beneficial.
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New advice on neutering
Like many things in life, whether or not to neuter your dog used to be a fairly simple question with a simple answer from the Vet, as did when was the best time.
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Sheep abortion update
Enzootic abortion continues to be the leading cause of sheep abortion in Cumbria this year. It can cause massive abortion storms with 20 to 50 per cent of ewes aborting at late term gestation, with very little indication beforehand.
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Uveitis and flies in horses: Understanding the link and protecting your horse
Uveitis is one of the most frequent causes of blindness in horses. There are many factors associated with flare-ups of uveitis. Here is a summary of how flies may play a part.
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The importance of dental health
Did you know, one in eight dogs are diagnosed with dental disease every year? Also, 70 per cent of cats develop some degree of dental disease by two years of age according to the Royal Veterinary College.
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