A new law requiring horse owners to microchip their animals has been introduced to prevent abuse and improve welfare. From October 2020 it will be mandatory for all owners to microchip their horses, ponies and donkeys. All microchip numbers are to be entered into the new Central Equine Database. Ballinger Equine is launching a special...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine’s veterinary surgeons are equipped to attend their patients wherever they are located, in any weather and at any time, day or night. Our vehicles are of critical importance. We have now upgraded our fleet with the Isuzu D-MAX, specially configured and kitted out to meet our requirements. Rugged dependability The Isuzu was selected...Continue Reading

The unusually mild and very wet winter has finally receded and with the arrival of warmth and sunshine, grass in paddocks is now growing rapidly. For horses and ponies the new growth is irresistible and they love the lush grazing. But, the plentiful availability of sugary grass is not suitable for all horses and ponies....Continue Reading

Later this summer we may expect to see the bright yellow flowers of the common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) and, knowing how toxic it is to horses and ponies we will need to remove it from pasture. But waiting for ragwort to flower before getting rid of it is a mistake and it is much better...Continue Reading

Updated guidance issued today, Friday, 10 April by the British Equine Veterinary Association, The British Veterinary Association and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, in accordance with UK Government advice, revises the terms under which veterinary practices may operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 risk assessment As of Tuesday, 14 April, a limited amount of...Continue Reading

During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, Ballinger Equine is continuing to provide an urgent care and 24/7 emergency service in accordance with UK Government and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) guidelines. Uninterrupted, comprehensive 24/7 out-of-hours emergency service Our around-the-clock urgent care and emergency service will continue uninterrupted throughout the Easter bank holiday. It is important...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine’s extensive range of veterinary formula equine feed supplements, equine first aid kits and branded sports caps are all available to buy direct from our own online shop. High quality and held to reasonable prices, delivery to anywhere on the UK mainland is included. So you can buy the best without having to make...Continue Reading

In accordance with the measures announced by the Prime Minister at 2030hrs this evening, UK veterinary practices are required to adjust levels of service. Ballinger Equine is following guidance issued by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) the UK Government and the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA). Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons guidelines Current...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine has moved quickly and decisively to address the challenges arising from the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. Human and equine health and welfare are our paramount concerns and the practice infrastructure is designed with resilience to ensure continuity of veterinary healthcare provision in circumstances such as the current public health crisis. Animal welfare, client and...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine is continuing to provide its complete range of veterinary healthcare services during the current outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We are well versed in effective bio-security and you may notice us taking some additional best-practice precautions to safeguard the health of our clients and our veterinary surgeons. Sensible measures to help limit the spread...Continue Reading