Throughout the entirety of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are proud to have continued to provide continuous, uninterrupted emergency and out-of-hours cover, ensuring animal welfare and peace of mind for all our clients. This Easter we are operating full out-of-hours service as normal. Please be sure to follow strict COVID-19 biosecurity during a visit from one...Continue Reading

The Prime Minister has declared this evening that a strict national lockdown is in place throughout the whole of England and will be enforced by law as of 6, January 2021. The new measures are to combat the spread of COVID-19. Importantly, during this period Ballinger Equine will continue to provide its complete range of...Continue Reading

Whilst the Ballinger Equine office at East Barn will close for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, our veterinary surgeons continue to provide uninterrupted, out-of-hours emergency service throughout the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Comprehensive, uninterrupted 24/7, 365 out-of-hours emergency serviceAs always, Ballinger Equine is operating a full, round-the-clock emergency service. The...Continue Reading

The Government has declared that as of tomorrow, Thursday 5 November, new restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19 apply across the whole of England. Currently, these restrictions are planned to last for 4 weeks up to Wednesday, 4 December. Importantly, during this period Ballinger Equine will continue to provide its complete range of veterinary...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine is continuously reviewing and reinforcing measures to minimise the risk of the spread of COVID-19. Complacency during the current pandemic has the potential for serious, even life-threatening consequences and as summer draws towards autumn and the cooler weather it is more important than ever to be COVID-19 aware.COVID-19 risk assessmentSince 14 April, visits...Continue Reading

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 dependabilityThe Isuzu was selected for its...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 assessmentAs of Tuesday, 14 April, a limited amount of non-emergency work...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 serviceOur around-the-clock urgent care and emergency service will continue uninterrupted throughout the Easter bank holiday. It is important not...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