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

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

At a glittering black-tie ceremony held in Manchester last night, Ballinger Equine was awarded the accolade of the UK’s Best Rural Start-Up Business by the National Rural Business Awards and Amazon. This is a huge achievement for the practice launched by Andrew Hillier and Dr Susanna Ballinger in September 2017. Hertfordshire veterinary practice is UK’s...Continue Reading

Ballinger Equine’s reputation for clinical excellence and the highest standard of client service is well established. With a steadily increasing client base, the multi-award-winning practice is further developing its clinical team and recruiting an additional equine ambulatory assistant. Great career opportunity with a friendly, supportive team Ballinger Equine continues to enjoy steady growth and a...Continue Reading

Katie Branley, Ballinger Equine’s Practice Manager has been nominated for Petplan’s Manager of the Year award, 2020. Everybody at Ballinger Equine is thrilled that Katie’s commitment and professionalism has been recognised and commended by our clients and colleagues. Managing a data driven practice Katie joined Ballinger Equine in September 2018 and was rapidly promoted to...Continue Reading

Worldwide, there are nine identified equine herpes viruses (EHV) with five strains causing disease in the UK horse population. The two most common types are EHV-1 which causes respiratory infection; abortion; neonatal death and neurological disease (Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy or EHM) and EHV-4 which usually only causes low grade respiratory infection but occasionally can cause...Continue Reading

We are thrilled to find ourselves nominated for the Petplan 2020 Practice of the Year award. These annual awards recognise excellence and commitment to client service in the veterinary profession and are voted for by clients and professional colleagues. Petplan Practice of the Year 2020 Dr Susanna Ballinger, the practice Veterinary Director is also nominated...Continue Reading

It’s Black Friday and we’re all looking for the perfect gift to give somebody special this Christmas. Look no further, because Ballinger Equine’s comprehensive equine first-aid kit makes the ideal present for every horse and pony owner. Ideal for tack-room, lorry or 4×4 The veterinary specification equine first-aid kit comes in a smart, weather-resistant rucksack...Continue Reading