On behalf of the HNVG Farm Team, we want to extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who joined us, donated, and supported our first Harvest Supper charity event. Your generosity and community spirit made the evening truly special and took […]
The Christmas and New Year period is nearly here! While we’ll be enjoying some festive treats ourselves, our top priority is keeping your pets, horses and livestock safe, healthy, and well cared for. To help you plan ahead, here’s a […]
Cases of avian influenza continue to rise across the UK, and with sustained circulation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in both commercial and backyard settings, strict disease control measures are now in force. From 00:01 on 6 […]
Spring Performance Check – Save over £150 with our April Offer! Throughout April, we’re offering a Spring Performance Check at our in-house Equine Clinic, ensuring your horse is in top condition for the season ahead. Gastroscopy – Check for […]
Equine Winter Talks Series The last talk in our 2024/25 Winter Talk Series, will be hosted by Senior Vet, Sally Hodgson, BSc (Hons), MA, VetMB, Cert AVP (EM), MRCVS. Sally will be delving into the world of Equine Behaviour & […]
Join us for a free informative evening all about equine euthanasia, presented by: HNVG Equine Vet Sally Hodgson BSc(Hons), MA, VetMB, CertAVP(EM), MRCVS Hannah Marsh, British Horse Society Regional Manager Sophie Cookson-King, Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Service We will talk […]
Horse & Hound Article January 2025 We are delighted to be featured in this month’s Horse & Hound magazine this month, as well as online! HNVG Equine vet and director, Sam Cutts discusses our amazing Equiplan preventative health care plan […]
Equine Winter Talk Series We have 3 fantastic talks lined up over the coming months, and we would encourage everyone to come. They are suitable for all knowledge bases, and you don’t need to be a client of HNVG. So, […]
It’s that time of year again—the Christmas open hours are here! Of course, we are here for you 24/7 throughout the Christmas period as ever; please see the practice opening times below. 24/12 Christmas Eve, phones switch to out-of-hours […]
Independent Vet Practice in Oxfordshire is the first to offer free routine horse examinations. Hook Norton Veterinary Group (HNVG Ltd) is this month launching Equiplan Gold*, a new preventative health care scheme which will be the first in the UK […]
Undesired weight loss Whilst many horse owners are battling to get their horses to lose weight, we are sometimes presented with cases of undesired weight loss and poor body condition scores. There are many factors which can lead to weight […]
Worm Management in Horses is Changing – Here’s Why Antibiotic resistance in bacteria is something that everyone has heard about – antibiotics are becoming less effective as bacteria develop ways to avoid their effects. But what you may not have […]
Let’s talk Laminitis… As the weather has now improved and horses are being turned out for longer, we need to think about laminitis. There are a number of causes of laminitis – inflammatory (retained foetal membranes, systemic disease, grain overload), […]
Don’t forget our Easter Opening Hours this weekend! Good Friday, 29th March – EMERGENCY SERVICE ONLY Saturday 30th March – Normal Saturday hours Sunday 31st March – EMERGENCY SERVICE ONLY Monday 1st April – EMERGENCY SERVICE ONLY Tuesday 2nd April […]
“My horse is footy… how to recognise & manage LAMINITIS” – A HNVG Client Talks Evening. On March 18th, two of our equine vets, Zuzana & Mary, will be talking all things laminitis & cushings. Pop along for this FREE […]
Equine Cushings Has your horse/pony recently (ie: within the last month) been tested for PPID/Equine Cushing’s? (Regardless of the outcome). The Royal Veterinary College have recently developed a novel health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) tool to aid assessment of equines with PPID […]
Rain Scald Rain scald is a skin condition that affects horses mostly during autumn and winter months. It is caused by bacteria called Dermatophilus congolensis, which can live quietly in the skin but prolonged wetting by rain, high humidity, and […]
On Thursday 15th February, we will proudly be supporting this years The Big Farming Tea-break in conjunction with LEN’S LIGHT, a legacy for Len Eadon, shining a light on mental health issues in the rural community and raising funds to […]
Equine Zone Visits Our equine zone visits map has recently changed. Please watch the video below for more information on our zone visits. Clients registered at the practice must book no later than 48 hours prior to their Zone Visit […]
On Tuesday 13th February Beky will be hosting a fun-filled charity quiz on Tuesday 13th February, so get those team names thought of! Teams of up to 4 people, £5pp. Tea, coffee and cake will be provided. BYOB if you’d […]
Winter Talks 2024 We are delighted to be hosting three equine client evening talks during January, February and March again this year. Our first two winter series talks are on January 17th and February 13th. Signs of Sore Tummies On […]
How to help prevent colic during Winter months As we’re sure you’ve all noticed, temperatures have (finally) started to plummet! We always see several impaction colics when this happens, usually due to horses drinking less – either because their water […]
Equine Vaccination Intervals The interval between 1st and 2nd vaccine is now 21-60 days (3 weeks to 8 weeks 4 days). The interval between 2nd and 3rd vaccine is now 120 – 180 days (5 months to 6 months 21 […]
Antibiotic Amnesty Awareness Month Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing problem worldwide, affecting both human and animal health. But what is AMR? Antibiotics are essential when treating many conditions in animals and people, but bacteria are becoming resistant to many […]
STOP PRESS, our Equine Winter Good-Do-er Program has landed! We are delighted to announce that we have just been accepted to host a Winter Good-Doers Support Programme! Working with qualified, independent Equine Nutritionist Jennifer Little, the programme runs from October […]
On Sunday, 24th of September, 17 staff members of HNVG took part in the annual Dragon Boat Race hosted by The Shakespeare Hospice in Stratford Upon Avon. 24 teams took part during the day, each rowing 3x 250 meters, to […]
From the 1st September 2023, our governing body, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), changed the Professional Code of Conduct that applies to all Veterinary Surgeons. The key changes that affect you as clients and animal owners are as […]
It’s that time of year again – time to get your Equisal Tapeworm Saliva kits out! There are 3 different types of tapeworm that are known to affect horses: > Anoplocephala perfoliata, > Anoplocephala magna, and > Anoplocephaloides mamillana Tapeworm […]
The EquiSal Test The EquiSal Tapeworm Test uses saliva (collected by yourself) to accurately diagnose tapeworm burden. It tells us if your horse has a burden and whether you need to deworm or not. Once you have taken the sample, […]
In a world where you can be anything, be kind. All the staff at Hook Norton Veterinary Group work hard to support our clients and the pets, horses and livestock in our care. Sadly, they are increasingly experiencing rudeness and […]
The final May bank holiday is upon us, and we hope you all enjoy a wonderful weekend with your families, pets/horses and livestock included (if you’re on-farm)! Here is a quick reminder of our hours this weekend: Saturday: 8.00 am […]
We are raffling off not one, not two, but THREE Pupadoodle Pick n Mix advent calendars! The pawfect Christmas treat box for your dog. The winners will be announced on the 28th of November to give you time to collect […]
Following the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II and the announcement of the State Funeral on Monday, 19th September, as a mark of respect, Hook Norton Veterinary Group will be closing all practice sites for routine appointments. Emergency appointments will […]
From 1st August 2022, Spring Paddocks Equine will be integrating with Hook Norton Veterinary Group. We are really excited to be able to welcome Spring Paddocks Equine into the HNVG family. We have all the services Spring Paddocks Equine clients […]
A horse’s normal body temperature is between 37°C and 38°C. When a horse exercises, the muscles produce heat which can lead to heat stress when combined with hot environmental temperatures. Very high body temperatures (those exceeding 41°C) can lead to […]
Gastroscope Clinic – 16th June Is your horse showing any of these signs? > poor performance > negative changes in attitude > abdominal discomfort/girthiness > grumpiness > poor coat > poor appetite > low-grade colic symptoms The only way to […]
Opening hours for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Our vets are on-call if you need us, 24-hours a day and only a phone call away. > Wednesday 1st June All departments, normal opening hours > Thursday 2nd June All departments, EMERGENCY […]
As of the 1st of May, we removed the requirement to wear masks at all HNVG sites. However, if you still wish to wear a mask, you are welcome to do so, and if you feel it necessary (in a […]
We are delighted to announce Tom Righton as the newest member of the Hook Norton Veterinary Group Partnership. Tom joined the Practice in 2014 and has developed key interests in lameness and equine sarcoids, including laser surgery. Tom is also […]
We have continued to welcome a large number of new Small Animal clients into the HNVG family, and we couldn’t be more pleased to have you – welcome! We take great pride in the gold-standard level of veterinary care we […]
Before Christmas, Aston and James, one of our brilliant suppliers, teamed up with Oxford Homeless Movement to reach the target of collecting #100coats to help the homeless of our community keep warm through the harshest season of the year. Whilst […]
As of 4 am, 30th November, it is a legal requirement for the public to wear a face mask/covering unless you can provide proof of exemption. Farm & Equine For farm and equine clients, whilst you are not permitted back […]
Elanco has launched a replacement for their Danilon Equidos. The Active substance remains the same (1.5g suxibuzone) but the new product has a stronger concentration. This new product, Danilon Equidos Gold 1.5g Granules for Horse and ponies now comes in […]
Today, we have been made aware of a scam that targets the owners of missing cats that have been posted as missing online. Someone pretending to be from the PDSA has contacted the worried owner/s asking them to pay a […]
Over the past year, we’ve welcomed a large number of new Small Animal clients into the HNVG family, and we couldn’t be more pleased to have you. We take great pride in the gold-standard level of veterinary care we give […]
MKJ Group, which are completing works in Charlbury to bring the Gigaclear Ultrafast Broadband to the area, will be closing part of the Enstone road in Charlbury, delaying access to the branch from the 10th of April, for 8 days. […]
Despite the cold nights, the daytime temperature is now getting high enough for grass growth to really take off. This change in grass availability increases the risk of laminitis in susceptible horses and ponies (and donkeys!). It is important to […]
Hook Norton Veterinary Group has been crowned Best in Oxfordshire in the Best UK Vet 2021 Awards, after achieving the most top-rated client reviews over the past 12 months in this category. They have also been voted in the Top […]
Are you thinking of putting your mare in foal? This blog covers the different stages when getting your mare in foal, and also the care and wellbeing of your mare once in foal. If you have any further questions or […]
As one of our valued customers, we want to make you aware of improvements we want to make to our invoicing delivery. We are asking customers to receive future invoices via e-mail rather than Royal Mail to save paper, the […]
It has come to our attention that a number of issues have arisen since Petlog updated its website on the 22nd of March 2021. We have only just been made aware of these issues, and whilst they aren’t directly related […]
Equine specific biosecurity measures should be implemented on your yard to ensure effective disease prevention and to help reduce the spread of viruses in horses. > Regularly clean and disinfect stables and equipment between horses, and if possible, have dedicated […]
We will probably never forget Spring 2020 and the impact of a virus on our daily lives, but remember infectious viruses such as flu and equine herpes virus (EHV) are circulating in our horses every year. Contact with other horses […]
Yes, it’s already time to be thinking about Sweet Itch in your horses and ponies! What is Sweet Itch? Sweet itch is caused by an allergic response to midge saliva – however other insect bites can also provoke an allergic […]
WITH THE WEATHER RAPIDLY CHANGING AND HORSES OFTEN ON RESTRICTED TURNOUT IMPACTION COLIC SOON BECOMES MORE FREQUENT IN THE EQUINE WORLD. WHAT IS IMPACTION COLIC? The term impaction refers to the accumulation of feed or other dry matter that causes […]
This year we want you to help us create a charity calendar for 2022. We will be holding monthly competitions on Facebook, whereby you can submit pictures of your beloved pets, horses and farm animals. HNVG will draw up a […]
Following the latest COVID-19 announcement from the Government, we want to assure you we are open and the welfare of your pets, horses and livestock remains our top priority. All HNVG branches will remain open and we continue to follow […]
Horses and ponies are easily spooked by fireworks, but with preparation and planning, you can keep them safe and calm throughout fireworks season. If you would like any veterinary advice please contact us, we are here to help. Top Tips: […]
For our second virtual client evening, we are incredibly lucky to be joined by the amazing Dr. Jessica Kidd, who will share her incredible knowledge and experience on Sports Horse Injuries. Sports Horse Injuries Wed 18th Nov at 7.30 pm […]
We are currently operating as normally as possible; however, we would like to remind clients of the following COVID-secure measures. You MUST NOT visit any of our sites if you > are experiencing any COVID symptoms; > have been told […]
After months of continual change and adaption to COVID-19, we have decided on a new course of action, a ‘new normal’. From Monday the 20th of July, clients attending Small Animal appointments will be allowed in the consultation room with […]
PPID/Cushing’s vouchers for new cases of PPID and on-going monitoring of PPID. New cases of PPID: If you suspect your horse or pony may have Cushing’s Disease, and he/she has never been tested or hasn’t had a test for over […]
UPDATE: 20th May Following the Prime Ministers’ most recent COVID-19 instructions, we feel that it is not necessary to change our ways of working at this time. We are continuing to deliver veterinary care to your pets, horses, and livestock, […]
“My dear friends, this is your hour.” Winston Churchill on VE Day Today marks 75 years since the guns fell silent, marking the end of Europe’s war. So whilst we celebrate at home, we must remember those that showed courage […]
With the spring flush of grass now coming through we are starting to see several cases of laminitis. > This is an inflammatory condition of the feet which causes lameness in horses and ponies. The laminae that bond the hoof […]
We want to help you as much as possible during this tricky time. Please see the FAQ below for the current COVID-19 outbreak. It outlines what our Equine Vets are, and are not allowed to do during the lockdown. If […]
From April 14th, 2020, due to national lockdown now being set to continue beyond the initial 3 week period, BEVA and the RCVS have taken the very sensible stance that vaccination and some other veterinary work should be allowed to […]
Due to the increased demand for our free delivery service, we have restructured it to make it more efficient with designated days for our different branch areas. Each week we will offer a delivery service to anyone within 10 miles […]
To all our valued equine clients, Following the Prime Minister’s instructions on 23/03 to stop all non-essential travel and contact, our governing body has produced guidelines covering what we as equine vets ARE and are NOT allowed to do. What […]
In compliance with Government advice on social distancing, to reduce the spread of COVID-19, we are asking clients to please wait in your car & ring reception to let them know you are here. If you do not have a […]
We all love the sight on a newborn foal, skipping around after it’s Mum. However, the first 24-hours of a foals life are critical and need careful observation, to make sure that both foal and mum are healthy. We have […]
As the Stud season looms, many of you may be thinking about which mares you would like to put in foal, and to whom! Whether you own a Thoroughbred stud or want to breed for the first time from your […]
Our Equine Team would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that came to our Equine Quiz at the Greedy Goose on the 22nd of January. We managed to fill the pub with teams and raise a fantastic […]
As you may be aware, there has been an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus at a competition centre in Hampshire. So far all reported cases have been on the premises, but unfortunately four horses have had to be euthanised due to […]
Beat the January Blues and join the HNVG Equine Team for a fantastic quiz night & raffle. It’s time to rally your friends, test your brains and get quizzical! All proceeds are going to the Blue Cross & the Air […]
Planning is Key Find out if there are to be any fireworks displays local to where your horse is kept. Find out the dates and times, speak to your neighbours if they are having a display, let them know that […]
From the 16th or October to the 30th of November 2019 HNVG are running an Equine Herpes Virus vaccination amnesty, whereby you pay for your 1st vaccination & get your 2nd vaccination (at 4-6 weeks) FOC* WHY VACCINATE FOR EHV? […]
Here at HNVG we are very excited to be involved in the launch of a brand new lameness treatment from Boehringer Ingelheim and Global Stem cell Technology! It is a stem cell based product which offers a totally different way […]
As summer parties and weddings get into full swing, now is a timely reminder for people to be aware of the effects that helium balloons and Chinese lanterns have on our animals and countryside. Balloons look wonderful when released, especially […]
Cases of Equine Flu have now been confirmed in Warwickshire and Gloucestershire. Our advice remains the same, all horses should be vaccinated and have a booster if they have not been vaccinated within the last 6 months. Signs of Equine […]
More cases of equine influenza have been identified in several areas of the UK ‘Florida Clade 1’ Explained (Click the gallery image below to see a larger diagram) This diagram shows how Equine Influenza viruses have evolved since the 1960s. […]
What’s happening? There is currently an outbreak of Equine Influenza in the UK, which has caused the cancellation of all horse racing today (Thursday 7th February). Equine Influenza is a common respiratory disease – the unusual thing about this outbreak […]
HNVG are happy to announce that we have rescheduled our FREE Foot and Farriery talk that was postponed in November. As before, Ben Benson, AWCF DipWCF ATF CEF will be our guest speaker for the evening. We will be discussing […]
Small animal vet Will Oldham gives us an update about the recent Parvovirus media coverage. Follow the link to our YouTube channel where you can see the full video of Will talking about symptoms, prevention and what to do if […]
It has been a long time in the planning, but HNVG is excited to announce that we will be opening a new small animal branch surgery in Moreton-in-Marsh on the 11th of March 2019! We are thrilled to be a […]
In the event of a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit, there are a few things you will need to do in order to travel to the EU with your pet on or after the 29th of March 2019. 1. Your pet will need […]
Are you worried your horse might have gastric ulcers? Take our simple survey to help us identify if your horse may be affected by Gastric Ulcers. The survey is quick, easy to follow and all answers will be sent us […]
Earlier this month Sally travelled to Hungary as Team Vet for the British Junior and Youth Carriage Driving Team at the European Championships at Kisber-Aszar near Budapest. Eight team members competed in three age categories (children’s, junior and young driver) […]
Well, the first two months of our work with the Blue Cross Equine team at Burford have simply flown past! We have been very busy each week, checking over new arrivals and those about to go to new homes, vaccinating, […]
We are very excited to announce that Equine vet Sally Hodgson is a Vet of the Year Finalist in the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2018. There are five categories in these prestigious annual awards and this year there have […]
HNVG equine vet Sally Hodgson has written a brilliant article on farriery, featured in this month’s edition of Central Horse News. Click here to view the article. CHN have a regular “Advice from the Vet” section, allowing the readers access […]
Your horse has up to 44 teeth in their mouth – that’s a lot of teeth to look after! None of us enjoy going to the dentist but we go regularly because our dental health is very important – the […]
We are very proud to be nominated for Petplan‘s annual Veterinary Awards 2018 in the following categories: Practice of the Year Vet of the Year – Will Oldham, Sally Hodgson, Sam Cutts, Pauline Tolhurst There is still plenty of time […]
On the eve of Remembrance Day, equine vet Sally Hodgson sheds light on some of the unsung equine heroes of the First World War & how they were treated when injured. Military activity during the First World War still depended […]
A team of vets, nurses, receptionists (and a baker standing in for an equine nurse!) from HNVG took part in the Autumn Wolf Run 2017. WOLF stands for Woods, Obstacles, Lakes & Fields and the event took place in the […]
Congratulations to our Equine vet Sam Cutts who has just returned from a very successful trip to Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials where she rode her homebred and produced Piccola Diavola (Holly) clear around the CIC***8/9yo! Sam is one of […]
Practical Equine Anatomy, First Aid & Saddle Fitting Workshop Join Hook Norton Vets for a practical afternoon workshop of equine anatomy, first aid and saddle fitting Wednesday 20th September 4pm – 7pm At our Hook Norton Surgery, Sibford road, Hook […]
Countryfile Live 2017 We had a great time at Countryfile Live 2017 this year! We were once again covering the veterinary services for all the animals in attendance, including Adam’s Farm! Thankfully we had a quiet time and the animals […]
The autobiography of Equine Vet Alan Walker! The story of the Walker family, local farriers and Vets for over 300 uninterrupted years. Alan’s book is available to purchase at our Hook Norton, Charlbury and Deddington surgeries. If you would like […]
