A health service for horses.
The current position of the horse in the United Kingdom is discussed and the attitudes of the horse-owning public are examined. It is suggested that there are welfare, economic and practical advantages to owners and the veterinary profession in a veterinary health scheme for horses. A scheme which has been tried successfully in the field is discussed.
D000818:Animals; D004739:England; D006373:Helminthiasis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006374:Helminthiasis, Animal; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006736:Horses; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D014611:Vaccination / Q000662:veterinary