BRITAIN’s annual National Equine Health Survey (NEHS) of more than 11,000 equines has revealed an increase in laminitis compared to previous years, while lameness remains the number one health issue among British horses.

The 2014 survey showed that almost one in five (18.5%) horses were suffering with lameness due to joint disease or other non-foot related problems. The results were in line with the 2013 survey which showed a non-foot related lameness figure of 18.6%.