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About Us

The University of Liverpool’s Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital at Leahurst Campus on the Wirral is one of the busiest equine referral centres in the UK. The clinic sees over 2,000 equine cases per year ranging from routine, elective referrals for the investigation of lameness and metabolic disease to emergency referrals for colic surgery.

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Meet the Team

We have specialists in all disciplines of equine health care and are one of the few UK equine hospitals to have a dedicated team of highly qualified specialist anaesthetists.

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Teaching and CPD

The Equine Hospital has a key role in the teaching of undergraduate veterinary students and in providing continuing professional development (CPD) for veterinary surgeons based in the UK and abroad. 

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Research

We are constantly seeking to improve treatment and care standards within the hospital, by refining practice and embracing the latest knowledge.

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