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Haematomas: Treatment and care

April 26th 2024A sudden large lump discovered on your horse can be quite distressing when first noticed. This is probably going to be a haematoma. A haematoma is a solid swelling of clotted blood within theRead more

Preventing dental disease

April 26th 2024Horse’s teeth continually erupt throughout their lifetime, which means that regular dentistry is essential to prevent and identify problems.Read more

Bent-legged foals

April 26th 2024Each year we see several foals born with limb deformities, or ‘bent’ legs. Sometimes, these can be quite a challenge to correct. Limb deformities come in two types: Angular limb deformitiesRead more

Keep your furry friend smiling

April 11th 2024Nothing warms your heart more than your happy, smiling dog welcoming you home at the end of the day. Just like us, to keep that happy smile, cats and dogs rely on healthy teeth and gums for theirRead more

Managing Johne's disease

April 4th 2024Johne's disease is a commonly accepted and costly problem in Southland, causing large losses from drops in production and premature culling. The disease is caused by a bacteria (mycobacteriumRead more

Do you know how to recognise Equine Cushing’s syndrome (PPID)?

April 3rd 2024PPID is the most common endocrine disorder in horses and ponies, with as many as one in seven over the age of 15 affected. It can occasionally be seen in younger horses as well. As such, it isRead more

Senior horses: Optimising their health and happiness

April 3rd 2024They help us chase our dreams, provide us with stress relief, teach our children responsibility and willingly offer to work for us. In return, all they ask is that we care for them, keep them fed,Read more

Regular grooming helps keep your dog in tip-top shape!

April 3rd 2024No matter the weather, our furry friends love to get outside, have some fun and make an absolute mess of themselves (and the garden)! As a responsible pet owner, our matted and unruly-hairedRead more

Be wary of weeds!

April 3rd 2024At the start of January, I went out to a farm to look at two down cows who were found recumbent in the paddock during morning milking. On examination, they presented with classic milk fever signs:Read more

A vet tech's take on teat sealing

April 3rd 2024Teat sealing preparations begin well before the season starts. There are so many moving parts to make teat sealing a success and we are so lucky to have such a well-oiled machine. From vetsRead more

Catching cancer eye early

April 2nd 2024We see a lot of cancer eye (otherwise known as squamous cell carcinoma). As the name suggests, it's a cancer of the eye, which can affect the eyelids, eyeball or 'third eyelid' (the eyelid thatRead more

Tips for transporting cull cows

April 2nd 2024Unfortunately, there comes that day when you need to send your cull cows to the works. Just getting these animals out of the paddock and putting them straight onto the truck isn't enough and can caRead more

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