Innovation & Research

When we talk about Innovation & Research at VetSouth, we're talking about VetQuest. VetQuest exists to provide trust to Veterinarians, farmer and other clients, commercial clients and others that our science is robust, our decisions are evidence-based, and our training and systems are rigorous and thorough. Indeed, VetQuest isn't just a department or something within VetSouth. It's at the core of the company and what we do. It's wrapped around our service delivery, threaded through our advisory capability, backs up our training and development, and informs decisions made on farm or in the clinic. More than that, VetQuest undertakes large, complex research projects with the aim of improving the industry and positively influencing the future of farming and animal welfare. It's not finding the new thing or new treatment for the sake of it. This is research with a purpose and meaning. Research that will bring real help and deliver real results. It's research that will help you and your animals.

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Mark Bryan is moving on

Twenty years ago this November we formally created VetSouth. It was initially a merger of Gore & West Otago Vets (in Gore) and Central Southland Vets (in Winton). We then brought in Southern Vet CentRead more

Beef cattle mating and selenium impact

Earlier this year we sent out a survey to understand how long our farmers’ beef cows are typically mated in our region, how the animals perform during that time, and what trace element supplementsRead more

Vitamin B12 treatment options

We recently featured an article with the results of vitamin B12 testing on local lambs conducted earlier this year, as well as options for getting your stock tested. Now let’s take a look at what yRead more

Giving your lambs their first drench

With lambs now on the ground, you might be thinking: When should I give my lambs their first drench? And what type of drench do I use? Once lambs develop their rumen, they can host internalRead more

Should you phantom scan?

Phantom cows… what’s the deal? This is when a cow has been put up for insemination and doesn’t show signs of heat within 35 days. So, you assume she’s pregnant, but then at the final scanRead more

Intervening this repro season

Those of you with wearable technology will likely have turned your attention from transition rumination to cycling rates (maybe obsessively staring at your screen to watch the number of cows cyclingRead more

Our programmes for farmers

We believe great animal health performance comes from a strong partnership between the farmer and their vet clinic.    That’s why we have programmes to support and reward this relationship:Read more

Keeping your pets safe and calm during fireworks

Fireworks can be a beautiful sight, but they can also be stressful for our pets. Here are some simple, practical tips to help keep your animals safe, comfortable, and calm as possible during fireworkRead more

Protecting against strangles

Strangles is a nasty and highly contagious respiratory disease in horses. The good news is that vaccination can help protect your horse and reduce the impact if the infection strikes.  TheRead more

Understanding ear infections in dogs 

The most frequent type of ear infection canines experience is called otitis externa, which simply means inflammation of the outer ear canal. While dogs with floppy or hairy ears (think cockerRead more

Should I vaccinate my horse against tetanus?

We recommend that all horses are vaccinated against tetanus, as every horse is at risk of being exposed to the tetanus bacteria in their environment.  Horses initially require two doses of theRead more

Why is my pet so itchy?

Itching, also called pruritus, is a sensation that makes your dog or cat want to scratch, rub, lick, or chew their skin. While occasional scratching can be normal, persistent or severe itching oftenRead more
 

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