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Pre Purchase Exams

The pre-purchase examination is a service provided by equine vet. Pre-purchase exams are advisable to protect both the buyer and …

Is Your Wormer Working?

You can find out if the current worming program you are on is working, by bringing in a sample for …

Encysted Small Redworm

Encysted small redworms can cause irreparable damage in horses and result in death. They are one of the most harmful …

Rare Sight-Surviving Twins

Twins in horses is something that occasionally occurs, 20% in Thoroughbreds. But due to the poor prognosis of survival of …

Tick Control

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With tick season just around the corner, we have seen an increase in horse owners looking for solutions for this …

Mud Fever

What is mud fever? Mud fever (also known as pastern dermatitis) is a common condition of the lower limbs, especially the …

Foaling Down

Before foaling season it is a good idea to have a good grasp of what is normal leading up to, …

Benefit From Eprinex

Cows not treated at calving may still benefit from a treatment with EPRINEX®  It is well recognised that body condition …

Holiday Food and Your Pet

As the holidays approach, I always say to my kids “no trips to hospital”. This also applies to our pets – …

Skin Allergies in Cats and Dogs

Allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to a foreign body or allergen. In dogs and cats skin allergies present …