2023

Dummy Foals

Posted By Lexie Titmarsh,

21/12/2023 00:00 AM

Neonatal encephalopathy and perinatal asphyxia syndrome in neonatal foals also known as a ‘dummy foal’ has a wide clinical spectrum of symptoms associated with the syndrome. These signs...

Tick Control and Paddock Spelling

Posted By Dr Indiana Conway BVSc Hons,

11/12/2023 00:00 AM

Tick management in a cattle herd can contribute significantly to the daily weight gain and therefore sale weight of individual animals and should be considered when planning paddock rotation. The life...

Colostrum - Why it is so Important for Calves

Posted By Dr Indiana Conway BVSc (Hons),

27/11/2023 00:00 AM

Colostrum is the precursor to milk in a lactating cow, and is the first thing she excretes after giving birth. It is rich in protein, fats and carbohydrates as well as vital maternal antibodies....

Barefoot VS Shod Horses

Posted By Dr Indiana Conway,

14/11/2023 00:00 AM

A very controversial topic between horse people is shoeing your horse versus allowing your horse to be barefoot. Some people firmly believe that horses should never have shoes whilst others believe...

The Importance of slowly changing your Horse's Feed

Posted By Dr Indiana Conway,

07/11/2023 00:00 AM

Often as owners we want to provide variety in our horse’s diet so they don’t get “bored”. However the reality is, if your horse is performing well, in good body condition and eating there is no need...

Calving Issues

Posted By Dr Indiana Conway,

31/10/2023 00:00 AM

During calving season it is a good idea to monitor cows and heifers regularly for signs of labour, calving issues and sick calves. Cattle go through 3 stages of labour – the first is generally isolati...

Safe Horse Handling

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,

23/10/2023 00:00 AM

A trained veterinary nurse or technician should hold your horse for the veterinarian. Although sometimes this is unachievable due to emergencies or staff shortages etc. The veterinarian has to trust...

Placentitis in Pregnant Mares

Posted By Dr Angela Sutherland,

16/10/2023 00:00 AM

Placentitis is a medical term used to describe an infection of the foetal membranes. It is a very common cause of abortion at any stage of pregnancy in mares. The most common causes of Placentitis...

Colic: A Guide for Owners While Waiting for the Vet

Posted By Dr Indiana Conway BVSc (Hons),

09/10/2023 00:00 AM

Colic is one of the most stressful conditions a horse can get and often occurs after hours, or when a vet is not available straight away. This is a guide for owners during this waiting period, and...

Bull Selection

Posted By Dr Indy Conway,

02/10/2023 00:00 AM

Bull selection is a key part of improving herd production and minimizing costs. The more efficient the bulls in the herd, the faster cows and heifers become pregnant, the tighter the calving window...