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Tune In: Vet Services Equine Podcast – Laminitis

From our paddocks to your ears – In our latest episode of the Vet Services Podcast, Henry Yule takes a deep dive into laminitis. Laminitis is one of the most significant and often misunderstood conditions affecting horses and ponies. This episode is packed with practical tips, early warning signs to watch for, and the latest…

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VS Equine is now partnering with HorseSafe.

  VS Equine is now partnering with HorseSafe to bring cutting-edge activity & wellness monitoring to more horses! . Providing peace of mind for horse owners, HorseSafe is an exciting new horse monitoring solution. Simply pop the comfortable harness on your horse and connect their information to receive live updates and alerts on any unusual…

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Strangles Outbreak Update

A case of Strangles has been reported in North Canterbury involving a single horse that travelled from the North Island. The horse has been isolated, and so far, no other horses in contact with it have shown symptoms. At this time, the risk of a large-scale outbreak remains low. Strangles is a respiratory illness caused…

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See you at Horse of the Year

One week until Land Rover Horse of the Year!! 📣 Our experienced, friendly team are your onsite vets for the event. Available 24/7 for first aid and emergency care.   Pop in and see us at D01 next to the Dressage Arena for advice, giveaways and our annual HOY specials on 4Cyte, drenches and more.

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Merry Christmas from the VS Equine Team

Merry Christmas from the team at VS Equine!  Enjoy time with friends and family, put your feet up and have a well-deserved rest this Christmas and we look forward to seeing you again soon. If you do need emergency assistance with your horses over the Christmas break please do not hesitate to contact us –…

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Pre-Season Blood Profiles

  It’s really good practice to get a soundness check (eyes/heart/trot up/flexion tests), full fitness blood profiles, vaccinations and routine dental checks done to ensure you and your horse get off to the best start this competition season! Why do we recommend blood profiles? It’s something our team do almost every day as veterinarians: collecting…

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Shockwave Therapy

What is it, and why are we using it in horses? VS Equine recently purchased a portable Radial Pressure Wave device so that our veterinary team can offer shockwave therapy for treating musculoskeletal problems, soft-tissue and bone injuries in horses. Radial pressure shockwave offers non-invasive treatment solutions for both acute and chronic, long term insertion…

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Winter Seminars – save the date!

Join the VS Equine Team for our annual educational seminar and winter catch up! 📌 Hastings. The Meeting Room at Cornwall Park  Tuesday 15th July Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6pm start 📌 Waipukurau Clinic Wednesday 16th July Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start 📌 Dannevirke Clinic Thursday 17th July, Doors open…

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A true ocular emergency

Renae Griffin, Vet Services Hastings   Late last year we were called out to check on Miracle Boi after his owner noticed a gunky discharge from his left eye, which he was squinting shut. Upon examination of the eye, our veterinary team diagnosed a descemetocele and needed to act quickly to save his eye.   …

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