Keep up to date with all our latest news, articles and case studies from the veterinary world around Hawke’s Bay, Dannevirke, and the Wairarapa.
Colic is abdominal pain normally caused by a gastrointestinal disorder; however, horses may also exhibit signs of colic with non-intestinal disorders (e.g. shipping fever, ruptured bladder, ruptured uterine artery in mares). It can be very difficult in the early stages to distinguish the mild from the potentially fatal. Therefore, colic should always be considered to…
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Join the VS Equine Team for our annual educational seminar and winter catch up! 📌 Waipukurau Clinic 📆 Tuesday 18 July 🕰 6.30 – 8.30pm 📌 Hastings Clinic 📆 Wednesday 19 July 🕰 6.30 – 8.30pm Topics may include Equine Emergency First Aid Shockwave Therapy EMS/Cushing Respiratory illness Save the date, and…
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To celebrate our annual Horse of the Year sale STARTING TUESDAY, Elanco are giving YOU the chance to WIN two 30g tubes of Equitak™ Excel for your horse! 🐴✨ Equitak™ Excel is the proud sponsor of Equitak™ Excel Pony of the Year, and it’s here to help keep your horse at their best! This…
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This could be the huge opportunity you have been waiting for! We have a long-term prospect for an enthusiastic veterinarian to join our growing equine division located in sunny Hawke’s Bay. Real opportunities to progress your career with CPD support, and a variety of equine, production animal medicine and reproductive work available. Generous remuneration,…
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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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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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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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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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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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