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.
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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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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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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Nicolette Adamson, Vet Services Waipukurau The breeding season has brought our team at VS Equine plenty of challenging cases this year, with the weather playing havoc with mares in the region, who would rather it stay one temperature for them to cycle predictably! We have however had many great successes, and mares diagnosed with infections…
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Merry Christmas Everyone!! Our clinics will be closed on the upcoming public holidays. We will have emergency care available throughout the entire holiday period and will return to normal clinic hours on Wednesday 4th January 2023. We hope every day of your holiday is a good one. Put your feet up and have a well-deserved…
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Dave Kruger, Vet Services Napier “Boy” is an eight year old pony who was presented for a routine dental examination/float. During the examination Dave Kruger found his central upper left incisor (tooth number 201 – modified Triadan system) was notably discoloured with some gingival (gum) loss at the tooth margin. A small draining tract was…
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VS Equine are now taking bookings for the 2022 reproduction season. We encourage breeders to get in touch early as the earlier we begin, the better opportunity we have to get your mare in foal. We have veterinarians with specific training in equine breeding and ultrasonography who can provide all of your reproduction services…
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Are you ready for foaling? Assess body condition and feed supplementation Your mare should be in a good body condition with a nice coat. It’s recommended to feed them a good quality broodmare mix and increasing their maintenance feed by 20% during the last 3 months of pregnancy. Do you know your pregnant broodmares selenium status?…
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Our popular Gastroscope Clinic Days are back! Gastroscopy can be very useful in differentiating between gut pain and true behavioural issues – for those cases that are not obviously clear cut. Throughout the month of April we will be offering gastroscopy appointments at the special rate of $250. Waipukurau Tuesday 5th April Hastings Thursday 7th…
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