Worms and Worming – Horses
Traditionally large strongyles were a problem but with current worming methods these have largely been controlled. Now the small strongyles (Cyasthostomins) are the major worms causing health issues in adult horses.
HOT issues
Hot issues With the lovely summer days many of us are out riding and competing our horses. With the heat also comes some common ‘hot issues’ to be aware of read below our helpful tips to ensure your horses stay happy, healthy and hydrated. Drinking, Hydration and Electrolytes We get hot, sweaty, tired and thirsty […]
Changing Fear to Calm: Counter conditioning for our horses
Like us our horses can be fearful of some situations and procedures. For example, injections, clipping and oral drenching. This is distressing for the horse, and us, and can be dangerous for all involved.
Facial eczema – all you need to know
We have compiled a list of information on facial eczema, frequently asked questions, how we can help you prevent and manage the risk of facial eczema and what your preventative plan should include.
Clostridial protection in your cattle, Covexin® 10
In recent times we have been called to postmortem predominantly younger cattle that have died suddenly, and the findings are similar, a rapidly decomposing carcass, lots of gas and a terrible smell when the carcass is opened. These are classical signs of clostridial infection.
Lepto 4-Way®: Survey Update
During the last winter we started using the new Lepto 4-Way® vaccine in dairy herds to provide protection for you, your staff and ourselves against the recently recognised Lepto strain, Pacifica.
Sheep Flock Productivity
Trace element supplementation in cattle at critical times is now common practice, particularly in dairy herds, even when blood or liver levels are within the normal range. The most researched product in this field, is Virbac’s Multimin®.
Vitamin B1 deficiency in calves
Thiamine Deficiency in calves. What is it, why does it happen, signs to look for and options for treatment and prevention.
Keeping our pets safe at Christmas
Here are some tips to keep your Christmas festive and fun but vet free… Many common foods and snacks we humans enjoy can be dangerous to our pets. Animals digest and metabolise food differently to humans which means what might be perfectly fine for us can be poisonous to them.
Looking after dairy weaners
Getting calves through to weaning is major milestone and now we need to protect that initial investment.