Tararua Vets is an integral part of the rural community providing 24-hour services. We provide a full range of clinical services as well as farm consultancy (i.e. mastitis, nutrition, lameness and reproduction, parasitology) that specifically target the needs of your business. We believe that when our animals are healthy, our people and our community thrive.
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The cold weather can cause impaction colic for our horses. We change our behaviour in the response to the cold and our horses are no different. Impaction colic occurs when partially digested food forms a blockage, usually at the pelvic flexure.
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 With the lovely summer days many of us are out riding and competing our horses. With the heat also comes some common ‘hot
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.
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.
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.
Tararua Vets offers a comprehensive on-farm and in-clinic veterinary service. Our branches in Pahiatua and Dannevirke complement this service with carefully chosen animal health products and merchandise with up-to-date advice on their use.
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