Choosing the perfect dog bed for your pooch
Choosing the perfect dog bed for your pooch Like us, our dogs have their own preferences when it comes to their beds and how they sleep. If you think about how much time our dogs spend sleeping (12-14 hours a day), you’ll want to make sure they have the perfect spot to snooze! Here are […]
Lungworm
Lungworm Warm and wet weather conditions are not only good for pasture growth, but are also good for the development of lungworm larvae. Which stock classes are at risk? Most lungworm outbreaks occur in mobs of weaned calves prior to 12 months of age. This occurs for two reasons; Because they have not yet developed […]
Vaccination Guidelines for Dogs
Vaccination guidelines for dogs There are many diseases which can be fatal to dogs; however, we can aid in the prevention of these diseases using very effective vaccines. The core vaccine helps to protect against the dreaded Parvovirus, which is the most commonly known virus to affect puppies. Distemper and Hepatitis are also covered by […]
Impaction Colic
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.
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.