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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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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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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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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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Most pregnant mares should be in or approaching their last trimester. Although the vast majority of mares have uneventful pregnancies, abortion during the last few months can occur. Besides twin pregnancies the major cause of abortion is Equine Herpes Virus I. This is one of the common Herpes viruses responsible for the ubiquitous common cold…
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It’s really good practice to get a soundness check (eyes/heart/trot up/flexion tests), full fitness blood profiles, vaccinations and routine dental checks done to ensure you and your horse get off to the best start this competition season! Why do we recommend blood profiles? It’s something our team do almost every day as veterinarians: collecting…
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A pre-purchase exam is a fact-finding session which can be a useful for both a buyer and the individual selling the horse. Your vet will examine the horse head to tail following the five stages (listed below) and provide a report with their unbiased, professional findings. The purpose of the pre-purchase examination is not to…
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