Whether it's a traumatic wound needing to be stitched, a sore eye requiring examination, colic, coughing or a lameness work-up, we can provide immediate triage, diagnostics and treatment for your unwell or injured horse. We can perform stall-side tests and have an x-ray machine and ultrasound to thoroughly assess if your horse can be managed in the field or requires referral to an equine hospital or specialist for further care.
We can also perform routine treatments and surgical procedures at your property and we utilise cautery, cryotherapy and traditional surgical techniques to minimise tissue trauma and reduce recovery times.
We have a network of trusted referral veterinarians and allied health professionals that we can recommend for more advanced treatment, rehabilitation and additional support if required.
Vaccinations, general health checks, diet analysis and nutrition, faecal egg counts and hoof care.
Whether under sedation or general anaesthestic we can perform geldings, eye removals, biospies and mass removals in the field.
Routine and performance dentistry using a power float under sedation with comprehensive examination and dental charting.
Radiographs, ultrasound (excluding pregnancy), stall-side testing (cytology, bloods, urinalysis and faecal blood testing for detection of ulcers) and samples can also be sent to our pathology partners.
Quick response for accident and emergencies including colic, choke and wounds.
A key area I am passionate about is pain management and appropriate palliative care for our geriatric equines. And when the time comes, compassionate euthanasia.
Hendra should be taken seriously even if you consider the number of confirmed cases in Australia to be low and the risk minimal. It is classified as a Biosafety Level-4 (BSL-4) agent, as it is fatal to horses and humans alike. This is the same classification level as Ebola! It deserves our respect and consideration.
Our Hendra policy is to assess each patient on a case by case basis but we verge on the side of caution. Some cases will require additional PPE and an exclusion prior to treatment (at an additional cost) however this will be discussed on the phone prior to our visit.
Whilst vaccination is not mandatory, the health of your horse is at risk if unvaccinated. The Queensland government’s Guidelines for Veterinarians handling potential Hendra virus infection in horses states that Hendra virus infection should be considered if a horse may have had contact with flying foxes and any one or combination of the following signs are present:
As you can appreciate, these are wide ranging clinical signs. If your horse is suspected to have Hendra, they must be confirmed Hendra negative before receiving medical care which can sometimes take up to 72 hours given our regional location. This delay may reduce your horse’s chance of survival dramatically.
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click here to download further information on Hendra. If you would like to discuss our Hendra policy or the vaccination, please do get in touch.