Vet News
Level One
Level One again...
We are so happy to be able to help you all again in person.
Please, if you are unwell, awaiting a Covid test or have been in possible contact with a Covid case, don’t come into the clinic. Give the friendly reception staff a ring and we will see what we can do to help you. If you are similar but on farm, let us know so that we can make appropriate arrangements.
We have the Covid tracing App prominently displayed for ease of use, or you can manually sign in. We also have plenty of hand sanitizer available.
Long may Level 1 last!
The Vet Services Wairarapa Team
Spring is in the air - are you ready for your foal?
Do you have a mare due to foal? If so, have a wee read to make sure you are as ready as you can be for the pitter patter of 4 little feet. If you have any questions at all, do feel free to get in touch to discuss.
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Gastroscopy Day Special Offer
We've had a good initial response to our Equine Gastroscopy Day and a few spaces are still available if you are interested in being involved.
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Spring has Sprung
We hope you've had a reasonable winter and are excited about the season ahead. We've put together some interesting articles below for you to have a read, plus we have some specials and information to mention.
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The Importance of Vaccinations - What’s it all about?
Vaccination provides your horse with important protection against some serious and potentially life-threatening diseases.
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Equine Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva; the clear thin membrane coating the sclera (white part of the eye) and the underside of the eyelids. The conjunctiva has many important roles including: lubrication, protection, and the supply of nutrients to the eye.
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Wolf Teeth in Horses
Wolf teeth are technically known as the first premolar teeth in horses. They usually erupt into the mouth at between five and twelve months of age, but do not continue to grow or erupt into the mouth as do the rest of the cheek teeth. It has been estimated that approximately seventy percent of horses will develop wolf teeth.
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"Kissing Spines"
This is the name given not to "affectionate backs" but to over-riding or impinging of the dorsal spinous processes of the vertebrae commonly in thoracic [chest] or lumbar [lower back] region of the horse.
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Equine Insurance - Should I Bother?
It's a question that's come up time and time again for me over the last year or two.
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Kowhai Tree. RIP Tree.
An interesting case in the Wairarapa. A 5 year old dressage mare was behaving oddly - perhaps a case of too much grass and not enough work?
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