It is important to understand the normal calving process in order to know when to intervene. The normal calving process is divided into 3 stages of labour, as follows: Stage 1 – Soft tissues of the birth canal, including cervix and vulva, dilate in preparation for calving. Signs typically seen when a cow enters stage …
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In this 13 minute video Dr Shannon Lee talks with Dr Jennifer Stewart about “Big Head” – Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (NSH) – in horses. Dr Stewart explains: That “bighead” is only the end stage of the disease! Your horse can have soft weak bones without you even knowing. What causes this disease. Learn to recognize the …
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Sometimes it can be a little hard to remember everything that the vet told you in your first consult. So this brochure is to help remind you on the important things to ensure your best friend stays healthy and fit to live a long healthy happy life. VACCINATIONS Vaccinating your …
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What is Hendra Virus? HeV is a rare infectious disease of horses. It is also a Zoonotic disease which means it is transmissible from animals (horses in this case) to humans. This virus is initially transmitted to horses from fruit bats / flying foxes when horses come into contact with bat droppings or other secretions …
Snake season is upon us again, and if you are a pet owner you should be aware of the signs. An animal that has been bitten by a snake can present in many ways. The presentation or signs depend on the species of snake, the age of the snake, the yield and contact of venom …
Parvovirus is a highly contagious virus contracted by dogs. It is spread by the bodily secretions such as feces, urine and saliva of infected dogs. However, the virus can survive in the soil for years. It takes approximately 7-10 days for a dog exposed to Parvovirus to begin showing symptoms and test positive for Parvovirus. …
You may be well aware that ‘bighead’ is a preventable and treatable condition common in paddock horses in Central highlands district. However this past wet season over Christmas 2010 and January 2011 has resulted in an above normal amount of available Buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris ). Subsequently this means that you are likely to experience ‘Bighead’ …
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