We are excited to announce that we can now do in-house blood tests! This means that we can test a blood sample on your pet in the clinic and have a result in 15 minutes. What’s even better is that the tests are cheaper than what we could previously have run through the lab! Biochemistry blood tests […]
Yersiniosis In Weaner Deer
Yersinia pseudotuberculosis is one of the most common infectious diseases of young deer and is one of the most common causes of death. The bacteria are found in the ground and water, being very good at surviving in cold, wet conditions. Outbreaks will occur when young animals are stressed (weaning, transport, bad weather, feed change […]
Vaccinations – Tetanus and Strangles
Tetanus and strangles are both serious diseases in horses and are easily preventable through vaccination. Tetanus Tetanus occurs when a wound becomes infected with bacterial spores of Clostridium tetani. Some cases of tetanus occur from wounds that are so small they are not noticed. Signs A stiff-legged gait, often with the tail held out stiffly […]
Calf Rearing
Calving is upon us! We hope you find the enclosed calf rearing guide useful. Although it is basic, it’s doing the basics right that makes the difference. If you have any new staff or staff you would like to up-skill, please feel free to contact us to organise training tailored to your farm, such as […]
Registering and Microchipping your pet.
What is a microchip? A microchip is created by a few components encased with Bioglass. The size of the chip equates to the size of a grain of rice. The chip is inserted via a small needle between the shoulders under the animals skin. The chip contains a unique identification number (15 numbers) of that is […]