Olive Grove Equine Clinic

09/05/2024

Mogumber Park has entered 17 lots for the Inglis May (Early) Online Sale that runs from Friday, 10 May until Wednesday, 15 May. The reduction sale comprises 4 weanlings, 4 […]

11/04/2024

Calling out to the horsey community - we are desperately looking for basic agistment for 7-10 empty recipient mares until early/mid august. If it's close to Bullsbrook we can look after them, further away and it would need to be you. Please contact the clinic 9571 3992.

10/04/2024

DEWORMING NEW ARRIVALS - Is it necessary?

Many of you would have heard that it is recommended to deworm every new horse that arrives into your property. And you've probably been advice to give them a Moxidectin-based wormer. The reason being to stop resistant parasites to land in your property.
NEW SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE DOESN'T AGREE WITH THAT:
1. 70% of the adult horses are low shedders, which means they only need deworming once a year. That means, approx the 70% of the horses that arrive into your property don't need deworming!
2. It's been demonstrated that the more wormers we give to a horse, the quicker we'll help those parasites to develop resistances. A recent study conducted in Australia has found resistances in 45% of the farms tested. Have you tested the efficacy of the wormers you use at your property?
3. The reason given some years ago about using Moxidectin was that it will also kill the immature stages of the parasite that are not reachable for other type of wormers. Nowadays this hasn't been proven and there's evidence of the opposite: those early stages won't die, but they'll recognise that wormer easily to start creating resistances faster!
4. We already have resistances to Moxidectin in Australia (studies published in the last 2 years) and the Egg Reappearance Period (the time between the last effective deworming and your horse shedding parasite eggs again in their faeces) for this active ingredient is also been seen to have shortened to 6 weeks. I'm sure you've read in your Moxidectin wormer "the ERP for this wormer is at least 14 weeks": Maybe in unicorns!! Certainly not in horses in 2024. The only places where may have an ERP longer than 9 weeks are farms where Moxidectin hasn't been used previously. Isn't that interesting??
5. This is not very common but it does happen, so the risk exists: If you deworm a horse that is carrying a huge number of parasites inside, if you use a Mectin-based wormer (Ivermectin, Abamectin, Moxidectin) that horse could die within the next week (because all the parasites die at the same time so they block the guts of the horse). The risk is higher in very young horses..

In conclusion, instead of deworming more often than necessary, TEST THE NEW ARRIVALS with faecal egg counts!! Deworm only the horses that need it, and with knowledge of what's best to give, based on the results.

Send us an email [email protected] or call us on 08 9571 3992 for more information!

08/04/2024

Do you have a passion for the racing industry?
Are you looking for a change of scene?
TBWA is looking to fill the position of Executive Officer, a part-time/casual, work from home position. Your role would include, but is not limited to:
• answering calls and assisting members with any queries;
• communicating with members;
• managing Xero accounting system and preparing & lodging quarterly activity statements;
• invoicing, payments and banking;
• managing the Stallion Tender Scheme including communicating with tenderers & studs and ensuring payments are made & distributed as required;
• arranging committee meetings and the AGM – agenda, minutes, circulating information and organising meeting rooms and refreshments for face to face meetings, otherwise Zoom;
• promoting the staff award and collecting entries;
• liaising with Thoroughbred Breeders Australia – education, projects, seeking funding etc.;
• organising events and awards day;
• co-ordinating the orphan foal register.

Some admin skills are essential, but training could be provided for the right applicant. For more information, or to apply, please contact [email protected], including a current CV.

09/02/2024

13/01/2024

If anyone affected by the Chittering fires needs emergency evacuation for horses we have yards available. Call the clinic 95713992 for details.

27/12/2023

And that's a wrap for our ET programme for the year!
19 frozen inseminations for 10 embryos recovered and 10 pregnancies confirmed.
12 chilled inseminations for 8 embryos recovered and 7 pregnancies confirmed.
Amazing to have only 1 embryo fail after transfer across the whole season!!

31/10/2023

Current high bid is $600! 2 days to go...

Calling anyone who is looking for a discounted AI cycle!!!

For those of you who know me you will know my OTHER passion is my dogs. I am on the committee of the Old English Sheepdog Club of WA and we are looking to raise funds to bring an international judge over for our 50th Anniversary Championship Show.

I am offering up a fresh/chilled or frozen cycle of AI with all funds to be donated to the club. Value is $740, must be used this season and includes all routine reproductive charges (but not agistment).

Please share to all your friends and make your bid via PM. Closes Sat 4th November so get in quick! I'll provide a daily update here of the current highest bid.

Current high bid is only $400!! Come on guys - you can do better than that for a good cause...

19/10/2023

UPDATE 21.10.23

We are very pleased to report that the fostering procedure was successful. This lucky filly and new mum went home today. You can check out a couple of photos of mum and bub in the comments below. Thank you again to everyone for you help and kindness. It’s greatly appreciated 🥰🙏

UPDATE: 15:30 20.10.23
We have a foster mare and are about to start the fostering process! A big thank you to everyone that has shared and searched for a foster for us - in particular to the generous client that has offered us her mare to help this filly. Keep your fingers crossed for us 🤞 We will keep you posted 🙏

URGENT - FOSTER MARE REQUIRED (Perth, Australia)

This little filly sadly lost her mum late last night. She is now an orphan and we are searching for a foster mare.

If anyone knows of someone with a foster mare that is available and are willing to help, please call us at Ascot Equine on 9277 7737.

Thanking you all in advance 🙏

28/09/2023

Looking for a foster mare if anyone knows of one. Please call the clinic 95713992.
Please share 🙏

19/09/2023

Calling out for more recips! If you have a young (15.3hh), good to catch and get on with, mare that needs a new home we are needing to further expand our herd. Please call the clinic on 9571 3992 to enquire.

22/08/2023

Come join the team!

22/07/2023

Thoroughbred Breeders WA president Fiona Lacey has joined the AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Advisory Panel that identifies and funds the research, development and extension priorities of the thoroughbred industry. AgriFutures Australia […]

06/05/2023

Olive Grove Equine Clinic is looking for an experienced nurse to join our small team. We are located in Bullsbrook on a thoroughbred stud. The farm foals approx 40 mares and manages the cycles 150 mares, including live cover, chilled and frozen AI and embryo transfer.
Ideally you:
Are confident handling all types/ages of horses.
Have a mature attitude and the ability to work independently.
Have experience in ordering drugs and stock.
Have a highly organised approach to your duties and show great attention to detail.
Are confident to talk to clients and handle veterinary software (ezyvet).
Please send CV to [email protected]

30/12/2022

What a nice way to finish the ET season! 2 embryos and now 2 pregnancies!

05/11/2022

Do you have experience with horses and are interested in working with Thoroughbreds?

Western Australian studs are looking for team members for their yearling preparation now!

Running from early December to the end of February - contact Thoroughbred Breeders WA today if you'd like more information on how to get involved.

Attach your resume and describe your experience and send to [email protected] or call us on 92779880.

24/10/2022

If you have a suitable foster mare please contact Danielle on 0422 933 588.

19/10/2022

We have filled one position but are still looking for another part-time/full-time nurse. Qualifications not necessary but must have experience with horses!

01/10/2022

For those of you who have thought Sandra and I have seemed a bit grumpy the last few days this is why. Meet 'Honey', daughter of 'Toast' and half sister to Miss West Coat (Crumpet). 3 months ago Toast suffered a horrific hind leg injury and we thought we would lose her. Months of care has seen her carry her pregnancy to term but 72 hours ago she had a red bag delivery of a very septic foal who was born barely alive. We've spent about 65 of the last 72 hours with this little one who has shown a tremendous will to live and is now not only up and walking, but drinking off her mum. Honey is not out of the woods yet but we're hoping her fighting spirit will help her cross any future hurdles.
Hopefully Sandra and I will be back to our normal selves by Monday!