Advance Equine Vets

16/02/2025

Case Study: OCD in the Stifles

🐴 A yearling Thoroughbred c**t presented for routine pre-sale radiographs was found to have OCD (osteochondritis dissecans) lesions in both stifles, with a more severe grade on the right stifle. At the time of examination, the horse showed no visible signs of swelling or lameness.

🩺 Surgical Intervention

The c**t underwent arthroscopic surgery performed by registered specialist surgeon Dr. Paul Robinson (BVSc, Dip), who has a special interest in arthroscopic procedures.

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique in which small incisions are made in the skin, allowing a camera (arthroscope) and specialized instruments to be inserted into the joint. The OCD fragments were carefully removed to reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, and prevent further joint damage. As a minimally invasive procedure, arthroscopy offers significant advantages, including a shorter recovery period and a reduced risk of infection or complications compared to open surgical techniques.

🐎 Postoperative Care & Rehabilitation

Following surgery, the c**t was discharged with anti-inflammatory medication and a structured rehabilitation plan:
• Weeks 1-3: Strict box rest
• Weeks 4-6: Box rest with gradual introduction of hand-walking, increasing duration over time
• Weeks 6-8: Light training resumed, including low-impact exercises such as trotting or lunging
• Weeks 12-16: Gradual return to normal work, depending on recovery progress

Prognosis & Industry Relevance

📉 Studies indicate that up to 24% of Thoroughbreds and 30% of Warmbloods present with some form of OCD. Early detection and intervention are critical to ensuring a successful recovery, allowing young horses to reach their full potential as performance or racehorses.

By utilizing advanced surgical techniques and a structured rehabilitation approach, this c**t has an excellent prognosis for future athletic performance. 💯

06/02/2025

🐎GASTROSCOPY DAY🐎

Take advantage of out discounted scoping day. Price includes sedation cost.

Did you know that gastric ulcers are found in 50-90% of horses?

Common Signs of Gastric Ulcers:
• Fussy appetite
• Changes in attitude or increased spookiness
• Reluctance to train or move forward
• Poor body condition and dull coat
• Unexplained weight loss
• Low-grade colic
• Sensitivity around the girth

📅 Friday, 21st February
📍 From 9 AM | Riviera Equestrian Park

Limited spots available! To secure your booking, call 📞 55 885 152

27/01/2025

🏥 The surgery suite has been bustling with activity this year, with one particularly interesting case already coming through our doors.

👨🏻‍⚕️Case Summary: Arytenoid Chondritis in a 16-Year-Old Thoroughbred Gelding

A 16-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was examined by Dr. Jon in the field after exhibiting excessive noise while eating and a near-collapse in the paddock, raising significant concern for the owner. The horse was diagnosed with arytenoid chondritis and upper respiratory stridor and initially treated with a one-month course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. A follow-up endoscopic evaluation revealed improvement in the chondritis but identified a large mass protruding into the airway.

Specialist surgeon Dr. Tias Muurlink performed surgical intervention to address the issue. A temporary tracheotomy was performed to secure the airway, allowing a laryngotomy to safely remove the mass. An endoscope was utilized during the procedure to ensure precise visualization and removal of the mass. Post-surgery, temporary tracheotomy tubes were placed to maintain a patent airway during recovery and removed the following day.

The gelding was discharged with a course of antibiotics and is expected to make a full recovery, resuming its normal ridden activities.

04/01/2025

It sounds like Scott, Amanda, and the team at Fenwick Farm have an exciting and busy period ahead with the Magic Millions youngsters! Breaking in is such a critical phase in a young racehorse’s career, setting the foundation for their future success on the track. It takes skill, patience, and dedication to bring out the best in these promising horses. Wishing them a smooth and rewarding process—hopefully, this group includes some future champions! 🐎🏆💨

25/12/2024

🎄🎅 Merry Christmas from AEVets! 🎅🎄

To all our valued clients and friends, thank you for your support in 2024—it’s been an incredible year, and we’re excited for even bigger things in 2025!

We had planned to share a festive team photo, but true to form, we worked right up until closing yesterday with no time to spare 🫠

Here’s the next best thing: Dr. Jon, our junior vet-in-training Ralph, and our loyal companions Murphy and Moana spreading the holiday cheer! 🎁🐾

Wishing you and your furred and hooved family a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year 🥳

~ The AEVets Team

22/12/2024

🎄 Christmas & New Year Trading Hours 🎄

As the festive season approaches, we’d like to share our operating hours:

📅 Trading Hours:
• Christmas Eve (Dec 24): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Routine calls - 🚨Emergencies after hours
• Christmas Day (Dec 25): Closed
• Boxing Day Dec 26- 29th -🚨Emergencies
• 30th - Routine & 🚨 Emergencies
• New Year’s Eve (Dec 31) - Routine & 🚨Emergencies
• New Year’s Day (Jan 1)-🚨Emergencies

For Emergencies & After-Hours Care, please call the clinic on 5588 5152, and you’ll be directed to our on-call vet.

We wish you and your Equine friends a safe and joyful holiday season! 🐴

17/12/2024

🎄🐴 Give the Gift of Care This Christmas! 🐴🎄

Struggling to find the perfect gift for the horse lover in your life? 🎁 How about peace of mind and top-notch care for their equine companion? 🐎

✨Advance Equine Vets Gift Certificates ✨
🎁 Perfect for:
✔️ Routine check-ups
✔️ Emergency services
✔️ Vaccinations & treatments
✔️ Specialized equine care

Whether it’s a stocking stuffer or a heartfelt gesture, it’s a gift that truly keeps on giving. 💝

📞 Call us at AEVets or stop by the clinic to grab yours today! 🎅

08/12/2024

🛻 Southern Loop – Now on Tuesdays!
Serving the Southern Gold Coast and Northern NSW

Due to increased demand and the relocation of some of our valued clients, we’re excited to announce that our Southern Loop service has expanded to include these areas on Tuesdays at a special travel day price!

Our services are still available on other days as needed, but Tuesday is the perfect day to take advantage of reduced travel costs.

To make it even more cost-effective, travel fees can be shared when multiple horses are seen at the same property. So, rally your friends and neighbors for shared savings!

01/12/2024

Congratulations to the team at Ben Ahrens Racing! Kerchak has followed up his Mooloolaba Cup victory with a commanding win at Doomben, securing an impressive third consecutive triumph! 🐎 💨

brings up the hatrick of consecutive metropolitan wins in today's Open Handicap 2040mtrs at Doomben Racecourse! Again ridden a peach by boom apprentice Cody Collis, a tactical affair saw the son of Westbury Stud's handier than normal on the genuine heavy 10 and after being asked to chase down the well supported leader, he knuckled down with his now well known turn of foot to score another impressive victory and take his earnings beyond the $300k mark. Thanks to his most loyal owners, our great staff and to Cody for sticking strong. Sixteen starts, 9 wins, he's a ripper........onwards and upwards 💪👌🏆🏇

11/11/2024

🥳 Happy Birthday to our amazing vet, Dr. Alicia! If you see her out and about, working hard even on her special day, be sure to send some birthday cheer her way! 🥂

10/11/2024

🥳 Fantastic morning at our first Client Info Day at the clinic. Congratulations to our lucky door prize winners! For those who couldn’t attend, no worries—we’re already planning the next one. If there’s anything specific you’d like us to cover next time, please let us know. And for those who requested the slides, we’ll be posting the PowerPoint presentation soon for you to review at your convenience.

08/11/2024

Just a reminder: the Clinic Open Day kicks off at 10am tomorrow! We’ve had a few last-minute requests to attend, so if you’re interested, please let us know, and we’ll add you to the list. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

👨🏻‍⚕️ CLIENT INFORMATION DAY 👩🏻‍⚕️

Dr. Jon and the team at AEVs warmly invite both existing and new clients to join us for a morning of insightful presentations by our veterinarians and nurses, followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the surgery. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win fantastic prizes in our lucky door draw! Everyone is welcome.

📅 Saturday, 9th of November
⏰ From 10am
🏥 15 Ken Russell Crt, Bundall
☕️ Morning tea and beverages provided
✅ RSVP- 1st November

03/11/2024

🥇Congratulations to the team at Ben Ahrens Racing! Kerchak (NZ) delivered a standout performance at Eagle Farm on Saturday, taking the BM78 in impressive style. Coming from behind, he powered through to finish strong, winning by an impressive 3 lengths. 🐎💨

takes his record to 14 starts for 7 wins and 3 placings, taking out race 7 this afternoon at Eagle Farm Racecourse! Stepping away from the outside gate in the 1805mtrs Benchmark 78, the son of Westbury Stud's VRC Derby winning stallion Tarzino was superbly handled by up and coming apprentice Cody Collis and fittingly puts a metro win on the table on Victoria Racing Club Derby day! With Cody steering a patient course from off the speed before peeling wide to make his run at the 400mtr mark, Kerchak let down strongly to record a healthy 2.85lgth victory. Many thanks to the staff that keep him sound and look after him day in, day out and of course to our owners that sourced him from Inglis Digital! Great job to all involved 🥇👌🏇

28/10/2024

🟢⚪️🟢 The team at Jeff Dunn Racing has enjoyed an outstanding 10 days on the track, securing five impressive wins, including doubles at both the Gold Coast and Murwillumbah. Each victory was skillfully guided by jockey Rikki Jamieson. 🐎💨

🥇 Majestic Angel-Ipswich 24/10
🥇 More Love - Gold Coast 19/10
🥇 Cosmic Beauty - Gold Coast 19/10
🥇 El Asteroid - Murwillumbah
🥇 Berry Foxie - Murwillumbah

13/10/2024

👨🏻‍⚕️ CLIENT INFORMATION DAY 👩🏻‍⚕️

Dr. Jon and the team at AEVs warmly invite both existing and new clients to join us for a morning of insightful presentations by our veterinarians and nurses, followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the surgery. Plus, you’ll have the chance to win fantastic prizes in our lucky door draw! Everyone is welcome.

📅 Saturday, 9th of November
⏰ From 10am
🏥 15 Ken Russell Crt, Bundall
☕️ Morning tea and beverages provided
✅ RSVP- 1st November

11/10/2024

💖 HAPPY VET NURSE DAY 💖
Today we recognise and appreciate the hard work that our Vet Nurses do.

Your compassion and hard work mean the world to our patients and their families, we're truly grateful to have each of you on our team!

04/10/2024

👑 LONG WEEKEND - KINGS BIRTHDAY👑

Our fabulous vets are on call this long weekend for regular and new clients. Please call
📞 5588 5152 to get through to our after hours line.