Riverina Equine Veterinary Services

17/09/2024

09/09/2024

⭐️Welcome to the Team!⭐️
We are thrilled to introduce Jenna, our new Office Manager at Riverina Equine Veterinary Services. Jenna's passion for all things equine and her dedication to providing exceptional service will make her a key player in ensuring our practice continues to run efficiently and provide the best care and support to our clients and patients.

03/09/2024

Riverina Equine Veterinary Services will be in the Albury region tomorrow.
If you'd like to save on travel, please call the office on 59549972 to book your appointment today.

02/09/2024

Meet Sprinkles - possibly our littlest and cutest patient receiving a dental last week. So little, Dr Jade was channelling MacGyver to secure Sprinkles in our mobile crush safely. Some fancy knots were need to rig up those chest and rump supports, Dr Jade. Well done!

20/08/2024

Meet Dr Lachie 👋

We would love to introduce our new Veterinarian, Dr Lachie Dawes. Lachie is originally from Millthorpe in Central West NSW and moved to Wagga Wagga to complete his Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Bachelor of Veterinary Biology at CSU. Lachie has previously worked as an Equine Nurse for Central West Equine Hospital in Orange and upon graduation of vet school worked at Bungendore Vet Surgery.
In his spare time Lachie loves to catch up with his friends and family and ride his horses. He is also a keen Eventer, so you may see him competing around our local area on his mare 'Barbie', so be sure to say hello!

Welcome to the team Lachie, we are excited to have you on board.

31/07/2024

Just stopped by to say Happy Birthday! Wishing all the horses & REVS a very Happy Birthday today. Let's hope there is plenty of carrot cake to go around.......

30/07/2024

Dr Andy is heading to Tumut next week 🚙🩺
If you would like him to visit your horse, call 02 5954 9972 between 8:30am-5pm weekdays.

07/06/2024

🫶 Farewell to Evie 🫶

It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to our beautiful Dr Evie this week. What a ride it's been with plenty of laughs, tears, wins, struggles and everything in between! Evie has worked tirelessly and played a massive role in the REVS team (and our hearts).
We are sure going to miss the cheeky one liners' and her can-do attitude.
It's been a privilege to have Evie for the last 3+ years and we wish her all the best on her next adventure.

03/06/2024

We will be in ALBURY/WODONGA tomorrow!
If you would like us to visit your horse, please call 02 5954 9972 and book an appointment.

23/05/2024

MEET THE TEAM

𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞: Jade
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Veterinarian
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 @ 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐒: Almost 10 months!
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐯𝐞𝐭? Ever since I was little, my passion for all creatures great and small was fuelled by my mothers love for animals. I always knew I wanted to make a positive impact on animal health and welfare by being able to provide essential veterinary care.
𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐛? There is so much to love about this job! I really enjoy working with our incredible team, travelling around to new locations, interacting with our lovely clients and meeting their beloved horses.
𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐯𝐞𝐭, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞? I’d ride performance horses and ideally use that opportunity to travel overseas for work
𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐫-𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧? Of course! I have a moody cat called Miss Puss who rules the house and four horses that are so willing and kind.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜/𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲? Metalcore and deep house are my top genres
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬? When I’m not on a horse you’ll find me enjoying the outdoors and spending time with friends and family
𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭? The vibration frequency at which cats purr is within a range that promotes tissue regeneration and healing 🐱

21/05/2024

𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴'𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 - Straight from the horse's mouth.

Equine Cushing’s Disease, also referred to as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), is a common hormonal dysfunction in horses.
PPID causes the horse’s pituitary gland to produce an excess of hormones. These hormones are responsible for regulating a large variety of bodily functions. They normally exist in a fine balance, but in PPID horses, that balance is upset - which could cause your horse or pony to have a wide range of clinical signs:
🔸 Having an abnormally hairy coat that doesn’t shed or is dull or coarse
🔸 Abnormal fat deposits around the eyes, neck, hindquarters and base of the tail
🔸 Excessive drinking and urinating
🔸 Laminitis
🔸 Lethargy
🔸 Poor performance

If you think your horse or pony may suffer from PPID, give us a call to organize an assessment. Early diagnosis of PPID in horses and ponies allows more time for management strategies to be used, maintaining a positive quality of life.

Further reading:
https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/horse-health/equine-diseases/cushings-disease/

20/05/2024

FLYNN'S WALK 🐶☀️

It was fantastic to see such a great turn out of people yesterday supporting the Veterinary industry in Wagga Wagga.
Andy, Kate & Gabby joined the fun and walked (with our doggo's of course) in honor of Dr Flynn Hargreaves and to raise awareness for veterinary wellbeing.
Thank you to the organizers of this event for bringing such a great community event to our area!

Pictured is Gabby & Kate with Hank & Rip 🐕🐕

16/05/2024

- 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗦 -

Placentitis is an inflammatory condition of the placenta. It can occur when bacteria from the environment breach the protective barriers of the uterus and establish infection within the placental tissue. This results in disruption of the blood supply and can lead to the birth of premature, underdeveloped and septic foals.

While placentitis can occur in any mare, some are at greater risk of developing infection than others. High risk mares include those with previous history of:
🔻 Placentitis
🔻 Abortion
🔻 Premature delivery
🔻 Birth of a weak foal
🔻 Dystocia or foaling related trauma
Mares that have had several foals, have poor vulval conformation or are considered aged also pose a risk.

Clinical signs of placentitis can include:
🔻 Abnormal vaginal discharge (cloudy white or yellow-brown)
🔻 Premature mammary gland development (bagging up) prior to 320 days gestation
It is however, important to note that not all mares with placentitis will exhibit clinical signs and diagnosis may need to be confirmed with ultrasound examination. During the examination the veterinarian will check for any fetal or maternal abnormalities, assess fetal viability and determine if there is placental inflammation.
Prompt diagnosis of placentitis is important to increase the chance of successful outcomes for both the mare and foal.
Mares that should be routinely scanned include those that:
🔻 Are exhibiting clinical signs
🔻 Fall into the high-risk category
🔻 any mare that is 5 months gestation or beyond

Contact our team on (02) 5954 9972 to book your mare in for a placental scan today.

12/05/2024

𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘𝗦 - Straight from the horse's mouth

There are many signs that your horse may have a dental issue - changes in behaviour, changes in eating and drinking habits, weight loss, becoming head shy, abnormal head carriage, foul smell from mouth and nose just to name a few. However, sometimes there are no obvious signs of a problem and as such it is imperative to have your horse’s teeth thoroughly and routinely examined beginning early in life.

𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 - 𝟭.𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 - 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
- Any issues/defects the horse may have been born with
- Proper development of teeth
- Incisor alignment
- Sharp points on teeth
- Improper position and number of teeth
- Abnormal wear of teeth

𝟭.𝟱 - 𝟰 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 – 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝟲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
- Cysts in the gums over permanent teeth
- Gingivitis
- Periodontal disease
- Loose or infected caps
- Sharp points on the premolar, molar and wolf teeth
- Uneven growth of permanent incisors
- Presence and removal of wolf teeth if the horse is to be ridden in the future

𝟰 - 𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 – 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
- Contact and balance of bite surface
- Removal of sharp points on cheek teeth
- Balance of the jaw
- Balance of the incisors


𝟭𝟬 - 𝟭𝟴 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 – 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
- Abnormalities of wear
- Wave mouth
- Sharp points and hooks
- Balance of tooth alignment
- Length of canine teeth


𝟭𝟴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 – 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝟲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 (𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝟯 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀)
- Periodontal disease – 70% increase
- Tartar accumulation
- Gingivitis
- Tooth loosening
- Loss of grinding surface
- Need for geriatric diet
- Sharp hooks and points
- Balance between upper and lower jaw

MANY of these problems often go unidentified, overlooked, or mismanaged by lay dentists, which is why it is so important to have your horse’s dental health assessed and managed by a qualified Equine Dental Veterinarian.

07/05/2024

Come and support a charity that is close to our hearts 🫶

Flynn's walk is coming to Wagga Wagga SUNDAY MAY 19th
We are walking and talking to support our beloved Veterinarians.

He hope to see you and your pooches there!

We're walking and talking to support veterinary well-being - come for the walk, stay for the conversation.

03/05/2024

Riverina Equine Vet's are proud to sponsor REA Wagga Wagga Dressage Club
This event will not be one to miss!

🌟🐎 Join us at the 2024 Hygain Riverina Dressage Festival! 🌟🐎

Attention all dressage lovers! It's time to showcase your skills and bond with your magnificent four-legged partners at the Hygain Riverina Dressage Festival.

🗓️ Date: 10 - 12 May 2024
📍 Location: CSU Equine Centre, Wagga Wagga
🏅 All levels from Preparatory to Grand Prix
💃🕺 Freestyles and Exhibition Display
🏆 Exciting prizes and awards
🎉 Fun-filled atmosphere guaranteed

Don't miss out on this exhilarating event - spots are filling up fast! Enter now on Nominate (https://www.nominate.com.au/equestdn/Event.aspx?e=40944A8508A24B4790B7C493E3648CA4&eventlist=2) to secure your place and be a part of this memorable equestrian experience.

👉 Contact us if you have any questions. Let's make this year's festival the best one yet! 🌟🐴

03/05/2024

Congratulations to Larney Malone & her horse 'Isabelle' for their recent win in the Juvenile Draft at Marrar Campdraft Assoc.
Congratulations to all the place getters also for putting some great drafting on display 🤠

JUVENILES

Congratulations Larney Malone & Isabelle on winning our Riverina Equine Vets Juvenile Campdraft!
Judged by Mr Greg Charleson

1st Larney Malone & Isabelle 88pts
2nd Gracie Morse & Decoy 79pts
3rd George Morse & Spoon Full of Pep 77pts
4th Brayden Oddy & Tully 75pts
5th Harry Hogg & Nullarbor 60pts

12/04/2024

⏰12 days to go until we are Gastric Scoping!!!

Our most recent Scoping day revealed 𝟏𝟏 of the 𝟏𝟑 horses scoped to have grade 2 ulcers or worse! 😱

Symptoms varied with some horses displaying poor performance, failure to thrive and poor body condition. Other horses were reported to have recent behavioural changes as the main concern. Horses suffering from Gastric Ulcers may become sour/irritable and misbehave under saddle due to the discomfort ulcers can cause.

If you have concerns that your horse may be suffering from Gastric Ulcers, give us a call and let's see for ourselves.

13/03/2024

Spread the word, REVS is recruiting!