Bodrwnsiwn Equine

01/07/2024

Our Bangor practice has no electric at present and looks to be off the rest of the day. Our phones are down as well. Please ring 01407 720800
Thanks,
Bod Team

28/02/2024

2024 C**t Castration Offer
Avoid travelling your c**t and risking complications of moving your horse or pony after surgery.

We also will be available for any post op problems during out of hours, if they should occur.

March & April C**t Castration Offer
C**ts up to 14 hands £150.00 inc VAT
C**ts over 14 hand £195.00 inc VAT
To be paid in full at the time of booking.

This includes the visit and pain killer. Tetanus cover will be charged as extra if your c**t is not fully covered for tetanus by previous vaccines.
T&C's
Your c**t must be 3 yo and under
Both testicles present
Well handled
Payment on the day
Your c**t gelded at his home yard without the upset and risk of complications of moving after surgery.
To book your appointment, ring 01248 351555

29/12/2023

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Receptionist to join our team here at Bodrwnsiwn Veterinary Group.

The position is a temporary 4 month part time contract but may become permanent.
The hours are 19 hours per week over two days, one being a Monday and the other day to be arranged, with a share in the Saturday Rota.

Previous veterinary industry experience would be beneficial but previous receptionist or customer facing experience is essential. We are looking for a team player who is flexible and adaptable as there are many aspects to the role.

Day to day duties include answering phones, responding to emails, booking appointments using our PMS, registering new clients, dispensing meds, taking payments and keeping reception and other areas of the practice clean and tidy.

The salary for the position will be in line with National Minimum wage. Benefits include holidays, paid illness leave, discounts.

To apply with your CV, please email [email protected]
Closing date 2nd Jan 2024

20/12/2023

Our opening times for Christmas and New Year.
Friday 22nd Open as normal
Sat 23rd Dec, 8.30am to 1pm.
Christmas Day and Boxing Day Office Closed/Emergencies only
27th, 28th, 29th Dec Normal opening hours
30th Dec 8.30am to 1pm
31st Dec Office closed/emergencies only
1st Jan Office closed/emergencies only.

For emergencies, our registered clients can ring 01407 720800 follow the instructions to speak to our answering service who will be in touch with our on call vet team.

23/10/2023

Owner found and happily back at home

Found in Brynteg, female whippet . She is chipped but again her chip details are not up to date.
Please ring Mona 01407 720800

11/09/2023

New Regulations have come into effect from September 1, 2023: Changes from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)📢📢📢
Two of the key changes that will affect horse owners are🐴:
Any type of antibiotics or controlled drug can only be prescribed after your horse has had a physical examination by a vet. This applies to all antibiotics, including oral, injectable, and topical (creams and ointments). 💉💊
Examples of controlled drugs are Ventipulmin, Codein and Gabapentin
Where an animal is under the care of more than one veterinary practice, those veterinary practices should keep each other informed of any relevant clinical information e.g. consultant dental or sports horse practitioners and other limited service providers.👩🏼‍⚕️👨🏼‍⚕️
These changes have been implemented to ensure the safeguarding of both animal and human health against the risks posed by excessive antibiotic usage and the development of resistance.
They will also aid in guaranteeing that antibiotics and some other medicines are prescribed solely when essential and when an alternate treatment is unsuitable.
Please do contact us or talk to one of our vets, if you have any questions.🐴

15/06/2023

13/06/2023

Beating the Heat: Preventing Heat Stroke in Horses



As temperatures are set to continue to rise over the next few days, here is a video with some tips on how to avoid your horse getting heat stroke.



If you are worried your horse may be showing signs of heat stroke, then please to not hesitate to call us on 01248 351555

24/02/2023

Earlier this month this lovely mare got herself into a little trouble. Our vet Mia McLeod attended and here are a few photos and a happy outcome for the mare.

08/02/2023

2023 C**t Castration Offer With Fees Held at 2022 Costs.

Avoid travelling your c**t and risking complications of moving your horse or pony after surgery.
We also will be available for any post op problems during out of hours, if they should occur.

March & April C**t Castration Offer
C**ts up to 14 hands £140
C**ts over 14 hand £150
This includes the visit and pain killer. Tetanus cover will be charged as extra if your c**t is not fully covered for tetanus by previous vaccines.

Your c**t must be 3 yo and under
Both testicles present
Well handled
Payment on the day

Your c**t gelded at his home yard without the upset and risk of complications of moving after surgery.
To book your appointment, ring 01248 351555

06/01/2023

Dewi Williams

On Wednesday Dewi retired although not completely he will still be in the background.

As a practice we are going to miss him and we know that many of you join us in wishing Dewi a happy retirement and thank him for the many years of care he has given to the equines of Anglesey and Gwynedd.

Thank You Dewi, enjoy your free time now!

09/11/2022

West Nile Virus case confirmed in the UK

Please do not panic - there is no direct spread between horses!

The risk at the moment in the UK is extremely low. However, it is likely with climate change, that we could start to see infected mosquitos in this country, in the future.

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a viral disease that can cause encephalitis, an infection of the brain and the spinal cord. Infection comes from being bitten by an infected mosquito, which are infected from diseased birds.

The majority of infected horses do not develop any signs, with less than 10% infected horses developing neurological signs,​ but these can be fatal.

There is a vaccine that could be considered for horses travelling to high-risk areas (including south and southeast Europe, USA). Please speak to your vet for more information. If you are travelling to these high-risk areas, rugs, netting and fly repellent can help to prevent mosquitos biting.

At this stage there is only one case, which needs properly investigating, and there is nothing for owners to do at this stage or to be too worried about.

If you have any concerns, please ring one of the equine team.

01/11/2022

We are sharing this post about Sycamore Poisoning again as in the last few days we have been seeing an increase in cases. If you want any advice or further information, please ring 01248 351555 and one of the equine vets will be happy to help.

10/10/2022

It's that time of year and we are already seeing cases.

Atypical myopathy (AM) is a potentially fatal disease of grazing horses. It can be seen all year round but mostly during the autumn, and occasionally the spring months, especially following wet and windy weather. Also called 'Sycamore poisoning', it is associated with the ingestion of the toxin hypoglycin A found in the seeds, leaves and seedlings of the Sycamore tree in the UK. It is thought to affect any horse, of any age, although youngsters may be more severely affected.
Affected horses are often weak with a lowered head carriage and muscle tremblings. They may struggle to walk, have difficulties breathing and could show signs similar to colic. In severe cases they may be unable to stand. Dark urine can also been seen.

With distinctive helicopter seeds it is easy to see whether you have Sycamore trees on your land. Toxins levels vary between trees and could possibly vary in the same tree from year to year depending on climatic conditions. Commercial testing for hypoglycin A levels in seeds and leaves is now available to ascertain the amount of risk associated with a particular tree but repeated testing is advised. Supplementary forage feeding is recommended, if possible, clear fallen seeds and leaves or remove the trees altogether. If Atypical myopathy is suspected, remove all co-grazing horses to new pasture. Blood tests can be done to identify horses possibly starting with the disease but not yet showing signs.

To minimise the risk of AM as best as possible, avoid pastures with Acer trees in autumn and early winter. Remove and burn any helicopter seeds from paddocks. Regularly check your fields

17/07/2022

Disruption expected next week due to very high temperatures.
The APHA 🇬🇧 have advised that commercial travel for all types of livestock are not permitted currently between (United Kingdom)
Saturday & Sunday: No Restrictions. Advisory in South East to “Be Alert”
Monday 11am-8pm. Restrictions on Travel
Tuesday 9am-9pm. Restrictions on Travel
During these times it would be illegal for horses to travel for commercial hire and reward and none commercial would be strongly advised not to travel. All horses travelling or competing would not be covered by insurance during these restrictions.
Stay safe all ☀️ 🌞 🐴

13/07/2022

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞

Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days.

Here are some tips on how to avoid your horse getting heat stroke:

☀️ Horses in work should be kept as cool as possible before, during and after ridden work

☀️ Exercising your horse should be done during cooler times, so early in the morning or late in the evening

☀️ Make sure you cool down your horse afterwards by hosing them down, or using a sponge with cold water all over their body

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲:

❌ Weakness

❌ Increased temperature (normal temperature should be 37.5-38.5°C)

❌ High respiratory and heart rate (normal respiration rate should be 12-16 breaths per minute/normal heart rate should be 30-45 beats per minute)

❌ Lethargy

❌ Dehydration

❌ Dry mucous membranes in the mouth -they should be a pink salmon colour and have a slimy feel to them

If you are worried your horse may be showing signs of heat stroke then please to not hesitate to call us on 01248 351555.

07/03/2022

March/April/May C**t Castration Offer
C**ts up to 14 hands £140
C**ts over 14 hand £150
This includes the visit and pain killer. Tetanus cover will be charged as extra if your c**t is not fully covered for tetanus by previous vaccines.
Your c**t must be 3 yo and under
Both testicles present
Well handled
Your c**t gelded at his home yard without the upset and risk of complications of moving your horse or pony after surgery.
To book your appointment, ring 01248 351555

06/03/2022

Online Client Evening about EHV.

15/02/2022

We are happy to be taking in apart in the government initiative to try and decrease our antibiotic use and improve equine health and welfare.
We are able to hold clinics at yards for our clients, it will cover bio-security and preventative health programmes.

Arwain DGC is a new project funded by Welsh Government through the Rural Development Plan until June 2023.

If you are interested in having a clinic please email [email protected] or ring 01248 351555

23/12/2021

Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

Opening hours over the Christmas period:
Friday 24th (Christmas Eve): 8:30-1pm
Christmas Day: EMERGENCIES ONLY
Boxing Day: EMERGENCIES ONLY
Monday 27th: EMERGENCIES ONLY
Tuesday 28th: EMERGENCIES ONLY

Emergency Number 01407 720800

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL BANK HOLIDAYS AND THE FESTIVE WEEKENDS ARE EMERGENCIES ONLY

Wednesday 29th: 8:30 - 6pm
Thursday 30th: 8:30 - 6pm
New Years Eve: 8:30 - 1pm
New Years Day: EMERGENCIES ONLY
Sunday 2nd Jan: EMERGENCIES ONLY
Monday 3rd Jan: EMERGENCIES ONLY

Normal office hours will resume from Tuesday 4th January, 8.30am to 6.00pm

The team at Bod would like to wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our clients.

28/08/2021

Strangles
A single case of strangles has been confirmed in a yard near Holyhead.
The owner is being responsible and has put in measures to help contain the case.

We believe that normal equestrian activities can continue on the Island and surrounding areas at present.

02/08/2021

Weight Loss and the Older Horse/Pony
Weight loss is one of the most common and visible signs in the
senior horse that something isn’t right. Monitoring their weight is
important to keep on track of their management and to help detect
illness earlier.
Body condition scoring (BCS)
The most effective way to monitor your horse’s bodyweight and condition is by body condition scoring. The BCS is a graded scale (between 0-5, with 2.5 being ideal condition) and assesses the
amount of fat covering present on the neck, withers, shoulder, ribs, loin and tailhead.
For more information on how to BCS, please use the following link to the Blue Cross:
bit.ly/38mCDuD
Weighing your horse
In an ideal situation, you would weigh your horse on an equine weighbridge to get an accurate weight. However, if this is not possible or accessible then a weigh tape can be used. Make sure the horse is standing square and on a flat surface. The tape needs to be positioned around the girth area and just behind the withers. Take the measurement where the end of the tape meets the weight.

Common causes of weight loss:
• Dental problems
• Worms
• Cushing’s disease (PPID)
• Diet
Less common causes:
• Liver damage/disease
• Intestinal disease
• Kidney dysfunction/
disease/problems
• Infections
• Tumours

Find out your horses body score using our horse body score chart

04/06/2021

Management tips for your Grazing
• Remove faeces from pasture (“poo-pick”) at least twice weekly and preferably every couple of days.
This will reduce the worm burden more effectively than any other treatment.
• Avoid spreading horse manure on pasture grazed by horses, e.g. harrowing.
• Avoid overstocking and overgrazing.
• Rotate grazing with sheep or cattle or rest pastures regularly (this is best done in hot weather).
• Avoid moving horses to clean pasture within two weeks of worming. It used to be recommended
that we “dosed and moved”, but this is misguided as it results in all of the resistant parasites
moving with the horses and all of the non-resistant ones being left behind.
• Muck out stables regularly especially when they contain foals and weanlings.
• Muck heaps should be separated from grazing areas – worms can migrate many metres across pasture.
• Prevent development of rough areas where horses regularly defecate as this can serve as a reservoir
or worms.
• New horses onto the premises should be dewormed with praziquantel and moxidectin
and quarantined for a minimum of three days after de-worming. During this time faeces should be
collected and not spread onto paddocks.

28/04/2021

***Laminitis alert***
Spring grass is high in sugars called fructans and
can induce laminitis if eaten in large amounts.
Laminitis is a painful and potentially devastating
disease that causes pathological changes in the
laminae of the feet and in severe cases may result
in long lasting, crippling changes.

Prompt veterinary treatment and appropriate
management are essential to reduce this disease’s
long-term effects. Many people will own or work
with horses all their lives and never encounter
laminitis. However, when it does occur it can be
heartbreaking.

Laminitis is inflammation of the laminae, and is
caused by damage to the bond between the pedal
bone (coffin bone/P3) and the hoof wall. This bond
comprises of the sensitive laminae (on the bone
side) interdigitating with the insensitive laminae (on
the hoof side).
Watch that your horse does not become
overweight. You should carefully monitor your
horse’s diet.
Restrict their grass intake where necessary by strip
grazing, using electric tape or using a muzzle.
The classical signs of laminitis are
easily recognised and include:

• Weight shifting
• Reluctance to move
• Rocking back onto the heels and
increase in hoof wall
• Temperature

Worryingly, the development phase
of laminitis will have been well
under way for up to 40 hours before
any clinical signs are seen. As your
horse begins to show clinical signs
it is said to be entering the acute
stage.

If you do see any of these clinical
signs it is imperative to contact your
vet as soon as possible. The sooner
the progression of this disease
can be stopped the greater the
likelihood that your horse will return
to athletic function.

If you are at all worried, please contact your vet – PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

24/12/2020

Christmas Hours

Today Mona, Bangor and Menai are opening until 1pm.

If you are a registered client and have an emergency or urgent case over the Christmas period please phone 01407 720800 for our on call vets.

The practice reopens Tuesday for all appointment etc.

May we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and thank you for the support in this difficult year.

The Bod Vet Team

12/12/2020

The practice has a vacancy for a temporary full time equine receptionist. The position is for up to 6 months at our Bangor surgery.

Good customer service skills are essential and experience of working within a veterinary practice is preferred.

For further details or to apply, please send your CV to [email protected]. Do not send a message via FB.

21/10/2020

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02/06/2020

Keeping Britain's Horses Healthy

During the warmer months, 🌞 horses try to keep themselves cool by standing under the shade and reducing the amount they move. Unfortunately, flies can put paid to this and cause them to become agitated and restless.

by investing in a good fly sheet and mask, to help protect your horse from fly bites and create a fairly stress-free environment. 🐴