VetSouth Equine

26/11/2025

Our team were treated to a delicious morning tea shout from The Grocer and their food trailer this morning after being nominated by awesome client Hayley on The Hits - Southland 98.8FM!

The coffee was hot, the bacon and egg butties delicious - and the sun shone on us while the team took a much deserved break 🤩

We'll share Hayley's nomination, because it got us in the feels as it encapsulates our 'here for good' purpose "I would love to nominate VetSouth on Findlay Road - they have gone above and beyond for us on the farm at a really tough time over the last few weeks, and no doubt many others as well. They are absolute legends!".

Thanks Hayley, The Grocer and The Hits - what a treat!

20/11/2025

🌍 World AMR Awareness Week is here! Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a huge risk to continued use of antibiotics globally. This week is a chance for us to draw attention to this issue and to encourage best practices.

Together, we can slow the spread of resistance through responsible antibiotic use and preventative care. Prevention is better than cure – protect animals, protect antibiotics. While high-quality animal husbandry will help, vaccination against disease is your best tool for this 💉

Talk to your vet about vaccinating your horses against common diseases and join us in protecting the power of these vital medicines.

11/11/2025

The team at VetSouth Equine is wishing all of our clients racing at Addington Raceway this week the very best of luck!! ☀️🐎

07/11/2025

We're proud to sponsor this Sunday's 2025 World Driving Championships Round at Central Southland Raceway! 🏇

Come along and support this global event at Central Southland Raceway this Sunday 9th November from noon - free entry!

A global event, coming to Winton - the 2025 World Driving Championship brings together 10 world-class harness racing drivers from across the globe, each representing their home country. They’ll compete on New Zealand soil for the coveted world title, showcasing skill, speed, and national pride in every race.

Harness Racing New Zealand Winton Harness Racing Club

⭐️ SPONSOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ⭐️

The first of our WDC25 heat sponsors to come on board was VetSouth Equine, they are loyal sponsors of our club and we are very excited to be hosting them on Sunday.

🙏Thanks VetSouth Equine your team are superstars! 🤩

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04/11/2025

Due to demand, we've extended our special gastroscoping price and we're holding two more Gastroscope Days on Wednesday 12th and Wednesday 19th November 🔦 This month only: Gastroscopy (including sedation) only $250* – save $100! Call the Invercargill clinic on (03) 217 6688 to book in.

Have you noticed any of the following symptoms in your horse?

🐎 Sudden behavioural changes
🐎 Anxious, stressy behaviour
🐎 Unusual poor performance
🐎 Resentment of leg aids
🐎 Girthiness
🐎 Struggling to gain condition

These clinical signs may indicate that your horse is suffering from gastric ulcers. Correct diagnosis of this condition and identification of the areas of the stomach that are affected enables us to make a tailored treatment plan specific to your horse. It also allows us to monitor healing progress and ensure treatment and ongoing management are successful.

*T&Cs apply. Offer available until 30/11/2025, – we may put on an additional Gastroscope Day later in November if demand is there.

02/11/2025

We're proud to sponsor this Sunday's 2025 World Driving Championships Round at Central Southland Raceway! 🏇

A global event, coming to Winton - the 2025 World Driving Championship brings together 10 world-class harness racing drivers from across the globe, each representing their home country. They’ll compete on New Zealand soil for the coveted world title, showcasing skill, speed, and national pride in every race.

Come along and support this global event at Central Southland Raceway this Sunday 9th November from noon - free entry!

Harness Racing New Zealand Winton Harness Racing Club

31/10/2025

After their hard work doing some horse dentals on-farm, one of our lovely long-term clients rewarded Vet Grace and Vet Tech Sonya with a cuddle session featuring these beautiful baby goats 🐐🐐

29/10/2025

Even the smallest cut can open the door to tetanus, so it’s important your horse is protected.

Vet Grace explains more about tetanus and the options for vaccination here 👇

We recommend that all horses are vaccinated against tetanus, as every horse is at risk of being exposed to the tetanus bacteria in their environment.

20/10/2025

Our clinics will be closed next Monday 27th October for Labour Day 🧑‍⚕️👷👮🧑‍🏭🧑‍🔧

We will have vets available for emergencies, please call 0800 VETSOUTH (0800 838 76884).

19/10/2025

One of the most important things to check within the first day of a foal's life is IgG (Immunoglobulin G), which reveals antibody levels in the blood.

The antibodies a foal gets from the mare via colostrum are all the protection their immune system has until they start to produce their own from 3-4 months of age. If foals do not have enough antibodies, when faced with challenges like viruses, bacteria or parasites, their health can decline rapidly and they may suffer from some very detrimental effects.

To find out if a foal has received enough colostrum and antibodies from the mare during the first 8-12 hours, we recommend testing for IgG.

👉 Read more about IgG testing and colostrum below – and don't forget that we're here to help. Give us a call on 03 217 6688 this foaling season for support.

It’s that time of the year again and we are faced with the sleepless nights, waiting on those all too important mares to foal. But what is ONE of the most important things to check within the first 24

16/10/2025

Did you know foals are born with no immunity to to bacteria and other nasties?

Their immune system takes time to start producing antibodies to fight these. In the meantime, the only way foals can get immediate antibodies is from colostrum. Acquiring antibodies from the mare via colostrum within the first 12-24 hours of life is CRITICAL for good foal immunity and early health.

Vet Brendon explains more about colostrum and antibodies, measuring colostrum quality, and testing a foal's antibody levels here 👇

Colostrum is the thick yellow ‘first milk’ that is produced by the mare's udder at the time of foaling. It is high in carbohydrates and protein, but most importantly it is absolutely packed with antib

14/10/2025

Strangles is a nasty and highly contagious equine respiratory disease. The good news is that being vaccinated can help protect your horse and reduce the impact if the infection strikes.

Vaccination is especially recommended for:
🐴 Horses travelling for racing, competition, or treks.
🐴 Horses moving between studs, sales, or grazing properties.
🐴 Horses that routinely mix with large groups of horses.

As the racing, competition and riding club seasons are beginning, now is a good time to vaccinate your horse. Get in touch with our equine team on (03) 217 6688 today.

Learn more about strangles and how it spreads here 👇

Strangles is a nasty and highly contagious respiratory disease in horses, but the good news is that vaccination can help protect your horse and reduce the impact if it strikes.