VetSouth Equine

12/08/2024

Angela Agnew was the lucky winner of the voucher for $200 worth of Equine Dental Services at our Equine Seminars.

Here she is being presented with the voucher by VetSouth Equine Clinical Head Grace Reed.

07/08/2024

VetSouth Equine is holding a Gastroscope Day on August 14th.

Signs that your horse may have stomach ulcers include; weight loss, poor body condition, behavioural changes, decreased performance, reluctance to train, poor appetite, poor quality coat, low grade colic, girthiness, and windsucking.

The only way to accurately diagnose stomach ulcers is via gastroscopy.

If you are interested in getting your horse checked, call us on 03 217 6688 to book your place.

02/08/2024

And we’re racing!!

A beaut day yesterday for the start of the new racing season.

31/07/2024

VetSouth Equine wishes all horses and ponies a very
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
🐴🐴🐴🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕🐴🐴🐴

29/07/2024

Have you considered getting your horse EQuiChipped?

EQuiChip provides a means of identifying your horse which may be necessary in cases of a weather disaster such as flooding, or in case of theft or leasing issues.

Book your horse in to be EQuiChipped at the Invercargill event.

EQuiChip® is a national equine microchipping campaign run by Companion Animals NZ. The Invercargill event will provide microchipping and registration for horses on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register (NZCAR) for a small administration fee. It is a quick and easy procedure.

A big thank you to MSD Animal Health for sponsoring this events with their temperature-reading microchips, Thermochip®.

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equichip-invercargill-horse-microchipping-and-registration-event-tickets-944743000747

16/07/2024

Recent weather disasters in NZ have highlighted the need for easy identification of horses.

EQuiChip® is a national equine microchipping campaign run by Companion Animals NZ. The Invercargill event will provide microchipping and registration for horses on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register (NZCAR) for a small administration fee. It is a quick and easy procedure.

A big thank you to MSD Animal Health for sponsoring this event with their temperature-reading microchips, Thermochip®.

Book early as spaces are limited.

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/equichip-invercargill-horse-microchipping-and-registration-event-tickets-944743000747

10/07/2024

12hh Milo is a VetSouth Equine ‘frequent flyer’ who recently had an overnight stay at our Southland Equine Hospital in Invercargill.

His owner Kim and her daughters Tamara and Bryleigh love him dearly.

The family got Milo when Tamara was only four, and she has had four years of learning and growing with him, her younger sister has started riding him recently.

Kim says; “He loves jumping, food and little people, has plenty of Welsh pony tricks up his sleeve, and has taught the kids lots!”

01/07/2024

Happy 10th anniversary Kim!

Kim is one of our amazing equine techs and on June 10th she celebrated 10 years with VetSouth!

We have been so lucky to have Kim working with the equine team for nearly two years now. Prior to that she was a rockstar in the small animal clinic too!

Happy 10 year anniversary Kim - we hope to have you on board for many more years to come ❤️🎉🎉

26/06/2024

The brand new James Cu***ng Community Centre was the venue for the Gore Equine Winter Wonders Seminar last night.
A big thank you to all those that attended and made it such an excellent night!

Also, thanks to Gore District Council for a great venue.
Gore District Council

19/06/2024

DON'T MISS OUT

Register now to secure your spot at our FREE Winter Wonders Seminars in Gore next week
Email us to register: [email protected]

7pm, Tuesday 25th June 2024
James Cu***ng Community Centre
10c Ardwick St, Gore
Otamatea/Otamita Room

Light supper, tea and coffee will be provided.
We'd love to see you there!

14/06/2024

The Winter Wonders Equine Seminar held in Invercargill this week was a hit👍❄️🐴

If you missed out - sign up now for Gore's Seminar👇🏼
EMAIL: [email protected]
WHEN: Tuesday 25th June, 7pm
WHERE: Gore VetSouth Clinic

Please be aware, images contain photos of surgical procedures which some may find uncomfortable.

28/05/2024

Our clinics will be closed June 3rd while we observe the King's Birthday.
We always have vets available 24/7 for emergencies: please contact us on 0800 VET SOUTH/ 0800 838 76884.

27/05/2024

DON'T MISS OUT

Register now to secure your spot at one of our FREE Winter Wonders Seminars in June
Email us to register: [email protected]

Invercargill Winter Wonders Seminar
Legend's Lounge, Stadium Southland
7pm, 11th June 2024.

Gore Winter Wonders Seminar
VetSouth Gore Clinic
7pm, 25th June 2024.

Tea and coffee will be provided and there are prizes to be won on the night! We'd love to see you there.

16/05/2024

Wondering what may be triggering bad behaviour or poor performance in your horse?

Come and join us for an informative and enjoyable evening next month, at either Gore or Invercargill, where we will delve deeper into some of the causes and treatment options available.

This is a FREE event. Tea and coffee will be provided and there are prizes to be won on the night! We'd love to see you there.

Topics include:
The Wobbling Horse - Neurological assessment and investigation. Dr. Heather Busby
Wild Women - Investigating the Moody Mare. Dr. Megan Reidie
Worms, Worms, Worms! - What's happening in the world of equine parasites? Dr. Anna Smillie
The Worrying Horse - Could it be Gastric Ulcers? Dr. Grace Reed
All things Weird and Wonderful - Dr. Brendon Bell

Event details:
Invercargill Winter Wonders Seminar
Legend's Lounge, Stadium Southland
7pm, 11th June 2024.

Gore Winter Wonders Seminar
VetSouth Gore Clinic
7pm, 25th June 2024.

Email us to register: [email protected]

16/05/2024

14/05/2024

Keep your horse's mouth comfortable, and make sure they get the most out of their winter feed.

Routine dental checks allow us to pick up any issues early, giving your horse a comfortable and happy mouth.

May special: $20 discount* on Equine Dental Assessments. Book now with our team!

*T&Cs apply.

07/05/2024

Who likes going to the dentist?

Quantum does! He is quite happy to see Grace, because she keeps everything relaxed, while she asks him to say aaaaaahhh.

Make sure Your horse gets the most out of their winter feed.

Routine dental checks allow us to pick up any issues early, giving your horse a comfortable and happy mouth.

May special: $20 discount* on Equine Dental Assessments. Book now with our team!

01/05/2024

Can your horse still bite carrots?

Believe it or not, a horse that is unwilling or unable to bite a carrot may have EOTRH.
(Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis - a mouthful for anyone).

Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis (EOTRH) is a painful and progressive dental disease syndrome that can affect older horses. Affected horses are usually over 15 years of age. I

26/04/2024

We love our vets - we hope you do too!

Our horses make each day a better day.

Our vets are the ones we turn to when our horses are sick, or need routine healthcare. We trust them to heal our much loved equine friends.

Their commitment starts with years of training, and continues each day after (early mornings, paperwork & late nights). They shoulder the responsibility with horse owners, always striving for the best outcome, and feeling both the highs and the lows of having animals in the family.

We salute our veterinary hero's!

Let's show our appreciation to our vets on World Vet Day - Saturday 27th April - tell us your vet's first name and give them a ❤️

17/04/2024

Sweet Diamond wins Southern Belle Final

Luck was on Sweet Diamond’s side, in Saturday’s VetSouth Equine/Southern Standardbred Breeders Assn Southern Belle Speed Series Final, when she won the race with a two and a half length lead.

Sweet Diamond, owned by Steve and Amanda Telfer, had a winning time of 1-53.5 - just 0.2 seconds slower than the current race record of 1-53.3, which was set by Break Dance in the 2017 Southern Belle Final.

Pictured here are Ian Goodman (President of the Winton Trotting Club), with VetSouth equine vets Megan Reidie and Cami Stables, congratulate Amanda Telfer with her winning mare Sweet Diamond and driver Jonny Cox.

12/04/2024

VetSouth wish all the runners in the VetSouth Equine/SSBA Southern Belle Final at the Winton Cup Day tomorrow all the best of luck!

08/04/2024

Keeping your senior horse happy and healthy

Our horses become members of our family.

They help us chase our dreams, provide us with stress relief, teach our children responsibility and willingly offer to work for us. In return, all they ask is that we care for them, keep them fed, sheltered, healthy and happy.

As they get older, their health needs change, so once your beloved equine enters his mid-late teens, you may need to start thinking about how their bodies are changing.

For more information about caring for your older horse:

https://www.vetsouth.co.nz/blog/post/126391/senior-horses-optimising-their-health-and-happiness/

05/04/2024

Giddyup to goodness! Whether they are happy hackers at home, strutting their stuff in the show ring, or doing regular competitions and strenuous work, Fourflax Omega 3 is a great everyday supplement to support your horse’s overall health and wellbeing.

For April, save $10 on 5L containers.

25/03/2024

🐰 Looking forward to Easter? 🐰

🍫 All of our clinics will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
🍫 Invercargill will be open Saturday 30th 9am-1pm as normal
🍫 Gore Retail will also be open Saturday 30th 10am-12pm as normal.

Tuesday 2nd: Only Balclutha, Clydevale and Tapanui open (all other clinics are closed for Southland Anniversary Day).
We will have vets in your area available 24/7 for emergencies. Call 0800 VETSOUTH.

24/03/2024

VetSouth are proud to support Dressage Southland in sponsoring the Level Two Accumulator which was won by Tania Fairbairn and her beautiful mare Dreamgirl MH. Tania has had a great season with consistent high scores. A well-deserved win, despite not being able to attend the last show of the season.

Tania was delighted with her result and has a thank you for her vet, saying; “A special thanks from me to Heather, she has been amazing through the highs and lows of horse ownership with me over the last couple of years!”

We wish Tania and all the other Dressage Southland riders all the best for successful training over winter in preparation for next season!

Winners of the VetSouth Level Two Accumulator were:

1st Tania Fairbairn – Dreamgirl MH

2nd Jayne Beer – Beer Valley Roulette

3rd Lucy McKelvie – Trevalda Ruby Irish

4th Mya O’Connor - Coldstream Clyde

19/03/2024

Good morning Southland ✨

Photo: Vet Tech Kim

01/03/2024

Out and about today? Don’t forget to see our amazing team at the Southland A & P Show for all your small animal and equine needs!

25/02/2024

Across our clinics on the 28th and 29th February, our clinics will have reduced hours while our teams complete stock take. Please call ahead if you are unsure, or Google your closest clinic to see the updated hours for these dates.

Our staff are available 24/7 for emergencies.

18/02/2024

Do you know what a gastroscopy day involves for you and your horse?

🩺 Our Gastroscopy Protocol:

➡️ Consultation: At admission, consult with one of our equine veterinarians or experienced technicians to discuss your horse's symptoms and history.

➡️ Preparation: Horses require a period of fasting prior to gastroscopy to ensure good visualisation of the stomach. There are limited spaces available at the clinic for horses to be fasted prior to gastroscopy or this can be done at home if you have suitable facilities.

➡️ In-Hospital Procedure: Our team performs gastroscopy under sedation using our 3m long flexible endoscope to explore the stomach - assessing all areas of the stomach and the entrance to the small intestine.
Post-Procedure Discussion: Receive a report of the findings and tailored treatment options and preventive measures for your horse.

We recommend follow up gastroscopy for horses that are significantly affected by EGUS to ensure good healing has occurred. The below photos show the before and after of 4 weeks of treatment for this horse who was significantly affected by EGUS. You can see the gastroscope entering the stomach through the oesophagus and a large area of ulcerations over the lesser curvature of the stomach in the initial image. Excellent healing and healthy gastric mucosa can be seen in the follow up shots!

18/02/2024

As you may know we have been working hard to update and improve our clinic at 29 Findlay Road. These updates will future-proof our clinic to be able to provide international standard veterinary services for the animals of the South. We’re very excited to have you visit us, and want to let you know of the changes that will take place in regards to visiting the clinic:

🚗 Vehicles/Floats
From the 19th of February the vehicle entrance to our site is moving 20m westward (both entry and exit) towards Invercargill, which is signposted to help you with parking.

🦮 People/Pet Entrance
Furthermore we have a temporary ramp entrance into our clinic that will temporarily direct you to our reception. This also means our waiting area is a little different - please follow the signs and our team can assist.

🛒 Retail
We continue to stock a great array of products to keep your animals happy and healthy, however the store is going to operate a bit differently. Whatever you might need we can provide - however it might not be on the storefloor - but we will happily provide you with advice and arrange to get it for you.

We expect these changes to be in place until early August, so thank you for your patience, understanding and ongoing support. We love being there for you and your animals!