Totally Vets Equine

Totally Vets Equine TVL Equine is a team of devoted equine veterinarians and support staff providing exceptional equine veterinary care throughout the Manawatu and beyond.

TVL Equine offers a comprehensive, dedicated equine service for racehorses, sport horses, pleasure horses, ponies and donkeys, both on-site and in-clinic. Our equine services include:

- Lameness and poor performance examinations
- Pre-purchase examinations
- Dentistry
- Stud medicine
- Foal medicine
- Race track work
- Reproductive services
- Artificial insemination (chilled and frozen)
- Digital

radiography (including repository x rays)
- Ultrasonography - tendon scanning, diagnostic
- Video endoscopy, gastroscopy
- Surgery - including castrations, hernia repairs, periosteal strips

A full emergency after hours service is also provided.

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's Gastroscopy Clinic. We had a great turn out and plenty of diagnoses made....
26/03/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's Gastroscopy Clinic. We had a great turn out and plenty of diagnoses made. 🐴✨

A massive thank you also to Jo and Chris from the beautiful Sakura Park for hosting our morning clients.

All set up for the first horse
25/03/2025

All set up for the first horse

25/03/2025

Gastroscope day at the beautiful Sakura Park

24/02/2025

Bookings are filling up fast for the up-and-coming Gastroscope day on the 26th March. If you are wanting to book in for this please call the clinic 06 3565011

Congratulations to Daniella and Gussie who are back in the winner's circle after a brief injury. 🥳💙
10/02/2025

Congratulations to Daniella and Gussie who are back in the winner's circle after a brief injury. 🥳💙

A timely reminder about the importance of vaccinating your horse 💉🩺You may have heard that there are currently 2 confirm...
03/02/2025

A timely reminder about the importance of vaccinating your horse 💉🩺

You may have heard that there are currently 2 confirmed clusters of strangles (Streptococcus equi equi) in the North Canterbury region as well as cases confirmed in Otago and Southland.

All these cases are well contained and while chances of it spreading throughout the country are low, we must remain vigilant.

Signs to look for include:
• Fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, and not drinking
• Yellow/thick nasal discharge
• Swelling or abscesses around the neck region
• Coughing and difficulty breathing

For more information the New Zealand Equine Health Association have a comprehensive overview of the disease: www.nzeha.org.nz/strangles

Horses that travel for competitions are at higher risk. With some of our larger shows coming up now is a great time to ensure their vaccinations are up to date. The strangles vaccination takes 45 days to protect your horse.

If you need any advice, please contact the Awapuni clinic on 06 356 5011.

February Special – Hoof Balance Radiographic Examination 🏇👇We are all familiar with the phrase “no foot, no horse”. With...
29/01/2025

February Special – Hoof Balance Radiographic Examination 🏇👇

We are all familiar with the phrase “no foot, no horse”. With hoof balance being a common influence of equine lameness, we are offering radiographic assessment in conjunction with visual assessment to facilitate correct trimming and shoeing.

The special price of hoof balance examination during the month of February will include copies of your horse’s radiographs and vet interpretation report that can be passed on to your farrier.

On farm pricing*
$280 for front feet only
$345 for all feet

In-clinic pricing*
$250 for front feet only
$315 for all feet

Please contact Totally Vets Awapuni on 06 356 5011 for more information or to book.

*Pricing excludes cost for mileage (on farm visits) and sedation which may be required for some horses. Please ensure you have power on farm and a firm, flat surface to achieve the best results.

*Date changeGastroscopy Clinic Day – now the 26th March 🐴Together with Randlab we are pleased to be able to offer your h...
13/01/2025

*Date change
Gastroscopy Clinic Day – now the 26th March 🐴

Together with Randlab we are pleased to be able to offer your horses another gastroscopy day.

Gastroscopy is the only way to accurately diagnose gastric ulcers in horses. Gastroscopies will be offered at a reduced price of $250 including sedation (excluding treatment if required) and will be performed at our Awapuni clinic on Tuesday, 25 March.

Gastric ulcers are more common than you may realise, horses can show a variety of signs ranging from weight loss, girthiness, behavioral changes, poor performance and/or poor appetite. For more information about gastric ulcers, click here 🔗https://totallyvets.co.nz/stomach-ulcers/

Take advantage of this great opportunity! For further questions or to book your horse in, give us a call on 06 356 5011.

30/12/2024

Horses and Fireworks are not a good combination!

Please remember a lot of people have Fireworks on New Years Eve! If your horse is scared or agitated, please put them into a stable and under supervision.

Sometimes accidents happen so please take preventative action.

If you need further advice, please give us a call 06 3565011

Gift your equine friends an early Christmas present with this great offer! 🦷🤩During the months of November and December ...
03/11/2024

Gift your equine friends an early Christmas present with this great offer! 🦷🤩

During the months of November and December we are offering discounted routine dentals for $140. All dental procedures will include a FREE health check and FREE selenium blood test. You can also add on a discounted gelding sheath clean.

Spaces are limited so get in quick! For more information and to book give us a call on 06 356 5011.

We are beginning to see cases of Equine Asthma (Heaves) which isn’t uncommon for this time of the year, here are a few u...
15/10/2024

We are beginning to see cases of Equine Asthma (Heaves) which isn’t uncommon for this time of the year, here are a few useful things to note. 👇

• Equine asthma is a respiratory disease commonly caused by hypersensitivity to environmental allergens such as dust, pollen and mould spores
• Equine Asthma can manifest as poor performance, intermittent coughing, increased respiratory effort and nasal discharge. Symptoms can occur individually or together.
• We classify Equine Asthma as either mild, moderate or severe.
• Strict management changes and/or medical therapy can lead to rapid improvement in clinical signs

For treatment options and advice give us a call on 06 356 5011.

Looking to breed your future superstar 🐴⭐️ CryNZ has semen for over 70 stallions including top class European bloodlines...
10/10/2024

Looking to breed your future superstar 🐴⭐️ CryNZ has semen for over 70 stallions including top class European bloodlines!

If you are interested in breeding get in touch.

Did you know that at the beginning and end of the breeding season, there is a higher chance of twin pregnancies and even...
08/10/2024

Did you know that at the beginning and end of the breeding season, there is a higher chance of twin pregnancies and even triplets? 🐴

Some breeds (like Thoroughbreds) have a higher likelihood of twins than others. Twin pregnancies are considered high-risk, as carrying twins can lead to complications such as abortion, foaling difficulties, or poor health for both the mare and foals.

For all your mare and foal management this breeding season give us a call on 06 356 5011 💙

Meet our new Equine Vet João 🤩🐴João is well travelled and has a keen passion for equine reproduction with extensive expe...
25/09/2024

Meet our new Equine Vet João 🤩🐴

João is well travelled and has a keen passion for equine reproduction with extensive experience in artificial insemination (fresh, chilled and frozen), embryo transfer, semen collection and freezing.

João graduated from Federal University of Vicosa Brazil in 2001 and completed a two-year residency in large animal reproduction, medicine, and surgery at Londrina State University. João then gained extensive experience as a self-employed veterinarian in Brazil preforming artificial insemination, embryo transfer and semen freezing. In 2017 João then went to China to run a massive embryo transfer program before heading to Queensland to work in a horse breeding veterinary practice focusing on Thoroughbred stud work, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, semen collection and freezing.

João is looking forward to meeting you all and your horses. If you’re interested in breeding get in touch.

Get your horse ready for the show season with PENTOSAN GOLD 🐴⭐For the months of September and October we are offering th...
06/09/2024

Get your horse ready for the show season with PENTOSAN GOLD 🐴⭐

For the months of September and October we are offering this great product at a discounted price of $245 (50ml bottle includes 4 doses).

Take advantage of this great offer! Recommended for both the prevention and treatment of degenerative joint disease, PENTOSAN GOLD delivers faster action with superior effects in joint repair and protection.

If you would like to find out more, give us a call on 06 356 5011.

The competition season will be here before we know it! Find below our potential health issues, tasks to consider and rem...
08/08/2024

The competition season will be here before we know it! Find below our potential health issues, tasks to consider and reminders for the coming months.

🐴 As we approach foaling season, check that broodmares are in good condition and up to date with their pre-foaling vaccinations.

💉 It’s good to check your horse’s selenium status. This is important for the immune system and growth and development in young animals.

🐎 As we approach competition season, reassess the supplements that your horse is on especially regarding joint heath.

🪱 Drench resistance is emerging as a serious issue in horses. A faecal egg count (FEC) pre drenching can tell you if you horse needs drenching and a FEC 10 days after drenching will ensure that your drench is working.

Wishing everyone's horses a Happy Birthday today! 🤩🥳August 1st marks the universal birthday for our southern hemisphere ...
31/07/2024

Wishing everyone's horses a Happy Birthday today! 🤩🥳

August 1st marks the universal birthday for our southern hemisphere horses.

So how old did your horse turn today? Share a pic of them in the comments below. 💙

Pictured is the very cheeky Linx who turns 10 today 🎂

Our Monday was made a whole lot better after receiving these delicious treats from our lovely client Sarah King 🥰
17/06/2024

Our Monday was made a whole lot better after receiving these delicious treats from our lovely client Sarah King 🥰

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