Salmonella infections Southern Rangitikei Veterinary Services / Thursday, 25 May 2017 0 486 There are several serotypes of this bacteria that can infect a horses gut. Salmonella typhimurium appears to cause more severe symptoms than others. Read More
Respiratory diseases Southern Rangitikei Veterinary Services / Thursday, 25 May 2017 0 485 Respiratory diseases are classified by their location (Upper - above the throat, or Lower - wind-pipe (trachea) and chest cavity (thorax) including the lungs - Respiratory Tract) or their causes. Read More
Prevention of injuries Southern Rangitikei Veterinary Services / Thursday, 25 May 2017 0 498 Most horse owners have at some time or another had to deal with injuries of their horse, often as a result of accidents while the horse is grazing. Read More
Osteochondritis dissecans Southern Rangitikei Veterinary Services / Thursday, 25 May 2017 0 520 OCD is usually seen in young, rapidly growing horses (weanling through to 2yo), but can be occasionally seen in older horses. Read More
Orphan Foal Southern Rangitikei Veterinary Services / Thursday, 25 May 2017 0 792 While no-one wants this situation, it does occur unfortunately. Most mares that die with young foals do so very early on in the young foal's life - ie at or within a few days of foaling. Read More