Equine

OUR APPROACH

Here at Veterinary Clinic Morrinsville, we can offer basic equine services and a range of products.

Our services include vaccinations, wound assistance and management of musculoskeletal disorders. We can also advise on aspects of preventative health such as worming.

THE BENEFITS

Why Veterinary Clinic Morrinsville is a great choice

We're locals

We’ve been located in the Morrinsville area for decades. It’s where we’re from and where we raise our families.

Wide network

We’re plugged into the Veterinary world and our team can call on expertise from all over the world, then deliver it locally.

Handy clinics

We’re close to you for consults, supplements, supplies...whatever you need in clinic or on farm.

FURTHER READING

Latest news

Body condition: Calving changes and mating impact

A lot of cows were in great condition pre-calving this year, what we'd consider body condition score (BCS) 5. A loss of one BCS – down to BSC 4 – is expected in the first 7-8 weeks after calving,Read more

Metrichecking is an investment worth making

Cows with even mild infections in their uterus at mating cost you money (and time), with more non-cyclers, poorer conception rates, higher empty rates, and fewer days in milk overall. These 'dirty'Read more

Disbudding with a dose of compassion 

Disbudding involves carefully and safely burning out the horn buds of calves. Removing the buds means they won’t grow sharp horns as an adult, helping prevent nasty injuries to herdmates andRead more

The big deal with pet obesity

One of the most common issues associated with obesity in pets is joint problems. The extra weight puts unnecessary stress on their joints. This can lead to the progression of joint degeneration andRead more

Spring survival kit

Preparation is key! Ensure you have all all the things you need this spring ready in a handy place for when the calves start coming. Read more

Reducing calf scours

Every year, outbreaks of scours occur in calf pens – sometimes on farms with a history of issues, and other times on farms that have never experienced problems before. Fortunately, there are a fewRead more

Calf shed prep

With spring calving just around the corner, now is the perfect time to assess the quality and readiness of your calf sheds. A well-designed shed not only promotes healthy growth, but also reduces theRead more

Abortions: How many is too many?

It can be disheartening when you see your cows slipping, especially after all the effort you put in over mating.  The reality is, a certain number of slips are inevitable. But it’s stillRead more

Acorn poisoning

This poisoning is caused from a substance called ‘tannins’ contained within acorns themselves, but also found in oak tree leaves, young shoots, and even the bark.  Stock usually get ill from eatRead more

Salmonella cases locally

We currently have a few herds with confirmed cases of Salmonellosis.  The Salmonella Bovismorbificans strain of this disease causes severe diarrhoea and has been linked to abortions. Other clinicalRead more

A look at Leptospirosis

Lepto can cause sickness and abortions in some dairy cows, and in others it may cause no symptoms and they simply carry the bacteria and pass it to others. Lepto is likely to be contracted byRead more

Nitrate poisoning in cattle

In the coming months, as plants grow rapidly after a hot, dry summer - while mornings remain chilly and overcast - conditions are ideal for nitrate toxicity. Young, fast-growing grass and recentRead more
 

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