Blog Blog en 29/10/2019 10:00:00 AM WHY DO WE WORM HORSES? In Australia, seasonal weather encourages parasitic worms to grow throughout most of the year, particularly in wet, warm months. However, each different type of worm has a different lifecycle, which means that they become active at different times of the year. This means that it is essential for a worm control program to be in place all year round. Parasitic worms have the potential to effect the health and well-being of horses and ponies of all ages, and cause a variety of problems, which may include: Irreversible damage to the gut and other organs Poor body condition, weight l... Tue, 02 Jun 2020 15:00:00 +1000 BOVINE EPHEMERAL FEVER - 3 DAY SICKNESS With the recent and much needed rain throughout the Western and Darling Downs an increase in the incidence of Bovine Ephemeral Fever (BEF) is expected. Often referred to as 3 day sickness, BEF is an insect borne virus which has the potential to cause serious economic and production losses. Spread by mosquitoes and biting midges, the disease is widespread throughout Queensland. In most years, BEF cases start at the beginning of the wet season in Northern Queensland and then spread south. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nb... Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:00:00 +1000 PARVOVIRUS - A DEADLY DOG DISEASE WHAT IS PARVO? Parvovirus is a potentially deadly virus that affects the gastrointestinal tract of dogs. The virus attaches to the lining of the intestine, causing it to shed. Parvovirus also lowers the white blood cells of the affected animal increasing the risk of developing secondary bacterial infections. HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED? Parvovirus is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS. Affected dogs shed the virus into the environment; therefore unvaccinated animals can pick up the infection from contact with affected animals or places where affected animals have been.&nbsp; Additionally, people walking i... Mon, 03 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +1000 ON A WINNER WITH WEANING DONE WELL For calves, weaning is one of the most stressful processes in the Beef Cattle production system and therefore doing it right is critical. Stress has a very significant effect on the health and production of calves. The goals from the weaning process are: - calves with a quiet temperament accustomed to being handled and confined with minimal stress; - calves that are gaining weight and - calves with robust immune systems. Early weaning is a part of many producers Drought Management Plan and is a process that many producers have already put in place. If done effectively Early Weaning... Mon, 03 Feb 2020 15:00:00 +1000 MORE BANG FOR YOUR BULL Bull selection can be the single most powerful tool for genetic improvement in your herd and the genetic influence of the bulls introduced can be far reaching, across generations.&nbsp; Any loss of fertility in your bull/s will not only see losses in your potential calf crop but limit the genetic gain in your herd. To objectively evaluate a bull&#39;s soundness for breeding, the best method is assessment through a Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation (VBBSE).&nbsp; BULLCHECK is the format endorsed by the Australian Cattle Veterinarians and is a consistent, standardised examination and rep... Tue, 29 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +1000