Franklin Vets Update October 20172 weeks
The latest newsletter from the large animal team at Franklin Vets with articles, ads, and even a competition!
How can acupuncture help my horse?2 weeks
Acupuncture is a beneficial adjunctive therapy for many issues including muscle soreness and tension, chronic pain (eg. Arthritis, laminitis), nerve damage, immune stimulation, and much more. Acupuncture cannot fix a hoof abscess, or cure arthritis, and a complete lameness workup …Read More
Equine ‘Run Days’ are here1 month
The Franklin Vets Equine team is giving you a great opportunity to save on mileage by starting weekly equine run days to the Clevedon, North Waikato and the Waiuku/Awhitu areas. Don’t miss out – book in advance. Call Sandra on …Read More
Seedy toe2 months
Seedy toe (sometimes called White Line Disease) is separation of the hoof wall and the laminae which happens commonly in wet or muddy paddock conditions. It is an opportunistic disease, meaning that it takes advantage of a compromise in the …Read More
Newborn Foal Checks2 months
Having newborns around can be an exciting but worrying time for owners and breeders, even those with years’ of experience. A few basic rules and checks can help you optimise the future health of precious new arrivals and detect early …Read More
Franklin Vets Update August 20172 months
The latest newsletter from the large animal team at Franklin Vets with some articles, opinion pieces, and even a competition! Futureproof your herd with our CalfWOF service BVD – the next step Win a g-shock watch 10 tips for handling …Read More
Equine survey feedback2 months
Firstly, thanks to all of you who responded to our recent survey. We had a really encouraging number of responses and we were humbled by some of the amazing feedback we received. While responses were generally positive, we always have …Read More
Equine emergencies and first aid3 months
At our recent Equine Information evening, Dr Kara Watson gave an informative talk on all you need to know about equine emergencies and first aid. This covers: Being prepared What is an emergency and when to call Franklin Vets Equine …Read More
Drenching and worm control in horses3 months
At our recent Equine Information evening, Dr Katie Kindleysides BVSc gave a very interesting talk on all you need to know about drenching and worm control in horses. If you would like to see this presentation again, watch the movie …Read More
Need Vet care for your Pony Club?4 months
Our dedicated equine vets are passionate about providing preventative care to ensure the optimum health of your pony. Bringing our mobile horse crush to your pony club ensures a safe working environment for you, your pony and the vets. For more …Read More
Franklin Vets Update June 20174 months
The latest newsletter from the large animal team at Franklin Vets with articles, opinion pieces, a bit of humour and even a recipe! Why optimising trace element levels matters We need to talk about AMR Calf Roadshow 2017 Welfarm TEATSEAL …Read More
It’s not all about the drench5 months
Drenching our grazing animals is often seen as the single solution to dealing with internal parasites (worms). However, resistance of internal parasites to drenches is an increasingly serious issue facing not only large commercial sheep farms, but anyone who grazes …Read More