by Dr Kelly Gowland | Jan 14, 2019 | Services
Southwest Equine would like to announce that due to overwhelming demand we will be having a regular travel day to the Timboon and surrounding districts every Thursday morning (and afternoon if required). We are, of course willing and able to travel to the area on...
by Dr Kelly Gowland | Jan 14, 2019 | Equine Health
What is Failure of Passive Transfer?Foals are born without immunoglobulins (antibodies) and have a very immature immune system. Colostrum from the mare is essential for the survival of a foal since it contains immunoglobulins, known as IgGs.Foals that do not receive...
by Dr Kelly Gowland | Oct 8, 2018 | Equine Health
Strangles is a highly contagious upper respiratory bacterial disease of horses that is commonly found in Australia. It is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi subspecies equi). Horses, ponies and donkeys of all types and ages can be affected, but young and...
by Dr Kelly Gowland | May 3, 2018 | Equine Health
Equine Cushing’s Disease is a disease that is commonly discussed within the equine community, and it has been reported to affect between 20-33% of all horses by the age of 20. Although commonly referred to as Equine Cushing’s Disease, the more correct term is...
by Dr Kelly Gowland | Jan 22, 2018 | Equine Health, News
Ryegrass staggers is a neurological condition that can be seen in most domestic grazing species, including horses. It occurs most commonly in late spring to early autumn and always in animals grazing perennial ryegrass pastures. Almost all varieties (cultivars) of...
