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Hello again,
Hoping you all had a wonderful Christmas break and New Years, and that 2012 is a very happy and healthy year for each and every one of you!
If you follow the news, you will have seen the latest outbreak of Hendra Virus, this time in Townsville. We'd like to remind everyone to not be complacent and keep up their hygiene practices. Please see our page on Hendra Virus to remind yourself of the measures you need to consider implementing.
Dr Kylie has written a very comprehensive article on Tying Up, and due to the heat wave we've included a few vital points for keeping your horses cool and hydrated...
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Hot Weather Tips
Here's a few pointers to keep your horses cool in this horrid weather:
- Ensure water troughs are clean and fresh to encourage drinking
- Ideally refill water troughs twice a day, checking automatic systems are working twice a day also
- If your horse isn't an enthusiastic drinker, consider supplying a trough with molasses water added. They may prefer the sweet taste, but ensure you also provide pure water so if they refuse the molasses water they will have a choice. If your horse stops drinking suddenly, call your vet!
- An electrolyte lick may aid replacement of vital salts, as well as also encouraging them to drink
- If you have a chance, give your horse a cool hosedown, they will appreciate it!
- Finally, it should go without saying, but avoid heavy rugs, and provide shade.
Tying Up
“Tying up” is a complicated condition that is not yet completely understood. It involves damage to the skeletal muscle (rhabdomyolysis) and the horse becomes stiff, painful, often sweating and reluctant to move. The heart rate and respiratory rates are often elevated and the horse often appears distressed...
(Read More) 
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If you need an equine vet...
Phone us on 5543 1213 or 0409 884 377 any time for emergencies
or between 8am - 5.00pm (Mon-Fri) for general enquiries and appointments.
Alternatively for non-medical issues and comments you can email us at:
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Visit our website for more news and great veterinary info - www.vevs.com.au
Thank you again for choosing VEVS for your horses' veterinary & dentistry needs
- Dr Dave, Dr Kylie, Kelly, Emily, Pania & Liz
 
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