We are so excited to announce that our previous intern Dr Honor Melville has been accepted into the University of Queensland's residency in large animal internal medicine! After graduating from the Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies in Scotland, Honor began her equine rotating internship with us in January 2025. Most of you would have [...]
We are offering a Gastroscope promotion over the course of winter. Available ON FARM and IN CLINIC 25% discount on gastroscope and sedation 50% discount on the travel fee if the appointment is on farm An additional 10% discount for 3 or more horses booked in at the same property. Do you think your horse [...]
For any horse or pony who is a little under the weather In-Hospital and On Farm | Package Available for a limited time in May and June, 2026 Our Winter Wellness Package includes: A Consult/Health Check/Physical Exam Dental Basic bloodwork Diet Analysis Faecel Egg Count Tetanus and Strangles Vaccination $440 including GST *** Sedation is [...]
For any horse or pony that isn't quite right under saddle In-Hospital Only | Package Available Now As part of our Poor Performance packages you will have access to the expertise of two board certified specialists in equine surgery and internal medicine. There will be two different options for examinations depending on your discipline: Racehorse [...]
We offer castration/gelding services both in the clinic and on farm (terms and conditions apply) Standing Castration (Open Castration) • Standing castration is when the horse is sedated, the nerve to the testicle is blocked with local anaesthetic and then removed with an emasculator while the horse is standing. The incisions are left open to [...]
We are offering a discounted castration day at our clinic on Newcastle Racecourse in Broadmeadow! The 20% discount will be available on the 16th of July, 2025. InclusionsThe castration package price is $715, including GST. The package includes pre-operative overnight boarding and feeding protocol, a routine castration with ligation under field anaesthetics in our padded recovery room, a [...]
Have you noticed that your horse is squinty one of their eyes, weird discharge or has swelling? There is a common saying amongst veterinarians to never delay treatment when it comes to eye injuries/issues because they can deteriorate quickly! Early intervention can often result in saving the horse’s eye! When do you need to get your vet [...]
This article was written by Dr. Paula Williams of WestVETS Animal Hosiptal for WestVETS.PDF downloaded from the WestVets Website.Newcastle Equine Centre accredits 100% of this article to WestVets Animal Hospital.
Are you worried your horse is colicking? When to call a vet: If your horse hasn't eaten its breakfast or dinner If your horse is laying down more than usual If your horse is constantly looking at its flank, pawing and possibly rolling If your horse hasn't passed any manure in a 12 hour period [...]
Generally, if there is an issue with your horse’s feet you call your farrier, right? However, do you know what issues or signs would warrant veterinary assistance? Excessive recumbency / laying down for extended periods of time Shifting weight between limbs continuously, or holding a limb out in front, or avoiding placing weight through one [...]
