Belvoir Equine Clinic in Belhus | Veterinary surgeon

Belvoir Equine Clinic

Locality: Belhus

Phone: +61 8 9296 6666

Address: Lot 158 West Swan Rd 6069 Belhus, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.belvoirequineclinic.com.au

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24.01.2022 Whilst some are treating Friday like the first day of the weekend*, its all systems go down at the clinic as our team prepare for another busy day of patient management, hospital consults and call-outs. Wishing all our clients a warm and wonderful weekend ahead *to be fair, this little one treats EVERY day like a weekend!

23.01.2022 With 12 Gastroscopes, an Endoscope, Radiographs, Remedial Farriery and Foals it was a Terrific Tuesday for the Team down at Belvoir yesterday and we are well underway for Wonderful Wednesday today with mare scans, power floats, lameness exams and more

23.01.2022 Who doesn’t love a midday foaling?! The whole team were thrilled to see this first time mum deliver her beautiful filly with the assistance of Dr Chris and Skye today. We look forward to watching her development under the watchful eye of her mother who was instantly besotted with her baby

23.01.2022 With the forecast for more gorgeous weather ahead, its going to be a great weekend for equestrian pursuits, whether it be competition or trail riding with friends

23.01.2022 When your work mates are your actual mates ... Our team clearly dont spend enough time together during work hours judging by this pic, with a few members of our clinic and stud team managing to sync their calendars for a staff dinner last night!

22.01.2022 Just because your birthday falls on your day off doesnt mean you get out of a Birthday Post! The team would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to our Practice Manager Tegan. We hope you are out enjoying the sunshine on your day off

20.01.2022 Not all horses enjoy lazy Sunday mornings, some of them take the opportunity to get sick or injure themselves! This is why our team is on call 24/7 for emergencies. Call 9296 6666 for any equine emergencies at any time

20.01.2022 Although it may not look or feel like Spring is in the air today, it is certainly in the paddock with this little family definitely getting a head start on the first day of Spring

19.01.2022 Choke We have been seeing a few cases of Choke lately at Belvoir Equine Clinic. Choke in horses is slightly different to when we choke as people, which is when we get food stuck in our tracheas (windpipe) and we cannot breathe. In horses however, choke is where food gets stuck in their oesophagus (which connects the mouth to the stomach) and is not immediately life threatening however can cause issues down the track if not treated.... The cause of choke is oesophageal obstruction. Any type of hard feed (LUPINS, especially if unsoaked!!!), hay or even carrots can cause choke. If your horse is suffering from choke it may be salivating excessively, extending its neck out to try and clear the choke or have food or water coming out of its nostrils. If this is the case contact your veterinarian immediately as complications such as aspiration pneumonia can be serious. Treatment of choke generally involves clearing the obstruction with a stomach tube and anti-inflammatories as well as antibiotics if aspiration pneumonia is suspected. Feed is then withheld for a period of time after the choke has occurred and is slowly reintroduced to ensure no further episodes occur. We find it best to challenge the horse first with grass as this is the most easily digestible option and ask that owners always ensure the hard feed is damp. Some of the main ways to prevent choke are to slow your horse down while it is eating by using things such as slow feeder bags or adding bricks or salt licks to your horses hard feed bin and by feeding your horse off the ground. It is recommended to avoid carrots in horses that have had previous episodes of choke. Once your horse however has choked it can develop strictures in the oesophagus (tight bands around the oesophagus decreasing its diameter) which may predispose it to further episodes of choke. So once again PREVENTION IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN CURE!!!

17.01.2022 Brownies, Bubbles & Gourmet Pizzas to show our appreciation Happy Vet Nurses Day to our wonderful team - we couldn’t get through the days without you!

16.01.2022 Good to see some are taking advantage of this glorious sunshine on the last day of winter Bring on Spring!

16.01.2022 Nurse Hannah was lucky enough to get in some patient cuddles while the sun was still shining this morning - and how cute are these two! Just a reminder that we are set for some more of our famous Perth Storms starting this afternoon and that our team is on call 24/7, rain, hail or shine!

16.01.2022 Exciting Announcement! We all spend time grooming our ponies and making sure they look their best on their outside - but what about their insides? Our Randlab Gastroscope Days have been a great success over the past two years and Belvoir Equine Clinic is now pleased to announce the addition of a new High Definition Gastroscope machine to our diagnostics team.... Gastroscopes will now be available at Belvoir Equine during standard consultation times* to give our clients a crystal clear picture of what is going on inside your horse. Gastroscopes will be available at the special introductory price of $160** per patient and can be booked by calling the clinic on 9296 6666. * Fasting required ** Sedation and overnight boarding additional

15.01.2022 Down at Belvoir we’re all a bit camera shy, but none more so than Dr Chris! We were lucky to snap this cheeky pic earlier in the week whilst celebrating the Boss Man’s birthday - the trick was to get him holding his cake so he couldn’t run away! Many Happy Returns Dr Chris, we hope you have enjoyed your #birthdayweek

13.01.2022 Does anyone else feel like their horse owns a first edition of this publication?! #Fridayfunny Wishing all our clients a glorious, sunny weekend ahead

12.01.2022 Introducing the Swan Valleys very first Horse Float Sale Yard! (Only kidding, its just a standard day at Belvoir Equine Clinic!)

11.01.2022 The epitome of a lazy Sunday morning ... These three youngsters happily watch on as our team are busy feeding, watering and checking on hospital patients and stud residents on this brisk but sunny Sunday morning

11.01.2022 Colicky horses Colic season is well and truly upon us at BEC with a large number of colics coming through our gates recently. Colic is a generic term used to describe our equine friends that are presenting with abdominal pain, which may be caused by a range of different reasons such as gas, feed sand accumulation in the gut or even gastric ulceration.... The severity of colic can range from mild to severe and should never be ignored or left untreated as it can be life threatening. Colic signs can range from not being quite right and horses that are simply off their feed to horses that are actively showing signs of discomfort such as pawing, muscle tremors, going down or rolling. Early detection of colic and treatment can be life-saving and such it is important to get your vet out as soon as you suspect colic. It is important to not administer any drugs unless your vet advises you to do so and most importantly, remain calm. Colics can be stressful but if treated early enough most have successful outcomes. If you are concerned that your horse may be showing signs of colic, call our team on 9296 6666 24 hours a day.

11.01.2022 The team were treated to a quick break in the weather and this gorgeous rainbow over the property this morning as we prepare for yet another busy day of Dentals, Drenches, Xrays, Lameness Consults and unfortunately more Colics. Well done to the number of clients who have been able to catch their equine buddies in the early stages of colic recently and we are happy to report everyone is feeling well again

11.01.2022 What better way to celebrate the Horses Birthday today then with a delicious dinner with your favourite equestrian friends! The team at Belvoir would like to wish all of our patients from the Southern Hemisphere a very Happy Birthday today

11.01.2022 Another case of #fridayfunny vs #fridayfact With breeding season just around the corner, our team is very excited for this years crop and lots of foal cuddles Wishing all of our clients a very safe weekend.

11.01.2022 While most of Perth was copping some wild weather on Monday morning, it was raining foals at Belvoir Equine Clinic with these two beauties choosing the cover of the storm for their timely arrivals. By having foaling alarms on expectant mares at the clinic, our team are able to be present and assist where necessary with every delivery, no matter the time (or weather)

10.01.2022 It may be grey skies and rain on this chilly winters day but our staff are keeping warm with a busy hospital schedule, lots of patients returning home and a full farrier session this afternoon!

10.01.2022 When asked this question today, one of our team members immediately replied another horse! and after a bit of a giggle, the rest of us actually agreed! You know your horses are in good hands with this team of major equine enthusiasts at Belvoir Equine Clinic!

09.01.2022 Our telephone systems are currently down! We are in the process of having the issue corrected. You can still reach us on 9296 6666 however we only have one incoming line at a time. We apologise for the convenience.

09.01.2022 Cant quite decide if this is a #fridayfunny or a #fridayfact Perhaps its both ...

09.01.2022 Thankyou to our friends at Randlab for another successful Gastroscope Day at Belvoir Equine yesterday To be included in our bookings list for our next Gastroscope Day, please email [email protected]

08.01.2022 The only thing better than a Foalie Friday, is a Foalie Friday with the fantabulous Fiona! Check out this little cutie who is celebrating his one-week birthday today with cuddles from Nurse Fiona

08.01.2022 Nothing like finishing off a short- week with a Friday Funny

07.01.2022 Nothing improves your #feelgoodfriday like an early morning visit from a very appreciative client bearing treats! Our team was delighted with a visit from the lovely Claire this morning with an update and gift from the adorable Jemima. We always appreciate updates on our patients and love hearing how happy our clients are to get back to their normal equine routines.... Thanks so much for the goodies Claire and our new photo of Miss Jemima is already up on the wall

07.01.2022 You know you’re set for a great Thursday when you meet your Patient of the Day at 9am! Thankyou Kenny for being an absolute superstar for your Powerfloat and Sheath Clean today - your mum is doing an excellent job with you and we are ALL in love

07.01.2022 Who else has at least one of these in their paddock? They’re a special breed

06.01.2022 While some are still tucked up in their pjs (or canvas rug sets!) on this cold and rainy morning, our team is all systems go with hospital rounds and clinic appointments this morning. Remember that we run bookings until 12pm on Saturdays and are open 24/7 for emergencies. Have a great weekend everyone!

06.01.2022 Another big Thankyou to Dr Kirsten Jackson of Dental Vet for her expertise with one of our beautiful patients today. We love working alongside talented professionals in our industry to bring the best service possible to our patients

06.01.2022 #FridayFunny (And make sure you watch this space for an exciting announcement this afternoon!!!)

06.01.2022 Thankyou to Paul and the team from Happy Hooves for trusting us with your beautiful Holly

06.01.2022 Foaling Season got off to a nice early start this morning down at the clinic with this precious little bundle making an early (but safe) arrival. All mares brought into the clinic for foaling down are fitted with Foaling Alarms, significantly reducing the risk of any foaling complications. The team are very excited for many more fabulous foals when the season kicks in this Saturday, August 1st.... If you would like to book your mare in to goal down at Belvoir, contact our clinic today on 9296 6666 to book in.

06.01.2022 Feels like time for a little #ThrowbackThursday to warm us all up on a chilly morning! Todays photo takes us back to earlier in the week when our team was faced with this tiny trio who we wish were still in hospital so they could keep us warm! Very happy to report that the members of this #tinytriplethreat are all recovered and back with their families

06.01.2022 Anyone else’s plans for the weekend looking like this?! Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend full of and

05.01.2022 While some are taking the opportunity for a sleep-in on this Queens Birthday Public Holiday, our team are ready and raring to go for any emergencies. Don’t forget that our vets are on call 24/7, 365 for all your equine needs!

04.01.2022 #WednesdayWisdom Anyone else count like this when looking at their paddocks

03.01.2022 A completely plausible assessment in our opinion! #fridayfunnies

03.01.2022 Its always a bittersweet moment for the team when families that have foaled down at the clinic are ready to head home, but yesterday was made that bit sweeter by a very generous gift of homemade cupcakes from a very excited owner! This handsome young man made his entrance to the world on Monday morning at the clinic and was keen to get back to the family farm yesterday. Our aim with foaling down is to get mum and bub back home as soon as possible, following a successful Ig...G, so they can settle back in to normal life. We love photo updates of our clinic kids once they leave us and look forward to many more this season

03.01.2022 #FridayFunny Who knows what the weekend could have in store for us all

03.01.2022 From a spec on the screen to a stunner in the stable, we are starting to see the results from last years breeding season at Belvoir including this handsome man (from a frozen breed) who made his arrival Monday morning Breeding Season 2020 is underway at Belvoir Equine Clinic, for enquiries and bookings, please phone 9296 6666.

02.01.2022 Cold mornings are great for making friends!

01.01.2022 The team would like to wish our lovely Nurse Hannah a very Happy Birthday today Hannah was able to take a quick break between patients today to enjoy some sunshine and homemade salted caramel cheesecakes. Happy Birthday Hannah

01.01.2022 Breeding season is nearly upon us!!! Mares are seasonally polyoestrous, meaning their fertile cycles occur in the spring and summer months of the year. Typically an oestrous cycle lasts for 21 days with oestrus (being "in heat") lasting approximately 5 of those days.... As the start of the breeding season is upon us, some mares begin to go into what is called a transition period. During this period of time, your mare may undergo a few cycles, which do not result in ovulation, and this generally lasts around 60 days. It is due to the change of light as we start to go into the warmer months that triggers mares to start cycling. If we want to encourage our mares to start cycling earlier we can manipulate the amount of light they are receiving through the use of artificial lighting or an Equilume. These options allow for earlier breeding success, a more timely gestation period, healthier foal weights and the added benefit of nice coats. At Belvoir Equine Clinic, we encourage the use of Equilumes to make this process easier, providing mares with only a small amount of blue light directly to the eye, getting them cycling on time and ready to breed. Once your mare has gone through the transition period and goes "into heat" she may show signs such as elevating her tail, vulval "winking" and increased urination. Typically these signs will intensify throughout the 5 days and then abruptly stop after your mare ovulates. Should you have any further queries about breeding your mare this season, dont hesitate to contact the team on 9296 6666.