Brian S Grant Equine Dentistry & Hoof Trimming in Kundabung, New South Wales, Australia | Dentist & dental surgery

Brian S Grant Equine Dentistry & Hoof Trimming

Locality: Kundabung, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 418 416 433

Address: 86 Upper Smiths Creek Road 2441 Kundabung, NSW, Australia

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24.01.2022 I would like to thank Jo Atkins (Editor Focus Magazine) for a Great interview this month; Port Macquarie Focus. Hi Brian. You’re both an equine dentist and a farrier....Continue reading

24.01.2022 This week in the Local Independent Susan Paterick wrote an article about my business well worth having a look at. Page 3 Thanks Sue. Your Local Independent ePaper 12th July 2018... To see this weeks Independent click the links below: http://www.ylinews.com.au/july12/

24.01.2022 I keep getting prompts to update my page which I am happy to do, I will over the next weeks and months write about Equine teeth & hoof problems with out stepping on the toes of our great Veterinarian's on the North Coast. Always remember if in doubt get the Vet. I had a "Like" on the web page by a good friend of mine from my days at University at CSU Wagga (1990), a lovely lady with a sweet heart, Carey who has recently finished a Law Degree at UWS Nepean. Congratulations It ...has made me think of the good and bad times we had at Uni. Over the 45 years I have been involved in the Equine Industry I have had a lot of things happen to me that I would like to share from time to time, a couple at the Uni at Wagga. We had a practical session at the Rivcol Stud, 4 hours from 2pm to 6pm, dinner at the campus was 6.00pm, a long walk without a car. The manager demonstrated how to trim the hooves on a broodmare ( they didn't know at the time that I was a farrier, I started the Degree as a Mature age student) then promptly told the students that they had to trim all the broodmares on the stud, can not remember how many but it was hot and I trimmed the majority of the mares Intime for dinner, all trimmed and put back in the paddock. I lived off campus but this night stayed for dinner and a drink, In walks the manager while we were having dinner, thinking No way the students would be able to trim so many horses and told the students to get down the stud and finish what we had started, to his dismay we told him to go and jump, next morning I had a dressing down and put in my place by the coarse coordinator. Another time at the Rivcol stud we had a demonstration on Equine Dentistry (by this time I was known as a Dentist & Farrier) I was asked to show how this was done, there was very goof facilities at the stud and the students did four or five broodmares, the stud also trained gallopers at the race track and had a very good mare come to be trained, I was told aggressively not to stuff this one up as she was racing soon. The race of the year in the Riverina was the Wagga Gold cup, yes she won and No I did not even get a thank you. Great times, thankyou Carey (Flank), all the students had horse parts as their names except me, mine was an abbreviation of my name "Bri" another friend "Rump" and yes there was worse. See more

23.01.2022 As the shortest day has just passed and we are coming into spring and the breeding season, it's a good time to do a checkup on your horses Teeth, have the sharp enamel points removed which cause, soreness, lacerations and ulcers. Did you know your horse should be checked at least every 6 to 12 months for sharp enamel points and cheek lacerations. Signs of Dental Problems:... Eating slowly, slobbering, head-tilting, quidding (leaving behind wads of grass or hay), drinking excess water, passing long fibers in manure, and weight loss. Obvious dental problems show signs such as fussing with the bit, head-tossing, bit-chewing, refusing to take a lead or collect, bucking, or subtle performance changes, dental problems can also attribute to, cause or intensify lameness and back soreness as the horse moves in an unnatural manner in an effort to relieve dental pain. And ineffective chewing can potentially cause a horse to colic or choke. Don't forget the feet; Abscesses are very common in the wet, long nails & cracks let the water in, preventative trimming can help alleviate the problem. For Appointments call Brian 0418416433

22.01.2022 Hoof Abscess: Do I call a Vet or my Farrier? Normally an abscess is an infection from a number of causes beneath the sole of the foot, thereby causing lameness, one foot not able to carry or bear weight.... There is a lot of information on the internet, If in doubt call the vet, a farrier can help lightly pair away the sole of the foot to see if there is a puncture wound and ease the pressure in the foot, the farrier is not able to help with medication, if the horse has not been actively immunized against tetanus, a tetanus antitoxin may be advisable, pain relief (phenylbutazone) and Penicillin may be required. A Poultice should be applied for 3 to 5 days then apply an E-Z Boot for 5 to 7 days (Rose,1983) A Poultice can be purchased commercially or made from cotton wool and bandages that you may have in your first aid kit at home. There is plenty of information on the internet but most of all If in doubt consult your Veterinarian.

18.01.2022 Christmas is over and the New Year is apon us Have a look at your horses feet and don't forget their teeth. Back at work Happy New Year Brian

14.01.2022 Christmas is over and the New Year is apon us Have a look at your horses feet and don't forget their teeth. Back at work Happy New Year Brian

12.01.2022 Equine Dentistry; Did you know your horse should be checked at least every 6 to 12 months for sharp enamel points and cheek lacerations. Signs of Dental Problems: Eating slowly, slobbering, head-tilting, quidding (leaving behind wads of grass or hay), drinking excess water, passing long fibers in manure, and weight loss. Obvious dental problems show signs such as fussing with the bit, head-tossing, bit-chewing, refusing to take a lead or collect, bucking, or subtle performan...ce changes, dental problems can also attribute to, cause or intensify lameness and back soreness as the horse moves in an unnatural manner in an effort to relieve dental pain. And ineffective chewing can potentially cause a horse to colic or choke. Don't forget the feet; Abscesses are very common in the wet, long nails & cracks let the water in, preventative trimming can help alleviate the problem. For Appointments call Brian 0418416433

03.01.2022 It's that time of the year again. TEETH I cannot recommend more about a post I put up this time last year. Equine Dentistry; Did you know your horse should be checked at least every 6 to 12 months for sharp enamel points and cheek lacerations.... Signs of Dental Problems: Eating slowly, slobbering, head-tilting, quidding (leaving behind wads of grass or hay), drinking excess water, passing long fibers in manure, and weight loss. Obvious dental problems show signs such as fussing with the bit, head-tossing, bit-chewing, refusing to take a lead or collect, bucking, or subtle performance changes, dental problems can also attribute to, cause or intensify lameness and back soreness as the horse moves in an unnatural manner in an effort to relieve dental pain. And ineffective chewing can potentially cause a horse to colic or choke. Don't forget the feet; Abscesses are very common in the wet, long nails & cracks let the water in, preventative trimming can help alleviate the problem. For Appointments call Brian 0418416433

02.01.2022 Hoof abscesses are very common this time of year, mainly because we tend not to trim the hoofs back during the winter, the hoofs become long and cracks appear and moisture gets into the hoof. Trim the feet and while your doing this think about worming and with ponies keep them away from septic run off, the grass is always greener there and they may get too much sugar and this may cause founder.