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23.01.2022 Rob Harms BVSc is planning his next visit to the Maryborough, Hervey Bay and Biggenden area on Monday the 5th of October 2020. Services offered include equine dentistry, health checks and pregnancy testing and breeding options for your mares. Rob also offers a range of cattle herd services including but not limited to pregnancy testing, bull soundness and semen evaluations and herd health checks. Please contact Rob or Lena to book an appointment. Rob: 0417184467 Lena: 0428607326 or you can send us a message and we will respond as soon as possible

22.01.2022 Dr Rob Harms BVSc will be visiting the Maryborough and Biggenden area on Friday the 11th of October 2019. Rob services include equine dentistry, health checks, colt castrations and pregnancy testing and breeding options for your mares. Rob also offers a range of cattle herd services including but not limited to pregnancy testing, bull soundness and semen evaluations and herd health checks. Please contact Rob or Lena to book an appointment. Rob: 0417184467 Lena: 0428607326 or you can send us a message and we will respond as soon as possible.

20.01.2022 Dr Rob Harms BVSc will be visiting the Maryborough and Biggenden area the end of next week (the end of the week beginning Monday the 3rd of February, 2020.) Dates are yet to be finalised. Services offered include equine dentistry, health checks, colt castrations and pregnancy testing and breeding options for your mares. Rob also offers a range of cattle herd services including but not limited to pregnancy testing, bull soundness and semen evaluations and herd health checks. Please contact Rob or Lena to book an appointment. Rob: 0417184467 Lena: 0428607326 or you can send us a message and we will respond as soon as possible.

20.01.2022 FYI Fire Ban has been extended in the Bundaberg, North Burnett, Cherbourg, South Burnett, Fraser Coast, Gympie, Sunshine Coast and Noosa Local Government Areas. Stay safe everyone. Revisit your bushfire plan now and know your options early. Also remember to check on neighbours and help each other where possible if you are faced with a fire.

19.01.2022 Rob is looking forward to attending the field day this Thursday which being presented by Tim Emery - Tropical Beef Technology Services (TBTS) and Hamish Chandler from MLA at Northern AgriServices in Kingaroy. It will be a great day with a chance to talk with other producers and have a look at some interesting trade displays. Hope to see you there.

19.01.2022 Rob Harms BVSc is planning his next visit to the Maryborough, Hervey Bay and Biggenden area in the second half of the week beginning the 24th of August 2020. Services offered include equine dentistry, health checks, colt castrations and pregnancy testing and breeding options for your mares. Rob also offers a range of cattle herd services including but not limited to pregnancy testing, bull soundness and semen evaluations and herd health checks. Please contact Rob or Lena to book an appointment. Rob: 0417184467 Lena: 0428607326 or you can send us a message and we will respond as soon as possible

18.01.2022 Burnett Beef & Equine would like to wish all of our horse clients a very happy birthday today.Burnett Beef & Equine would like to wish all of our horse clients a very happy birthday today.

15.01.2022 Dr Rob Harms BVSc will be visiting the Maryborough and Biggenden area on Friday the 1st of November 2019. Services offered include equine dentistry, health checks, colt castrations and pregnancy testing and breeding options for your mares. Rob also offers a range of cattle herd services including but not limited to pregnancy testing, bull soundness and semen evaluations and herd health checks. Please contact Rob or Lena to book an appointment. Rob: 0417184467 Lena: 0428607326 or you can send us a message and we will respond as soon as possible.

14.01.2022 Seniors There is always the beauty of an old horse. Outsiders see the horse that is. Insiders see the horse that was. The way they looked after their rider in the days gone past. The way they performed. The results they achieved. The satisfaction and reward they gave their human counterparts around them. It is these memories which keep us committed to looking after these senior members of the equine population. We have been receiving calls regarding looking after some of ...these favourites which seem to be doing it tougher in these colder periods. Unfortunately the general drop off in winter feed quality coincides with their increased nutritional requirements. These guys have a few things working against them : The feed quality drops. Their energy demand increases. Their joints become a little stiff. It is a time where their digestive inefficiencies start to show. It’s this time of year that they need us most. It is surprising how much the energy requirements of these older guys is reduced when they are rugged. A good fitting rug for them is equal to two extra blankets for us at night. Just as two extra blankets for us take it off through the day. Overheating through the day is just as detrimental. With fat being the body’s natural insulator, the less fat, the bigger the difference a rug will make. Supplementing these senior members with a meal or high digestible feed is a good move. While the cost per kg of feed might initially be alarming, compare the cost per day. It is surprising the variation in cost per day between different feedstuffs. Lastly These older members need to be able to mechanically breakdown their food. If they are not efficient, then a lot of the energy value of the food will be wasted onto the ground. Wasted along with that is your financial efforts. As such their teeth are worth an evaluation. As horses teeth are continually growing, it is important for regular dental evaluation and maintenance. Through their middle years there is the tendency to extend the periods between dental check-ups. These senior year are times where it is important to evaluate their chewing efficiency regularly yearly is good. A senior can develop a painful mouth from sharp edges cutting gums, a loose tooth or damaged teeth. They can have problems chewing efficiently because the teeth don’t actually come together properly in different sections of the arcade. All of these issues can be addressed to give a better, healthier more efficient outcome. It is important to bear in mind that it is impossible to tell the health of a horse’s mouth without looking at what is going on inside. A horse’s determination to eat is often much greater than the discomfort of hunger. If you have any queries regarding the above information, please don’t hesitate to call me. Cheers Rob

14.01.2022 Please be aware that the fire bans in our area have been extended again. Stay safe everyone and remember to have a plan and keep informed if there is a fire in your area. Check on neighbours and if you have to leave your property let friends or family know where you have gone to and that you are safe.

09.01.2022 Dr Rob Harms BVSc will be in the Maryborough area on Monday the 4th of August. Please let us know if you would like an appointment.

08.01.2022 Dr Rob Harms BVSc will be visiting the Maryborough and Biggenden area on Monday the 16th of September 2019. Rob services include equine dentistry, health check...s, colt castrations and pregnancy testing and breeding options for your mares. Rob also offers a range of cattle herd services including but not limited to pregnancy testing, bull soundness and semen evaluations and herd health checks. Please contact Rob or Lena to book an appointment. Rob: 0417184467 Lena: 0428607326 or you can send us a message and we will respond as soon as possible. See more

08.01.2022 Seniors There is always the beauty of an old horse. Outsiders see the horse that is. Insiders see the horse that was. The way they looked after their rider in the days gone past. The way they performed. The results they achieved. The satisfaction and reward they gave their human counterparts around them. It is these memories which keep us committed to looking after these senior members of the equine population. We have been receiving calls regarding looking after some of the...se favourites which seem to be doing it tougher in these colder periods. Unfortunately the general drop off in winter feed quality coincides with their increased nutritional requirements. These guys have a few things working against them : The feed quality drops. Their energy demand increases. Their joints become a little stiff. It is a time where their digestive inefficiencies start to show. It’s this time of year that they need us most. It is surprising how much the energy requirements of these older guys is reduced when they are rugged. A good fitting rug for them is equal to two extra blankets for us at night. Just as two extra blankets for us take it off through the day. Overheating through the day is just as detrimental. With fat being the body’s natural insulator, the less fat, the bigger the difference a rug will make. Supplementing these senior members with a meal or high digestible feed is a good move. While the cost per kg of feed might initially be alarming, compare the cost per day. It is surprising the variation in cost per day between different feedstuffs. Lastly These older members need to be able to mechanically breakdown their food. If they are not efficient, then a lot of the energy value of the food will be wasted onto the ground. Wasted along with that is your financial efforts. As such their teeth are worth an evaluation. As horses teeth are continually growing, it is important for regular dental evaluation and maintenance. Through their middle years there is the tendency to extend the periods between dental check-ups. These senior year are times where it is important to evaluate their chewing efficiency regularly yearly is good. A senior can develop a painful mouth from sharp edges cutting gums, a loose tooth or damaged teeth. They can have problems chewing efficiently because the teeth don’t actually come together properly in different sections of the arcade. All of these issues can be addressed to give a better, healthier more efficient outcome. It is important to bear in mind that it is impossible to tell the health of a horse’s mouth without looking at what is going on inside. A horse’s determination to eat is often much greater than the discomfort of hunger. If you have any queries regarding the above information, please don’t hesitate to call me. Cheers Rob See more

05.01.2022 Dr Rob Harms BVSc will be in the Biggenden area between the 16th and 19th of August. If you have any cattle or equine questions or require cattle pregnancy testing or equine dental work done please contact us today.

04.01.2022 Dr Rob Harms BVSc will be visiting the Maryborough, Hervey Bay and Biggenden area on the 28th of March 2020. Services offered include equine dentistry, health checks, colt castrations and pregnancy testing and breeding options for your mares. Rob also offers a range of cattle herd services including but not limited to pregnancy testing, bull soundness and semen evaluations and herd health checks. Please contact Rob or Lena to book an appointment. Rob: 0417184467 Lena: 0428607326 or you can send us a message and we will respond as soon as possible.

03.01.2022 New Hendra Virus Test In Development The project, being led by Associate Professor Ben Ahern, will have the ability to obtain results for the Hendra Virus st...atus of a horse 30 to 40 minutes post-sample collection in comparison with current testing which takes hours or days for results to be issued. The new test is set to reduce both human exposure to infected animals and horse losses due to delays in treatment. The project has been made possible thanks to the contribution of supporters through Agrifutures. For more details about the test and contributors click the link: https://bit.ly/3aiSHgG

02.01.2022 Dr Rob Harms BVSc is planning his next trip to the Maryborough and North Burnett area. With the equine breeding season approaching quickly now would be a good time to book your mares in for a health check including having their teeth checked. Rob offers a range of services for both horses and cattle. Please call either Rob or Lena or send us a message to discuss your cattle and Equine needs.