Veterinary Clinical Centre- Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia | Veterinary surgeon

Veterinary Clinical Centre- Charles Sturt University

Locality: Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6933 2604

Address: Building 130 Agriculture Ave 2650 Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia

Website: www.csu.edu.au/vetservices/vcc

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25.01.2022 New Isolation Facility Online As we are entering the peak of foaling season it is timely to share news of our brand new purpose-built building, the Equine Isolation Facility (EIF). In close proximity to the VCC, the EIF contains 6 stables for the care of horses requiring either isolation (due to contagious infection) or intensive care. Each stable is equipped with a foal stall and is serviced from its own ante-room so that barrier nursing and infection control are ...easily maintained. Each stable in the EIF has its own independent airflow and ventilation system to prevent the spread of aerosolised pathogens and one stable is also fitted with HEPA filters and is deemed a high intensity stable, suitable for handling the most serious infections in horses. The whole building is also maintained at slightly negative pressure to contain the spread of aerosolised pathogens and all waste water is treated before leaving the facility. To facilitate the diagnostic work up of horses in the EIF there is a procedures room housing ultrasound, X-ray and endoscopic equipment plus a small laboratory for clinical pathology testing. Supporting the care of horses in the facility are dedicated feed, bedding and waste rooms. The VCC is very excited to be able to provide this state of the art facility to care for ill and infectious horses in the Riverina and surrounds.

25.01.2022 The VCC is sad to say farewell to Dr Jess Wise who leaves us this week after completing her residency in internal medicine. Jess is off to Victoria to do a short term locum and will be studying hard for her specialist qualification exam early next year. We thank Jess for her tireless dedication and hard work over the last 3 years and wish her all the best for the big exam and the specialist career to follow

22.01.2022 A reminder that one half of this dynamic duo, Dr Edwina Wilkes, is speaking at 7 pm tonight on the treatment and management of bushfire burns in horses. The other half will probably be interested in the following discussion on treating post-foaling colic in the broodmare

21.01.2022 Some Happy News Some positive news for everyone in these difficult and challenging times. A couple of weeks ago, we farewelled Georgie and Spooky after a long stay in hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the devastating bushfires earlier this year. ... This was the end of a busy, challenging but very rewarding few months treating multiple horses that were hospitalised during the fires. None of this would have been possible without the support, hard work and dedication of our student and staff volunteers and VCC clinical staff, veterinary nurses and support staff. We received an overwhelming amount of support and donations from companies and individuals both within the Wagga Wagga community as well as from all around Australia and overseas and for this, we are extremely grateful. We look forward to following the horses’ progress over the coming months and eagerly await the arrival of Spooky’s foal at the end of the year!

19.01.2022 Our amazing equine dentist Claire Dennis is available for appointments. Phone 02 693 32604. As you can see from the bottom photo Claire has been practising wearing PPE for quite some time and with our social distancing protocols in place is eager to give your horse it's dental check up.

19.01.2022 The CSU Teaching Desexing clinic are taking bookings for female dogs and cats for desexing over the next six weeks at a discounted rate. The surgeries are completed by a qualified vet and 4th year vet students. For enquires or to make a booking please phone 69 334 706 ext 1

18.01.2022 For all creatures great and SMALL??

18.01.2022 Starting the week off right with some cuteness overload All three lovely ladies came for a visit to our repro team back in June. Routine blood sampling and vaginal cytology allowed us to accurately pinpoint their fertile period, increasing the chances of a successful conception. Despite best efforts Scarlet and Chorus both needed a little intervention and a fresh A.I was performed. Aria’s first litter was to frozen semen. Mums and bubs are doing well!

17.01.2022 Our sister Enterprise, the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, is leading the way in diagnosing this serious threat to our native bird species. It also has PCR diagnostics for other avian diseases. Like the VDL page to find out more (or contact the lab).

12.01.2022 More exciting news for final year veterinary student, Natalie Ford. Nat has been awarded the 2020 EVA Young Members prize for her clinical paper, ‘Efficacy of single active and combination anthelmintics against strongyles in adult horses’ that she presented recently at the Australian Veterinary Association Annual conference This is a wonderful achievement and we are all very proud. Congratulations Dr. Ford

12.01.2022 Natalie Ford, one of our final year veterinary students at CSU has been selected to present her Honours research tonight online at the Australian Veterinary Association annual conference. Well done Nat on this wonderful achievement Nat completed a research project investigating the efficacy of a combination anthelmintic (dewormer) on resistant Strongyles in adult horses. Her supervisors were Kris Hughes and Edwina Wilkes. Nat is a familiar face to many as she also worked a...s one of our after hours veterinary nurses while completing her studies and was a valued member of staff. Anthelmintic resistance is widespread in cyathostomin (small strongyle) populations worldwide and it is imperative that more sustainable approaches to parasite control are developed. Please contact the VCC for advice and recommendations on parasite control in your horses! https://www.facebook.com/equinevetsaus/posts/10157623617218613

11.01.2022 Do you own a working dog? They say a good working dog is worth 5 men (but happy to work for considerably less)! Most dogs reach puberty at 10 months, yet we all know they reach their true worth when they are much older (and wiser). ... Peak fertility for male dogs is between the ages 2 and 7, with fertility starting to decrease thereafter. Don’t wait until his retirement to preserve his genetics (once shearing, crutching, marking or weaning is over) - why not give us a call to discuss which option suits you best

05.01.2022 Jessica Wise, resident in Equine Medicine at the VCC is presenting her research on the bioavailability and efficacy of a novel omeprazole product online tonight at the Australian Veterinary Association annual conference. Omeprazole is a drug commonly used for the treatment of gastric ulceration in horses. As well as being a highly valued member of the Equine Medicine team, Jess is currently enrolled in a Doctorate of Veterinary Studies and her research has largely focused on... gastric ulceration in adult horses and foals. If you think your horse may have gastric ulcers, contact the VCC to arrange an appointment for gastroscopy or to speak to one of our Equine Medicine clinicians! Today from 7.30pm AEST http://ow.ly/Mgs850ACrIT See more

04.01.2022 Over the next month or so we will be profiling both our wonderful facilities and equally amazing staff. Stay tuned

03.01.2022 Great work from this team which included one of our colleagues Dr Joanne Connolly and some diagnostic work from our sister Enterprise the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory https://www.facebook.com/28431613915/posts/10160227204723916/?vh=e