Heritage Park Agistment in Monbulk, Victoria, Australia | Farm

Heritage Park Agistment

Locality: Monbulk, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9756 7696

Address: 37 Coulson Road 3793 Monbulk, VIC, Australia

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23.01.2022 I’ve received this email, if anybody is interested.

21.01.2022 HORSE HEALTH ALERT Back in October last year we had confirmed cases of Strangles in Victoria. We've recently had more confirmed cases in the Yarra Valley an...d thought this is a good opportunity to talk about Strangles and the importance of vaccinating. Strangles is caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus equi subspecies equi. It is extremely contagious and causes respiratory signs - fever, swollen lymph nodes/glands that may form abscesses, horse becomes depressed and inappetant, sometimes wheezy respiration and mucky nasal discharge. There are some horses that do not show classic signs of Strangles and by the time the disease is identified they have been shedding bacteria and spreading it around for days. Strangles is spread by direct contact with nasal discharge or pus from a burst abscess. Objects such as buckets, grooming gear, halters, bridles, floats, fences, rugs, stables etc can all become contaminated and allow the disease to spread from horse to horse. The bacteria are very robust and can survive in the environment (feed buckets, water troughs, fences) for up to 8 weeks. The incubation period of strangles is 7-21 days; this means that after being exposed to an infected horse some horses may not start showing clinical signs for up to 3 weeks! If you suspect your horse has been exposed to an infected horse we recommend taking their rectal temperature twice daily, as a fever is usually the first sign of a strangles infection. If we suspect your horse has strangles we will take a sample of pus from the nasal passage, throat (through an endoscope passed up the nostril), or burst abscess. The sample will be sent to the laboratory for analysis. Until results are back horses should be kept quarantined and we may treat them symptomatically with anti-inflammatory medication and antibiotics. Good management and biosecurity measures can significantly reduce the risk of your horse contracting strangles. - Horses should be vaccinated for strangles at least annually (if they are high risk horses, ie those competing and mingling with other horses frequently, vaccination is recommended every 6 months) - Quarantine any new horses to a property for 3 weeks to ensure they are disease free before mixing with other horses - Clean and disinfect all equipment thoroughly after sharing with other horses - If a horse owner has been exposed to a potentially infected horse, ensure they wash/change clothes and disinfect everything including footwear before visiting non-infected horses. - If your horse has been in contact with a potentially infected horse, keep them isolated from healthy horses for 3 weeks and monitor their temperature twice daily If you have any questions about strangles or getting your horse vaccinated, please feel free to give us a call for a chat!

20.01.2022 TAKING YOUR HORSES TEMPERATURE Being able to take your horses temperature is a useful husbandry tool. An elevated temperature can be an indication that your h...orse is unwell. Taking the horse’s temperature is always an important part of our physical examination. We will often ask you to monitor your horse’s temperature during times of illness. The best way to read the temperature is with a digital thermometer. Stand to the left side of your horse and let him know you’re there by gently rubbing the rump and tail region. Some horses will object so be very careful that you do not get kicked. A useful tip is to keep your eye on the near hind limb and place your left hand on the rump muscles which can give you an early indication by feel that your horse may kick. Gently insert the thermometer into your horses rectum. The thermometer should be at least an inch into the rectum for an accurate reading. Wait for the thermometer to beep before removing and reading. A horse’s normal temperature should be between 37-38 degrees celsius, the average being 37.6. Exercise and environmental conditions can also influence the temperature. An elevated temperature may be a sign of infection within the body and is an essential time to contact us. 1300 762 224 #horsetemperature #temperature #horses #ponies #equinevet #theequinepractice

19.01.2022 ****'Tis the season for HOOF ABSCESSES *** See comments for video of draining abscess Hoof abscesses are one of the most common causes of sudden lameness seen i...n horses. The lameness may be subtle initially, but can progress rapidly where the horse may become non-weight bearing. Lameness develops due to pressure from a pocket of infection/pus forming somewhere within the hoof. Hoof conformation, excessive wet weather and muddy yards/paddocks can predispose to hoof abscesses as the hoof wall softens and separation in the wall-sole junction (white line) develops. Brittle hooves and alternating wet/dry weather can also increase the risk of hoof cracks and abscess formation. The immune system responds to the invasion of debris and bacteria by mounting an inflammatory response that ultimately results in increased digital pulses, heat in the hoof and formation of the black/grey discharge we commonly see. Drainage is the most important principle for the treatment of hoof abscesses. A medicated poultice soaked in warm water and iodine can then be placed over the hoof sole or affected area to draw out any remaining discharge and encourage further drainage. Generally, a drastic improvement in the degree of lameness should be seen within 24 hours. The poultice should then be changed every 24-48 hours until the drainage has ceased, then the hoof can be bandaged with a dry poultice which keeps the hoof clean and reduces risk of re-infection. Deeper infections are a painful process that can lead to a permanent scar in the hoof wall that can predispose your horse to repeat abscesses, the development of hoof cracks or damage to the pedal bone. Therefore, the earlier an abscess is detected and treated the less chance of a deeper infection and potential complications. It is important to ensure that your horse is up to date with tetanus vaccination at the time of abscess treatment as development of tetanus is a potential complication. Hoof abscess prevention focuses on promoting a strong and healthy hoof to increase the ability to resist infection. Regular trimming will help to reduce white line damage (ease of ascending bacterial infection), while dietary supplements containing biotin, methionine, manganese, zinc and copper may increase the hoof wall strength, quality and growth rate. Please call us on 0412 619 740 to discuss how we can help you optimise your horse's hoof health at this time of year.

14.01.2022 Thinking about breeding your mare? Elite Equine Veterinarians are holding an information evening on the 1st August, which will focus on equine reproduction and preventative care. (see flyer below for details) Please RSVP as soon as possible as spaces are limited. Call us on 0412 619 740

11.01.2022 3 days standing in deep flood waters ... can you see why it's so serious to get them out as quickly as possible?

05.01.2022 With the extreme fire danger conditions today, it is important to make sure you are prepared for any possible event. This includes having a clear fire plan, mov...e horses to a safe paddock and double check water accessibility, hook the float up and be organised to move early if indicated, ensure your animal's microchip details are up to date so you can be reunited if you are unlucky enough to be parted. Even though you think bugs will annoy your horse, it is best to leave them without rugs, fly veils, and halters during these hot risky days. Reduce the risk of heatstroke - try not to exercise your horse in the heat of the day, frequent cold hosing can help keep older heat sensitive animals comfortable, provide access to shade, monitor animals closely throughout the day and act early if they appear to be struggling. We are on call all weekend so please don't hesitate to ring if you are concerned about your horse. Look after yourselves and your four legged friends! See more

04.01.2022 The last year has been a challenging and amazing journey, and a longtime goal achieved I’m wrapped to have graduated and completed my Equine Muscular / sport...s Massage qualification! Hoping to continue studying all things Equine anatomical but for now, I Will be available to begin booking treatments! Keep an eye out for Flex n Bend’s business page coming very soon, Targeting and treating all issues muscular / performance and exercise related in our Equine athletes and friends. A huge Thankyou to my amazing fam for their backing and the incredible Ben for all your support. A shout out also to all those awesome clients and friends who have been amazing in having me to fix your sore or stiff ponies. #flexnbendequinemusculartherapy #equinemassage

04.01.2022 LAMINITIS AND SPRING GRASS This week on Facebook we are going to do a short series on laminitis. Laminitis is an extremely common - but very painful, ser...ious condition - of horses, ponies and donkeys. Horse owners are often on high alert this time of year because the high sugar content of spring grass is known to increase the risk of laminitis- but how? Over 90% of laminitis cases are caused by an underlying endocrinopathy, which translates to disease of hormone-producing glands in Latin. The hormone of interest in laminitis is insulin, which is released in response to blood sugar levels to move glucose from the bloodstream to the cells for energy (but also promotes obesity). However, horses with an endocrinopathy (Equine Metabolic Syndrome or Pars Pituitary Intermedia Dysfunction/PPID/Cushing’s), can be insulin resistant, where the body ignores the presence of insulin in the blood. This creates a viscous cycle, where high blood sugar levels triggers more insulin release, but the body ignores it so blood sugar levels remain high. This occurs in people with pre-Diabetes. Now, horses rarely get diabetes but the high levels of insulin in the blood (hyperinsulinaemia) is a direct trigger for laminitis as it weakens the laminae in the hoof. The laminae are like Velcro, attaching the hoof wall to the pedal bone. In laminitis, these tissues stretch and fail, which is extremely painful and can cause detachment and rotation of the pedal bone. So, spring grass causes high blood sugar levels, which drives up insulin levels and causes laminitis in horses that cannot regulate insulin properly. The other 10% of the causes of laminitis include severe systemic infection (such as retained placenta or colitis), grain overload accident and standing limb laminitis, where the horse is very lame on the opposing limb (I.e a healing fracture in a cast) and is putting too much weight through one leg. The next few days we will delve deeper into clinical signs, Equine Metabolic Syndrome, finding your horse’s digital pulse, management and feeding for laminitis and how x rays can help. But please let us know if you have any questions!

03.01.2022 *****STOLEN****MONBULK AREA**** Please keep your eyes open for us This morning my sister arrived at our small family business to find that we have robbed for th...e second time in two weeks. The first time was last week (6th-7th night), where they shattered the lock on our shed and stole: Echo hedge trimmer 2 stroke Ryobi hammer drill Ryobi rattle gun drill Ryobi grinder Ryobi bag with 20 grinding discs & 10 clamps A cylindrical box of drill bits Ryobi reciprocating saw with 20 blades Stihl chainsaw Stihl garden shear set kit, battery and charger 2 batteries and chargers Despite putting in an alarm, sensor lights and new locks these people returned last night and stole over 15k including A diesel cub cadet challenger 4x4 (pictured below) 2 whipper snippers (stihl and honda) Petrol Stihl hedge trimmer 200L Spray tank 20L diesel Box stainless steel turn buckles (80) Our beautiful Dad passed away last year and my mum and sister Georgia have been running the business in his stead. We cannot afford to replace these tools but cannot conduct our daily business without them. To whoever stole them, you have not only made an extremely difficult time even more emotionally trying and distressing for my family but you have now drastically affected our ability to earn a living - shame on you! To the Yarra Ranges & Monbulk community, a community my Dad always spoke so fondly of, please keep your eyes and ears open. If you hear about or see any of the stolen items please contact myself, my family or the Monbulk Police. Also, please take care of your own properties and equipment. To the thieves, you're an absolute disgrace.

01.01.2022 Hi all, I am an ex Cfa volunteer and a farm girl. I am seeing a few responses saying roads are blocked. If you can not evacuate your horses, -Turn electric fenc...e off immediately -Strip them down to nothing, no halter, no rugs, no fly mask, Nothing! We do not want the metal to burn or anything to get attached or caught. -Purple spray or horse make up or your makeup even! paint your phone number onto the horse. - If you have time, Cut horses tail so it doesn’t touch ground, does not need to be up to the dock if you don’t want, we just don’t want it dragging on ground etc. I would cut half way up leg and plait if you have time. -Open all internal gates but first! Move them to a paddock with the shortest amount of grass. Horses are not dumb, don’t keep them trapped, allow them to run from fire. In saying all this I have been lucky enough to never be in the situation you are currently in, and this is only what I have been taught, I can not tell you this is full proof or not, at the end of the day it is your judgement and your horses. Most welcome to message me for any advice or help. Keep safe and leave now if you can before it’s too late! See more