Pepper Tree Farm Equine Clinic in Cowra, New South Wales, Australia | Veterinary surgeon

Pepper Tree Farm Equine Clinic

Locality: Cowra, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 6341 4010

Address: 25 Canowindra Rd 2794 Cowra, NSW, Australia

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

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21.01.2022 Every foal is wonderful but to see the safe arrival of a gorgeous filly from a mare who has not been able to have a foal for many years is truly special

20.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/13821918/posts/10221702058965710/

17.01.2022 It’s the time of year we truly love This gorgeous little baby got the once over from Dr Bree and Vet nurse Rose this afternoon (plus lots of cuddles after her exam )

17.01.2022 COVID-19 Restrictions In light of the current restrictions we want to assure our clients that PTFEC is still able to attend to your horse's needs. Just call to make an appointment. Please however let us know if you are currently in isolation or feeling unwell so we can make appropriate arrangements. If someone at the clinic becomes unwell we are unable to assist anyone even on an emergency basis. ... Let's work sensibly together within the current guidelines

16.01.2022 COLIC PREVENTION With the trying hot, dry conditions at present the clinic is seeing a large spike in colic cases in recent weeks. Colic is not a disease but rather an alert of abdominal pain which can be the result of a number of conditions. Many conditions are life threatening in a short period of time. Any time your horse is displaying signs of colic such as rolling, pawing, lying down, off feed, etc please contact your veterinarian immediately for further advice. W...hile horses are predisposed to colic due to the anatomy and function of their digestive system the management practices below can play a key role in reducing the risk of colic: WATER: ensure fresh clean water is available at all times. Be particularly cautious that small automatic water troughs are checked morning and night (&/or have buckets in the paddock as back up) ELECTROLYTES: horses lose large amounts of salt in sweat and this reduces their thirsty cue. Adding electrolytes to feed or providing a mineral lick encourages adequate water intake. FEED OFF GROUND: when possible feed in a feeder away from sandy soils (a tricky one at present!) SAND CHECKS: check your horse’s manure for sand weekly (ask your vet if unsure) and provide psyllium supplement as appropriate to encourage sand removal from the gut ADEQUATE DEWORMING: 3 monthly faecal worm counts and appropriate targeted de-worming as advised by your vet FEED: provide quality roughage and a quality diet appropriate to your horse’s needs. When changing diet this should be done slowly over a period of several days. DENTALS: horse’s teeth should be checked at least annually by a qualified equine veterinary dental practitioner. The clinic is fully equipped to tackle everything from routine check ups and floating to major extractions REDUCE STRESS: horses are creatures of habit and where possible a daily routine should be established in order to minimize stress. In periods of travel or change of surroundings monitor closely for signs of discomfort. If you have any questions about colic prevention and treatment please do not hesitate to contact the clinic.

14.01.2022 If any friends in Forbes has seen some young minis loose could they please contact Rebecca

11.01.2022 To all horse owners in fire affected areas: Damage from smoke inhalation to horses’ lungs can take up to 4-6 weeks to fully heal. So here are some recommenda...tions to try to minimise damage. Credit to Dr John Madigan from UC Davis for publishing this info , and Dr James Meyer for sending me the article.

10.01.2022 A massive day with 18 horses scoped!! Lots of ulcers found and lots of horses started on the road to recovery Thank you again to John Dalton and Randlab for all the support you give our clinic in running these days. Thanks also to our wonderful clients for helping the day run so smoothly.

08.01.2022 It’s great to be surrounded by amazing colleagues... working together to ensure a great outcome for this sick little girl #collaboration

06.01.2022 VETS declared ESSENTIAL This means that whilst we continue to operate within the previous outlined guidelines for social distancing we wanted to reassure our clients we can continue to service your horse’s needs during this time. Please call us if you have any questions. Stay safe everyone and thank you for you cooperation during these difficult times

06.01.2022 apologies to all clients today. We have had issues with our phone. The issue is now resolved and we are contactable on 0263414010 or 0437412597

06.01.2022 Another great day gastroscoping with Randlab. Lots of horses rechecked from last time with great improvement to resolution. The importance of checking cannot be underestimated. Both images show scopes from horses with the most severe grade of gastric ulceration. Neither horse had significant clinical signs hopefully with ongoing treatment we are able to get a resolution for these horses as well.

03.01.2022 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Wishing all our wonderful horses a happy birthday and lots of carrots today It was also this day 5 years ago when we opened our clinic. A massive thank you to all our lovely clients that support us and trust us to help their precious horses

03.01.2022 Proud to be supporting CSU in their work with bushfire affected horses. Every little bit helps

02.01.2022 Time for some feel good news We were excited to be able to discharge a much happier youngster this week. After 3 weeks in hospital with a very upset tummy and a host of complications this little lady was finally well enough to go home to her loving dedicated owners. It was a huge collaboration to get her over the line and thanks go to Dr Em Sutton for sharing the massive work load with this case.

02.01.2022 RDA pony dental day It’s that time of year again where we give back to the wonderful horses of Cowra Riding for the Disabled. These wonderful horses and volunteers give so much to our community it’s wonderful to be able to give back to this organisation. Happy to report all horses received a health check, vaccination and dental today and passed fit to continue for another year

01.01.2022 With the welcome rain and lush pasture the clinic has seen an increase in laminitis cases recently. Now is the time to be vigilant with at risk horses.

01.01.2022 A great morning helping horses with John Dalton from Randlab