Windrush Vet in Strathalbyn, South | Veterinary surgeon

Windrush Vet

Locality: Strathalbyn, South

Phone: +61 418 726 220

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24.01.2022 Pig pedicures a dusty day with Miss Pinky today!

24.01.2022 Savannah, a 18 month old stock horse filly, was a star patient for her first dental check up (technically it was her second, her mouth was examined at birth to check for any over or under bites). The image shows her arcade prior to rasping and removal of her wolf teeth (I did forget to get a photo of her arcade after her dental but have included a pic of just how long the roots on her tiny wolf teeth were). Dental checks are important at all ages, but young horses are very im...portant. By the time the foal is a yearling 24 deciduous (baby) teeth should have erupted. These deciduous teeth are softer than permanent teeth, so they develop sharper edges faster once they are in wear. Yearlings will often have ulcerations along their cheeks and tongue due to the sharp points. The wolf teeth can become sharp and cause pain when the horse has a bit placed in the mouth, so it is advised they are removed as yearlings (with sedation and local anaesthetic on board). In her next few years Savannah will have the largest turnover of teeth as 24 permanent cheek teeth and 12 incisors erupt. If the deciduous teeth fail to erupt in the appropriate time they are considered retained caps. Retained teeth can cause problems with uneven chewing, pain, difficulty eating and even delaying eruption of the teeth beneath the caps. Her mouth will be checked regularly (every 6 months) to ensure retained teeth dont cause a problem. Savannah is now happily back eating in her paddock without the pain of those sharp points. If you horse is due for a dental check please call Dr Bec at Windrush Vet on 0418 726 220.

23.01.2022 Happy Birthday to all the horses today

23.01.2022 Big thank you to Dr James Meyer from Fleurieu Equine Clinic for his help this week with a case needing radiograph and a possible extraction. Good news for this horse the tooth is sound and just needed some affected gum resected (Warning: some blood in photo 3).

23.01.2022 My gorgeous patients today.. they were so inquisitive (once the needle part was over!)

22.01.2022 This pic shows why veterinary dental checks are so important.. a good level of sedation, a bright light and a mirror for a thorough oral exam. Can see this sharp hook on the last upper molar (blue arrow) has been causing ulcers of the gum (red circle) By rasping these off and regular checks this boy will feel much happier now and more comfortable in the mouth.

22.01.2022 Had to share a pic of two of my cutest patients who visited for their health check: Bart and Betty (and yes Bart is enjoying snacking on my Lilly Pilly tree before he moved onto my succulent pots ). Bart is to be Bettys companion and her eyes as she is blind. They will live out their life at Furever Farm.... where the voiceless come to speak.

21.01.2022 Windrush Vet is a new mobile veterinary service in the Adelaide Hills and surrounding areas, started by Dr Rebecca Dunn this June. Windrush Vet aims to provide a high standard of veterinary care to farmers and horse owners, with a range of services from equine dentistry to farm and production animal medicine. Dr Bec will come to you for all your routine veterinary needs and will soon be using her new mobile equine crush to offer a high level of dentistry care. Please note Windrush Vet is unavailable for afterhours but aims to provide reliable veterinary care Monday to Friday. To book an appointment please contact 0418 726 220.

18.01.2022 Happy Easter everyone. Just a note to say I am not available for routine appointments over the 4 day long weekend/public holiday. In this uncertain time I just want to reassure my clients that vets have been listed as essential service so I aim to continue providing veterinary service where I can. There are however there are a few stricter protocols in place including one person present with the animal at time of examination in keeping with the new government laws and prac...ticing our social distancing rules. I also am asking clients to be honest in letting me know if they have been displaying any signs of illness so we can arrange a phone consult, someone else to be present with their animal or a visit at a different time. We all need to work together to beat this virus so please STAY home this Easter (your pets will love you even more for it too) and have a safe and happy weekend.

17.01.2022 Lambing time in the Hills means lots of cute baby lambs in the paddock, but for me it also brings lots of interesting cases. This past month I have been called out to a ewe with both her twin lamb heads stuck out at the same time, another case of a genetic defect causing the hoof capsule to grown abnormally, black mastitis in a ewe and a case of atresia ani. Wait!! What is this you say? I have described it briefly below. A male lamb, less than 1 week old was found in the pad...dock, very dull with abdominal distention (bloated looking) and straining to pass faeces. The photographs show his appearance and the absence of an anus. Atresia ani is the term used to describe the failure of anal membranes to break down so there is no opening at the end of the intestinal tract (so what goes in can not come out). It is often associate with defects of other body systems. The exact cause is still not fully understood but may be genetic environmental or combination of both. Atresia ani can occur in any species including humans. In sheep it is believed to be an autosomal recessive gene. Atresia ani is reported to be quite common in farm animals, although I believe many go undiagnosed as the lambs are often found dead in paddock. The signs can include: - No faeces - Depression/lethargic - Off feed (anorexia) - Straining - Abdominal distention (bloating) Animals often dont survive past 7-10days. Atresia ani is fatal in males unless surgical intervention is provided. In females the rectum may break through into the vagina allowing faeces to pass, however this still provides a high risk for infection and ongoing health issues. Surgery was not an option in this particular case, however there are reports from universities of successful surgery on both male and female lambs with this condition. Unfortunately this lamb was euthanised, the main thing is he is no longer suffering.

17.01.2022 Ive not posted for a while so just wanted to say Im still here, out and about seeing all sorts of animals in this lovely cold, wet weather. I was off work injured a few weeks ago after a difficult calving but today we had a much happier outcome, a surprise live heifer calf after a breach presentation (she was trying to come backwards). Made being covered in cow poop worth while (my overalls were not dry from yesterdays smelly job of pulling retained foetal membranes from another cow!)

16.01.2022 Introducing Dr Rebecca Dunn (aka Bec The Vet). Bec started Windrush Vet this year, offering mobile veterinary services for equine and farm animals in the Adelaide Hills and surrounding areas. Bec grew up on a cattle property in central Qld where her passion for farm animals and horses developed. She has worked overseas as a vet technician in a large equine clinic in Kentucky, with a horse trainer in Michigan and then back home in the Sydney Equine Quarantine. Bec then went... onto graduate vet school from James Cook University in 2011 and began her career in a busy mixed practice in the Adelaide Hills. After gaining further experience working as a locum vet in England for 2 years she returned to South Australia and for the last 3 years has worked with Summit Vets here in the Hills. More recently her particular interest in equine dentistry has evolved and she is dedicated to furthering her knowledge and skills to help clients and their horses have a happy and healthy life. If Bec is not out on the road she can be found helping out on her family sheep property or at home where she is happiest in her cottage garden with her chooks, cat and horse.

16.01.2022 Mickey was referred to Fleurieu Equine Clinic this morning for extraction of two rotten and severely displaced teeth this morning. Dr Bec was quite surprised how quickly these teeth moved in the mouth as was seen for a dental few short months ago. Very impressive to see how far lateral these teeth are on the images and scope video. Big thank you to Dr James for removing these troublesome teeth. Mickey will definitely be feeling more comfortable once the ulcerations and sockets heal.

16.01.2022 Dr Bec will be away 6-24th Dec. For all veterinary emergencies please contact Dr James Myers at Fleurieu Equine Clinic on 1300 046 773 or another vet of your preference. Please note Dr Bec wont be available on her phone for this time so any messages/voicemails wont be checked until her return. For routine bookings you can leave a Facebook messenger.

16.01.2022 Update: The ewe with the prolapse that was replaced 10 days ago has delivered a healthy ram lamb this morning mum amd bub doing well

14.01.2022 A fabulous way to end a weekend with this big guy born alive and healthy after he had to be pulled. He was stuck and giving his mum some problems but happy to report mumma cow and calf are doing well thanks to their owner calling me out as quickly as they did. Have a fabulous week, from Bec at Windrush Vet.

14.01.2022 ***congratulations Jessica Iveson, with her guess of 806kg she was closest to Bardys weight of 801kg ****GUESS BARDYS WEIGHT AND WIN**** Bardy the 5 and half year old Clydesdale is a gentle giant. He was booked in this week for his dental. Such a good looking boy I couldnt resist a photo (even with his tongue sticking out). ... The closest guess to his weight will win an Equest Plus Tape worming gel. Winner to collect from Windrush Vet. Will end guesses Monday 14th Oct (or before if his weight is guessed correctly).

13.01.2022 Please try and stay cool tomorrow!! Ensure your animals all have shade/shelter and access to plenty of water. And remember to review your fire emergency plan.

11.01.2022 A reminder to check your horses mouths and check new hay: This poor boy was seen today for a very sore mouth! He was on a new round bale of hay in his paddock and his owners noticed he didnt seem right. Severe ulceration cause by barley grass seeds can be seen here under his tongue. After sedating, flushing and picking out all the seeds he is on medication to help heal the ulcers plus some good pain relief and is eating tonight a lot more comfortably (and the hay bale culpr...it full of barley grass seeds has been removed). Signs of grass seed issues to watch for include: Excessive salivation Malodorous (smelly) breath Not eating/dropping feed Swelling of lips See more

10.01.2022 Animals continue to amaze me how well they can recover. This poor girl was found with her horn growing abnormally and it had affected her eye. A quick anaesthetic and an enucleation (removal of her eye) and she was back up on her feet looking after her beautiful baby boy. Horns can grow abnormally after trauma or damage and they can twist and grow into the side of face. Ive even treated one that had horn wrapped around the ear causing constriction. It is important farmers check their flock regularly for any animals with abnormal horn growth as they can be trimmed/cut back regularly to reduce risk of injury. Will get some more photos down the track of how she looks once she is all healed.

09.01.2022 Have got 2 spots left for Friday afternoon at our Dental Day if anyone has horses due for their dental check up

08.01.2022 Dr Bec is away Friday 25 til Oct 5th. For veterinary emergencies please contact another vet of your preference, for all other enquiries or bookings please leave a message and she will get back to you after the 5th.

07.01.2022 WARNING for those with a weak stomach.. look away! This cow was seen for a swollen leg that was affecting her gait. So great to see all that pus drain out of this large abscess, relieving the pressure in her leg. She is now on course of antibiotics, a pain relief/anti inflammatory injection and daily flushes of the wound to keep it draining. Had to share this video because these are the smelly but satisfying jobs

07.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all my clients and their wonderful animals. Thank you for supporting me for my first 6months in business. Wishing you all a happy and healthy new year

06.01.2022 Any of my clients/friends have foaling alarms available for hire to couple clients of mine in the Adelaide Hills. *not my image, just for idea on what we are after*

05.01.2022 Thanks for the recommendation by Dr Simone. Always happy to help out!

05.01.2022 Dr Bec is away on sheep job down south today and has very limited phone service. Please leave message for routine work or call another vet of your preference for any veterinary emergencies today.

03.01.2022 Dr Bec is excited to announce her mobile crush and dental gear is all here so today Chezzie was the first to be done and he was such a good patient. If your horse is due for dental check up get in touch, Bec is able to come to you and perform dental examinations safely and efficiently with her new dental trailer - and yes it is bright purple

02.01.2022 Dr Bec playing horse operation and rectal bingo at the American Association of Equine Practitioners conference in Denver.

02.01.2022 Dr Bec will be at the Macclesfield Horse show this Sunday. Come down and get your horse weighed on her mobile dental crush or just stop by for a chat. Just look for the purple trailer

01.01.2022 Never a dull moment. Just the variety of animals checked in one day including a goat, a sheep, a chook and a pig. Furever Farm does a fantastic job with their animals. Please head out to check out their open day today