Woodgrange Specialist Equine Hospital -The Horse Vet

11/05/2026

More cuddly patients taking over!

04/05/2026

A slightly cuddlier version of patient today for the team! 🖤🤍🤎

17/04/2026

And they’re off the mark! 🏏✨

Following a successful validation process, Dr Danton Cervi, Dr Izzie Bamford, and the team at Woodgrange Specialist Equine Hospital -The Horse Vet have produced their first commercial embryo for the season — with many more to come!

Ever wondered what happens to embryos once they’ve fully developed at the Newcastle ICSI lab?

They undergo vitrification — a highly delicate process where the expanded embryo is carefully dehydrated, allowing it to be cryopreserved (as shown in the image). This ensures the embryo remains viable for future use.

Can’t transfer an embryo this season? No problem. You can keep your future foal “on ice” until the timing is just right. ❄️🐴

15/04/2026

Mays discount Gastroscope Day is coming up on Monday 4th 2026. Bookings essential. 0458655461

31/03/2026

Dr Izzie and Dr Danton have been busy in the ICSI department here at Woodgrange Specialist Equine Hospital. Take a look at the process. Contact our office for further information 0458655461.

24/03/2026

Dr John and Dr Danton visit Bairnsdale in Woodgranges aeroplane for the day, screw removal, repro scans, microchips, X-rays and lameness exams. So fortunate to be able to service our regional clients in this way.

24/03/2026

We are excited to be working with such a fantastic team at BREED Diagnostics and looking forward to assisting our wonderful clients with their breeding journey utilising some of the most up to date reproduction techniques (ICSI/OPU) 🧬🔬

Big things happening in the world of equine reproduction! 🐎✨

A huge shoutout to Dr Izzie Bamford, Dr Danton Cervi and the incredible team at Woodgrange Specialist Equine Hospital -The Horse Vet for trusting us with their OPU/ICSI validation journey. Safe to say—they’ve absolutely hit the ground running, producing some stunning embryos already! 🔬🐴

Here in Newcastle, we’re proud to be exploring new horizons and driving the future of equine breeding across Australia 🇦🇺

And of course, none of this happens in isolation—massive thanks to the brilliant minds who’ve helped shape this space along the way: Zamira Bakarich Sarah Lambourne Jennifer Clulow Aleona Swegen Alecia Sheridan Róisín Griffin Ashlee Medica, and many more.

Onwards and upwards 🚀

18/03/2026

🔬🩺🧬Welcome Dr Danton Cervi🧬🩺🔬

We are thrilled to announce that Dr Danton has recently joined the team at Woodgrange Specialist Equine Hospital.

Dr Danton brings many years of experience in equine reproduction having worked extensively around the world using the most up to date modalities including ICSI/OPU, embryo transfer, semen collection/freezing, artificial insemination, newborn care as well as all areas of general practice and emergency care. Danton has practiced in Brazil, Weatherford Texas, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and more recently NSW.

We look forward to increasing our services with the appointment of Dr Danton to our team, and with the introduction of ICSI/OPU these services can be offered all year round.

21/10/2025

Edited: mare found - thank you all who shared 🤍

Surrogate mare needed for 3 day old foal (dam had to be put to sleep), located Gippsland. Please contact us 0458655461

10/10/2025

Happy Vet Nurse Day to all the amazing vet nurses (and assistants) out there, especially our incredible team that work across equine, small animals, reproduction, husbandry and everywhere in between! Thank you for all of your hard work, we appreciate you all so much! 🤍