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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 9am - 12pm

Central Veterinary Services Cowra

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Central Veterinary Services Cowra

A mixed veterinary practice servicing Cowra and surrounds. Offering services for companion and production animals

Dr. Paul Cusack & associates

04/08/2026

Taking a moment to appreciate the office views 🥰 Spring is hands down the best time of year in the central west… and it’s well and truly on the way! 🔆

31/07/2026

We’ve had the absolute pleasure of hosting a student all the way from Murdoch University in Western Australia. Charli has been on a whirlwind adventure with the team, ticking off all creatures great and small, we hope you enjoyed your time with us Charli! All the very best 🥰🐾

28/07/2026

Join us in wishing vet nurse Jody a happy birthday! 🎁🎈🎊

23/07/2026

🦷 Dental disease is highly prevalent in our dogs and cats, with an estimated 80% showing signs of oral disease by the age of 3.

Dental disease can cause bad breath, infection and pain. Left untreated, infected gums can allow bacteria to enter your pets bloodstream, causing potentially life threatening disease long term.

Regular check ups allow your vet team to examine your pets mouth and teeth, we can give you advice to assist with home care and schedule dental cleaning under general anaesthetic.

Did you know we offer complimentary nurse dental exams - simply phone the team on 63411768 to make an appointment 🐾🦷🪥

17/07/2026

Hey good lookin’ 🥰

Little Dalmation, Bernie, in today for a booster vaccination 💉

We can’t stress the importance of vaccinations enough, as the saying goes ‘prevention is better than cure’! If your furry friend is overdue, get in touch with the team on 63411768

14/07/2026

Happy belated birthday to Dr Mac! Soldiering on and getting the job done even with a man cold 🤕

13/07/2026

From time to time we have the pleasure of caring for mischievous little ferrets and recently, little Luna, spent the day (& was on her best behavior!)

We looked up some fun ferret facts 🐾
* They are Mustelids - cousins to weasels, mink, otters and badgers
* The word ferret in Latin means ‘little thief’
* A group of ferrets is called a ‘business’
* A baby ferret is a kit and weighs only around 10 grams at birth
* Males are called ‘hob’ or ‘gib’ when desexed
* Females are ‘jills’ and called a ‘sprite’ once desexed
* Their heart beats at 200-250 beat per minute
* Adults have 34 teeth and need a meat protein, high fat diet
* Ferrets make a sound called ‘dooking’ during play sessions and exploring exciting new environments, described as a rapid ‘cluck cluck’, dooking usually accompanies the ‘weasel war dance’ - a frenzied display of arched backs, twists, erratic hops

08/07/2026

🦅 H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza (H5 bird flu)

As of 9am AEST, 7 July 2026, Australia has 7 confirmed (or presumed) detections of H5 bird flu in wild birds. There are 5 confirmed in Western Australia (WA), one in South Australia (SA) and one in New South Wales (NSW). There is no evidence of any mass mortality. There is no evidence of infection in poultry or the wider agriculture industry. The risk to human health remains low. Australia is well prepared to respond quickly.
If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them or get too close.

Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Source: https://www.ava.com.au

02/07/2026

Well. That’s not supposed to be there…. The team heading out in glorious weather this week to rescue a silly young bovine from the clutches of a 44 gallon drum 🌧️🐮

30/06/2026

The office was a little wet & windy this afternoon 🌧️ This little angus calf needing a little extra help to be born, which leads us to share our calving guidelines.

WHEN TO WATCH, ACT, AND CALL THE VET

✅ Know the Stages of Calving

🟡 Stage 1 – Preparation
Restlessness, tail up, mucus discharge
Duration:
Cows: 2–6 hours
Heifers: up to 24 hours
👉 Action: Observe regularly

⚠️ Call vet if:
Prolonged stage 1 (no progression)

🔴 Stage 2 – Calf Delivery (CRITICAL STAGE)
Foetal membranes and fluid appear → active straining begins
Normal: front feet + head first

🚨 KEY INTERVENTION TIME POINTS

⏱️ Heifers
👉 ACT at 45 minutes
No progress after 45 min of strong straining
✅ Check presentation or call vet

⏱️ Cows
👉 ACT at 2 hours
No progress after 2 hours of straining
✅ Assess or call vet

⚠️ CALL THE VET IMMEDIATELY IF:
No progress at the above time points
Only one leg or head visible
Calf backwards or abnormal position
Foetal membranes visible >2 hours with no progress
Cow is exhausted, down, or stops straining
Bloody discharge before calf is born

🛠️ WHEN YOU CAN ASSIST
✅ Only attempt if:
Fully dilated
Calf in correct/correctable position
Calf fits pelvis- must be greater than a hand width exposed past the front fetlock
👉 Technique:
Use lots of lubrication
Pull with contractions
Use steady, controlled traction- DO NOT USE A VEHICLE OF ANY DESCRIPTION
⚠️ STOP and call vet if no progress after 20–30 min of pulling.

🟢 Stage 3 – Placenta Delivery
Should pass within 3–12 hours
⚠️ Call vet if:
Retained >12 hours
Fever or foul discharge

🐮 AFTER CALVING – CHECK BOTH COW & CALF

Calf:
Breathing immediately
Standing within 1–2 hours
Drinking colostrum ASAP

Cow:
Standing, eating
No excessive bleeding
No prolapse

🚑 CALL VET POST-CALVING IF:

Cow doesn’t get up
Uterine prolapse
Retained membranes + illness
Foul discharge or fever

💡 KEY MESSAGE

👉 Early intervention saves calves and cows
👉 Don’t wait too long — call early, not late

Address

102 Darling Street
Cowra, NSW
2794

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+61263411768

Website

https://www.centralvetservices.com.au/

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