First Stride Rehab

17/07/2025

Dr Sophie will attend the Annual Equine Veterinary Conference from 19th July to 25th July, exploring key topics in reproduction, dental and cardiovascular care. She is excited to enhance her knowledge and skills in these areas. The Hendra Heros Campaign Discount will be extended into August, so please book your appointment today.

13/07/2025

🔥 Ｓｐｅｃｉａｌ Ｏｆｆｅｒ 🔥

From today (14th July) get your second hendra vaccination FREE. Travel fees applied.

💉 Hendra Vaccination Schedule 💉
🐴 Microchip required prior to vaccination
🐴 For all horses 4 months of age and older
🐴 Primary immunisation - two doses 3 to 6weeks apart
🐴 3rd dose 6mths after second primary dose then annual booster required to maintain vaccinated status.

09/07/2025

MEDIA RELEASE | Veterinarians urge vigilance and vaccination following Hendra virus case in Queensland

Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA), a special interest group of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), has reinforced the importance of vaccination and biosecurity after Biosecurity Queensland today confirmed a case of Hendra virus in an unvaccinated horse in south-east Queensland.

Dr Laura Hardefeldt, EVA President, expressed strong support for the veterinarian who managed the case and reiterated the critical role of horse owners in preventing the spread of this deadly disease.

“We commend the referral veterinarian for their swift and professional response, which undoubtedly helped contain the risk to people and other animals,” said Dr Hardefeldt.

“This case is a stark reminder that Hendra virus remains a real and present threat. Vaccination is the best defence we have to protect horses, veterinarians, and the broader community.”

Read more: https://www.ava.com.au/media-centre/media-releases/veterinarians-urge-vigilance-and-vaccination-following-hendra-virus-case-in-queensland/

QLD DPI media release: https://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/news-media/news/hendra-virus-south-east-queensland

QLD Government Hendra virus information: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/condition/infections-and-parasites/viral-infections/hendra-virus-infection

14/05/2025

⭐️𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍⭐️
I will be unavailable from 29th May to 16th June due to undergoing minor surgery. Please respect that I may not be able to take calls during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

10/04/2025

24/02/2025

🩵ITS LOVE MONTH, I'm Sharing The Love💙

Since the breeding season is nearing its end, I am pleased to offer general consultations to new and regular clients, including castrations and dentals.

Please note that I will be taking a short break from March 1st to 9th, so kindly contact me this week to book an appointment or leave a message, and I will respond when I return.

17/02/2025

🏛 Rome wasn't built in a day 🏛
After six years of planning, our walker is now up and running. Today's patients showcase the variety of services we offer.
💰A yearling being prepared for the Nutrien Equine - Standardbred Sunshine Stars Sale, taking place this weekend at Albion Park Paceway.
🩺A gelding receiving rehabilitation after suffering a tendon injury.
🐎My quarterhorse mare currently in pretraining.
We currently have availabilities so please don't hesitate to contact us to secure your horses spot.

5 Starr Equine Vets - Dr Sophie Starr
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19/11/2024

💉 The literal “shot heard round the world”. It sounds like a horse received Flunixin or Banamine intramuscularly on an episode of last night? We would like to remind everyone that despite being labeled for intra-muscular use, horses should only ever receive this drug orally or intra-venously. Something that the folks at Yellowstone would need to be on the lookout for after this misplaced administration would be signs of gas and swelling under the neck or a painful injection site. Administering IM banamine to a horse can cause clostridial myositis and can lead to a serious infection that requires surgical and antibiotic intervention. Despite intervention, these infections can be fatal.

28/08/2024

I wanted to give a quick shoutout to the client who sent this message today. You know who you are, and I don't think you realize how much messages like this can change a vet's mindset. I put my heart and soul into this job, and when I receive messages like this one, I really appreciate it. So, thank you.

02/08/2024

21/07/2024

Day 2 - Our ultrasound workshop continued at Scone Equine Hospital with a practical session at their state-of-the-art facilities.

20/07/2024

Day 1 of Bain Fallon Annual Equine Vets Conference. Today is the start of the ultrasound workshop - I will be attending an afternoon of lectures. Check out the new uniform 😀🇦🇺🐴🩺