Gippsland Veterinary Group - Farm Animals

10/06/2026

💉❄️ Are your vaccines and antibiotics being stored correctly?

Temperature, light exposure and storage conditions can dramatically affect how well animal health products work when you need them most. In some cases, just minutes at the wrong temperature can reduce potency significantly.

From fridge setup tips to power outage planning, the next web article covers practical ways to protect the effectiveness of your farm medications and vaccines, including useful data and visual graphs for reference.

Read more via the link -https://www.gippsvet.com.au/blog/antibiotic-and-vaccine-storage---how-good-is-your-system-?preview=1

04/06/2026

Coccidiosis is a common but often overlooked disease in young calves and lambs, especially around weaning and during the cooler, wetter months. ❄️ 🐄

Stress, group mixing and housing changes can all increase the risk of infection, leading to diarrhoea, poor growth rates and serious health setbacks if left untreated.

Our latest web article explains:
• Common signs to watch for
• How coccidiosis spreads
• Prevention and management strategies
• Treatment options available for affected animals

Read the full blog to learn how you can help protect your young stock this season - https://www.gippsvet.com.au/blog/coccidiosis-in-calves-and-lambs---prevention--signs-and-treatment

01/06/2026

Veterinary Services over the King's Birthday Long Weekend 👑

With the King's Birthday long weekend fast approaching, we would like to ensure our clients have adequate time to prepare for possible medication supply delays and irregular opening hours.

Our vets will be available for EMERGENCIES ONLY over the King's Birthday three-day long weekend from 5:30pm Friday 5th June to 8:30am Tuesday 8th June 2026.

An after-hours fee applies to all consultations seen during this period.

All companion animal emergencies will be seen at our WONTHAGGI clinic (290 White Rd, Wonthaggi) over the King's Birthday long weekend.

If you have a companion, equine or farm animal emergency, please call your regular clinic and you will be redirected to the after-hours team.

There will be no clinics open for medication ordering/collection on the long weekend. If your pets or livestock require ongoing medications, please check that you have a sufficient supply to get you through the long weekend or place your order by Monday 1st June and collect by Friday 5th June from your nominated clinic.

If you are travelling over the King's Birthday long weekend, now is the time to ensure your pet is up to date with vaccination and are current on their flea, tick and worming prevention.

We wish all our clients and their animals a very safe and happy King's Birthday long weekend for 2026.

The GVG Team.

26/05/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE FOR OUR NEOVERIN AUTUMN SPECIAL 🚨

There’s still time to stock up on Neoverin 20L at our special autumn price of just $800 🍂

⏰ Offer ends 31/5/26
After that, the price returns to $1199

Don’t miss your chance to save almost $400 while keeping your herd supported throughout the seasons.

Contact the clinic to order or chat with the team today! 🐄
5662 2251 ext 2

Autumn special this week 🍂
Neoverin 20 L pour on is now $800 inc GST
(RRP $1199)
A reliable broad spectrum pour on for the control of roundworms, lungworms, lice and mites in cattle.
Available this month only while stocks last.

📍 Call the clinic on (03) 5662 2251 or drop into our Leongatha Livestock and equine Centre to order.

📞 Speak to our team if you need advice on dosing or parasite control this autumn

📍195 South Gippsland Highway, Leongatha, VIC 3953

26/05/2026

Ovine Johne’s disease OJD remains a
quiet but costly challenge for sheep producers in
Gippsland. 🐑

Rather than appearing as obvious outbreaks, it
typically shows up as a slow decline, poorer ewe
longevity, light condition animals and ongoing weight
loss that does not respond to nutrition or parasite
control.

Gippsland’s higher rainfall, cooler climate and stocking
density create ideal conditions for the disease to
persist in the environment, meaning once it is present
on a property, it can remain a long term issue.

Managing OJD is about consistency, not quick fixes.
Whole drop vaccination with Guidar, careful buying
decisions and understanding flock risk all play an
important role in reducing its impact over time.

Understanding the signs and taking a proactive
approach can make a real difference to flock
productivity.

Click to read the full article on our website
-https://www.gippsvet.com.au/blog/post/view/post/
129732?preview=1&seoRedirect=0&_token=6efecf944
befa6e2410e432cb23823a3

21/05/2026

Ovine Johne’s disease OJD remains a quiet but costly challenge for sheep producers in Gippsland. 🐑

Rather than appearing as obvious outbreaks, it typically shows up as a slow decline, poorer ewe longevity, light condition animals and ongoing weight loss that does not respond to nutrition or parasite control.

Gippsland’s higher rainfall, cooler climate and stocking density create ideal conditions for the disease to persist in the environment, meaning once it is present on a property, it can remain a long term issue.

Managing OJD is about consistency, not quick fixes. Whole drop vaccination with Guidar, careful buying decisions and understanding flock risk all play an important role in reducing its impact over time.

Understanding the signs and taking a proactive approach can make a real difference to flock productivity.

Click to read the full article on our website - https://www.gippsvet.com.au/blog/post/view/post/129732?preview=1&seoRedirect=0&_token=6efecf944befa6e2410e432cb23823a3

20/05/2026

What a morning to be on call 🌓

Pic snapped on farm by our own Dr Sophie attending an early morning laceration. 🪡

15/05/2026

♻️ Recycling just got easier for our dairy clients! 🐄

You can now recycle your empty Zoetis Teatseal® syringes through our collection point at the Livestock & Equine Centre in Leongatha.

Simply:
🔹 Rinse and dry empty syringes
🔹Drop them into the collection box
🔹Help turn waste into community products like playgrounds and seating

Please note: the Teatseal® tub packaging should still go through your regular council recycling and not into the syringe collection.

For more information, contact our Livestock & Equine Centre, Leongatha VIC on 5662 2251 ext 2

13/05/2026

Antibiotic Dry Cow Withhold Periods Explained 🐄 🥛

Withholding periods aren’t always as simple as they seem… and getting them wrong can impact milk safety.

Stay ahead this calving season - click to read our web article on antibiotic guidelines for dry cows.

https://www.gippsvet.com.au/blog/antibiotic-dry-cow-withhold-periods-explained

07/05/2026

After Hours Contact Update – Just call your local clinic! 📞 🐮

We are pleased to let you know that you can now simply call your closest GVG clinic after hours and you will be automatically redirected to our after-hours team.
No extra numbers to remember and faster access to the care your animals need.

If you have an urgent concern outside of business hours, just phone your usual clinic and follow the prompts to be connected to our team.

You can find all the numbers for every clinic on our website here https://www.gippsvet.com.au/after-hours-veterinary-support.html
If you still have our previous after-hours number saved, don’t worry, this will still divert you through to the team.