Gippsland Veterinary Group - Equine

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.

28/05/2026

What a pair these guys are! 😍 GVG Equine Brand Ambassador Deb, out with her super ponies Rainy and Gus for a drive on the trail.

26/05/2026

JUNE ZONE TRAVEL DAYS 🚓

Our Equine vets are consulting at the locations below with flat rate $40 travel fee for the day.* See below for details.

📞 To book, please call our team on 5662 2251 ext 2

We offer a wide range of services including:

🩺 General health checks and general illness consultations
🧲 Laminitis and EMS diagnostics and management, including in house insulin testing
🩸 Cushings and PPID diagnostics and management
🦴 Lameness and poor performance investigation
🩻 Portable radiography and ultrasound available on farm
🦷 Routine and remedial dentistry
🥜 Castrations
❄️ Freeze branding and microchipping
💉 Vaccinations, including Strangles, Tetanus and Hendra
🐴 Reproduction and breeding services, including on farm repro scans*
🪡 Routine surgery and procedures
The details -
• A discounted flat rate of $40 travel fee will apply to each client.
• A minimum of three calls in each area will be required for the day to go ahead. If insufficient bookings are made the day may be rescheduled.
• Limited appointments are available, so please book early
*Please note: scanning mares on farm requires a suitable and safe horse crush.
For more information or to make a booking, please contact the Large Animal and Equine Centre on 5662 2251 ext 2.

21/05/2026

Did you know we have an Equine Bonus Points Program? 🐴

This program is exclusively available for our equine clients and there is no formal sign up required.

If you have a client profile with us, your bonus points are automatically added when you purchase eligible products through the clinic.

Here’s how it works:
✨ Points are earned on equine product purchases in clinic - This includes our full over the counter first aid and supplement range, plus a number of other selected products.
✨ Points can then be redeemed towards equine veterinary professional fees.

For example, stocking up on first aid essentials such as bandages or preventative ulcer supplements earns you bonus points that can then be put towards your next equine vet bill. Points can be redeemed for both routine veterinary visits and unexpected call outs.

The T’s & C’s

🔹Bonus points are earned by purchasing over-the-counter and selected equine products only e.g. bandage materials

🔹Points may only be redeemed on equine professional fees such as consultations, dentals etc.
🔹 Please note that any bonus points accrued will expire after six months and must be redeemed within that period

Want to know your current points balance? Just ask our team at your next visit or call the clinic on (03) 5662 2251 ext 2 to enquire.

20/05/2026

For anyone who missed our article earlier in Autumn, this is a great read on the importance of diagnosis and management of PPID, also known as "Cushing's Syndrome." 🐴

PPID - aka "Cushings Disease" | Now is the time of year for diagnosis & management! 💉🩸

PPID, previously known as Equine Cushing’s Disease, is a common hormonal condition that affects more than one in five older horses, ponies and donkeys. While most cases are diagnosed in animals over 20 years of age, it can also occur in younger horses of any breed.

PPID causes excess hormone release from the pituitary gland and can lead to signs such as laminitis, lethargy, muscle wastage, abnormal fat distribution, a shaggy coat that does not shed, increased drinking and urination, and frequent infections.

Diagnosis is usually made with a simple ACTH blood test, which can be performed on farm. Autumn is the ideal time for testing, as seasonal hormone changes make the test most sensitive.

Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent serious complications such as laminitis and support long term health and comfort. Click the link to read the full article on our website | https://www.gippsvet.com.au/blog/ppid---now-is-the-best-time-of-year-for-diagnosis-and-monitoring

12/05/2026

Your horse appears to be Colicking, you’ve rung your vet, now what do you do while you wait? 🩺

This is a question we get asked commonly. The below images provide a guide for what to do while you wait for your vet.

Click the link to read the full article on our website https://www.gippsvet.com.au/blog/colic---while-you-wait-for-your-vet

If you suspect your horse is unwell or showing signs of colic, call our equine team on (03) 5662 2251 ext 2.

07/05/2026

Some of our followers may have already seen this update, however we are re sharing for anyone who has recently joined our page 🐴

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. 📞

06/05/2026

How’s this quick snap Nurse Charlie caught last week of Vet Mike draining an abscess! 📸

Hoof abscesses are one of the most common causes of sudden lameness in horses. They are painful, frustrating, and often create a rather dramatic lameness, but with the right care most resolve quickly. Our video of how to poultice is linked below.

The hoof is a hard capsule, so when infection builds up inside, like with an abscess, there’s nowhere for that pressure to go. Instead of swelling outward, the pressure builds inward, which is why abscesses are so painful.

Once the infection finds a way to drain, relief is often instant. Whilst the lameness can take some time to resolve, poulticing is the best way to assist drainage.

If your horse comes up suddenly lame, an abscess is generally on the list. Early assessment and correct treatment can make a big difference to comfort and recovery.

Click here to view our how to guide on wrapping a hoof with an abscess - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ao1R2UiQ9/

Click here to read the full article on our website about hoof abscess’ and treatment -https://www.gippsvet.com.au/blog/all-about-abscesses?preview=1

Reach out to our team on (03) 5662 2251 ext 2 if you’re concerned about one of your horses or donkeys.

30/04/2026

She isnt a horse, or even human, but gorgeous Holly might just be our next Equine Assistant! Being ever so helpful for Nurse Peta with some field radiographs on farm. 🐮🥰