Alice Nixon Veterinary

21/02/2026

✨ Our new digital X-ray system is up and running ✨

This advanced technology lets us capture clear, detailed images in seconds — helping diagnose issues faster and keep your horses feeling their best.

Whether it’s a lameness workup, pre-purchase exam, or routine check, our new machine means better care with less stress and travel time for you and your horse.

📅 Appointments are now available — give us a call or message to book in.

21/01/2026

Bushfire Update

To our wonderful clients and equine community,

Like many of you, we have been affected by the ongoing bushfires. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted — especially those who have had to evacuate, relocate horses, or are facing uncertainty right now.

What we’ve been doing on the ground:

Supporting the local community with emergency assessment, treatment and euthanasia of affected livestock
Treatment and management of affected animals in our local community
Supporting owners manage their horses moving forward.

In order to do this we have been supported personally by amazing family & friends. Thanks to all the amazing farms and businesses that have helped look after our personal and client horses during this period. Without this help, none of this would have been possible. Thanks to South Eastern Equine Hospital & Provet for their drug donations, to assist affected livestock in our region.

Moving forward:

We will be fully operational as of next week, however priority will remain for any fire affected clients and horses.

Routine appointments will recommence as of next week.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time. We are incredibly proud to be part of such a resilient community and will continue to do everything we can to support you and your horses.

Please stay safe,

Alice

21/12/2025

15/12/2025

🎄 Pre-Christmas Reminder 🎄

We are now fully booked for routine appointments prior to Christmas. We are taking a break over Christmas and will post our re-opening dates with you shortly.

💊 Medication Orders:
To ensure your horse doesn’t miss out over the holiday period, all medication orders must be placed by tomorrow afternoon. You will be notified when the medication is ready for pick up late this week.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep your horses happy and healthy during the festive season. If you have any urgent concerns, please contact the clinic as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Alice

13/11/2025

Thanks Radicon for the new X-ray machine. We are excited to expand our veterinary services. Stay tuned for more information.

11/09/2025

🦷 Why Are Dentals Important for Young Horses?🐴

Your horse’s dental health starts to matter well before they’re “old enough” for regular riding or work. A recent visit (photo below) highlights this significance. The image shows the collection of extracted wolf teeth, caps and cap fragments from one day. It takes a good setup, appropriate sedation and time to identify and remove these appropriately. These youngsters are now set up for success.

👉 Young horses are constantly shedding baby teeth (caps) between the ages of 2–5 years. If these caps don’t shed appropriately, they can cause pain, ulceration, and training issues.
👉 Wolf teeth (small premolars) can also interfere with the bit and should be assessed early.
👉 Regular dental checks mean we can identify and address problems before they affect your horse’s comfort, behaviour, and long-term health.

💡 Even if your youngster isn’t in work yet, a dental examination ensures they’re pain-free, eating well, and set up for a healthy future.

📅 Book your horse’s next dental with Alice Nixon Veterinary – investing early means happier, healthier horses for years to come.iate

20/08/2025

Heading to the Seymour/Broadford region tomorrow. Call or PM to book an afternoon appointment.

18/08/2025

🐴✨ Equine Reproductive Services ✨🐴

Breeding season is approaching, and we're here to help you get the best results for your mares. Our services are listed on the image below.

Whether you're preparing a maiden mare or managing a large breeding program, we offer thorough, compassionate and personalised care. Call or PM to discuss your breeding season needs.

05/08/2025

Stud Season is Approaching – It's Time to Get Breeding-Ready! 🐴✨

The equine breeding season is just around the corner, and preparation is key to reproductive success—especially for mares!

Did you know that mares are seasonal breeders?
Their fertility is heavily influenced by day length. As the days get longer, mares naturally begin cycling. But for early-season foals or breeding programs that need mares to cycle in late winter, light therapy becomes essential.

Equilume™ Light Masks
These innovative headpieces simulate long summer days, tricking the mare’s reproductive system into cycling earlier—without the need for stable lighting. I was lucky enough to win one of these devices at the 2023 Oceania Reining Championships! We now use Equilume masks on both our own mares and client mares at Domali Park—and we’ve seen the benefits firsthand.

✅ Scientifically proven to advance ovulation
✅ Easy to use and ideal for broodmares in paddocks
✅ Ideal for maiden or empty mares and for early season breeding goals

📆 Now is the time to start!
To be ready for September or October coverings, light therapy should begin around late July to early August.

21/07/2025

Travelling to Seymour/Tooborac Monday 28th July. Contact me if you would like to book in on this travel date.

18/07/2025

🫧 Is Your Gelding Due for a Sheath Clean? 🐴 Yes it's awkward- but let's address it!

Routine sheath cleaning and bean removal can make a big difference to your gelding’s comfort and health!

🦷💉 Dental time is the perfect time to check your gelding’s sheath while they’re sedated. This allows for a thorough and stress-free clean.

🔍 What’s a "Bean"?
A "bean" is a hard buildup of sm**ma (a waxy substance) that can collect in the urethral fossa (the pouch at the tip of the p***s).
If left unchecked, it can cause: Discomfort or pain, difficulty urinating & behaviour changes under saddle

💬 If your gelding hasn’t had a sheath check in over 12 months, it might be time to book in—especially if he’s due for a dental. Sometimes its hard to explain what i'm doing or seeing, so here is an image is from a dental patient today prior to him being fully spruced.

📆 A sheath clean is a COMPLIMENTARY SERVICE I PROVIDE at your gelding’s next dental visit!
🐴 One sedation. One visit. Maximum comfort.

📞 Message us or call to book!

14/07/2025

Heading to Tallarook this Thursday. If you would like to book in a routine or dental appointment in this travel direction (Avenel, Seymour, Tallarook) feel free to contact me via phone or PM.