Anomalia Veterinary Services

06/07/2025

If your horse isn't up-to-date, I urge you to get them done asap! I'm still not back at work yet so contact Maryborough Vets, Dr Sally Whalan, Hervey Bay Vets, Scarness Vets or Gympie Vets for assistance.

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

17/06/2025

Are you looking for quality agistment with riding facilities for your horse in the Maryborough region? I have limited private/shared paddocks available covering self-care, full-care, spelling and short-term holiday care. I can also provide hospital/rehabilitation care for injured horses. View the website for more information on what's on offer and prices.

Offering shared and private horse agistment at The Stables: Grahams Creek

12/12/2024

To all my amazing clients, it's been an absolute pleasure and privilege to work with you and your horses, donkeys, dogs, cats, cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, alpacas, illamas and goats since I started up my small mobile practice in 2022.

I wanted to let you know that I've made the heartbreaking decision to stop working for the immediate future as I have recently been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. I hope to be back doing what I love next year in some form or another but only time will tell once treatment commences.

I realise the region is limited with large animal vets, and I am exploring options, so bear with me while I try and figure things out. In the meantime, Dr Sally Whalan, Maryborough Veterinary Surgery, Gympie Veterinary Sevices, VetCross Bundaberg, Hervey Bay Vet Surgery and Cooroora Vets are your options for veterinary assistance Keep in mind these clinics are at capacity, so there may be a wait for consults, some will only accept Hendra vaccinated horses and be prepared to float your horse to a vet if needed.

I will provide updates on if and when i can work, so keep an eye on my FB page.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas with family and friends. Clare

07/12/2024

This is a positive move, well done AVA.

Veterinarians are now recognised alongside other health professionals in the ANZSCO (now known as OSCA) classification system! 🥳

The updated classification is a win for the profession as it better reflects the skills, responsibilities, and value veterinarians bring to society and is expected to improve data, modelling, and support future access to government funding and policy decisions.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3OINl3m

24/11/2024

Unfortunately I am unavailable until Friday 29th November for routine consults and emergencies.. For any future bookings or enquiries, please call 0480 537 240.

21/11/2024

"No foot, no horse"...

Being proactive in your horses health is key for their longevity. We offer a comprehensive podiatry consultation covering gait examination at walk and trot, digital hoof balance radiographs and discussion with your farrier to develop of therapeutic plan. We truly believe in a team approach to ensure the soundness of your horses. Call 0480 537 240 for more information.

19/10/2024

Now that's a bean!! This beauty was removed today whilst the horse was under sedation for a routine dental.

What are beans?
Beans are accumulations of sm**ma in the urethral fossa...waxy secretions within a male horses sheath combined with dirt, dead skin cells, and sweat.

Why can they be an issue?
Most beans are small, the size of a pea and usually soft. But if the debris accumulates to form a large firm mass, it can compress down onto the tip of the urethra, occluding the opening and makes urination painful. Typically these horses have a flat spray instead of a stream when urinating.

Horse don't typically like these being removed so best to get a vet to check under sedation. In saying that I still got kicked checking for a bean earlier this week on another patient so not an entirely risk-free procedure without a crush...please don't try removing them at home unless you are 110% sure your horse won't kick.

08/10/2024

Appreciation post to my gorgeous clients for the thank-you texts, flowers and cards. And also to my colleagues for helping me out over the weekend, it was a big week! Means alot 💓

05/10/2024

WHAT CAUSES HOOF ABSCESSES?

Sooner or later, nearly all horse owners will deal with a hoof abscess. But what does "hoof abscess" actually mean?

Although most commonly seen during the wet winter and spring months, hoof abscesses can plague horses year-round and usually occur when debris and bacteria enter the foot through hoof cracks and wounds, even horseshoeing holes. The bacteria then get trapped between the sensitive laminae (the tissue layer that bonds the hoof capsule to the coffin bone) and the hoof wall or sole and create pus; the pus builds up over time and puts pressure behind the hoof wall or sole, until it causes the sudden onset of acute lameness when the pain finally becomes too great. (The diagram shows a simplified view of the equine hoof to help visualize the structures involved in this process.)

Hoof abscesses can mimic other more serious diseases or injuries, so involving your veterinarian early on in the diagnosis and prompt treatment of this condition is always a good idea. Some abscesses will be uncomplicated and rupture on their own like a large pimple at the coronary band or heel bulbs; other abscesses, however, could require radiographs and will need to be surgically drained.

05/10/2024

Remarkable detail in this photo of the equine hoof

Unique image!

©️ Lindsey Field after about 10 hours of prep and study. Share my post but please do not lift the photo and use it. 🙏

I had a play yesterday in seeing how much pressure I needed to break the lamellar bond in a healthy cadaver foot.

Can you guess how many kg of pressure was needed to break the laminar bond.

It’s incredibly strong. Literally superman Velcro…..

Question- does a high heel force p3 onto its tip?

We need to define a high heel first, so would you like to define that and then answer if that will, in time, cause p3 to tip onto the sole? Thus causing catastrophic bone changes in the tip of p3 not to mention the destruction of the sole dermis and its accompanying blood vessels that feed the developing sole tubules?

What an image! Don’t expect you have seen such a unique image before!

I am collating my images and my findings and will be posting to my Patreon page.

30/08/2024

Let's talk emergencies and horses being horses, we know its going to happen at some point.

An emergency is an injury or disease that is life-threatening or if not treated will compromise your horse’s future performance. Being prepared can help remove some of the worry and stress caused by these situations.

Planning ahead is crucial. Knowing your horse’s normal behaviour, appetite, activity and appearance will allow you to know when things are not right. Learn how to take a temperature and heart rate and what normal values are (this is a great free resource to print out https://hygain.com.au/blogs/library/know-horses-vital-signs). If you don’t have access to a stethoscope and can’t feel a pulse under the jaw, try just putting your flat hand on the skin immediately behind the point of the elbow, left side of the horse is better than the right for this, you should feel the heart beat in most horses, if you’re patient and relax.

Prepare an emergency kit with the following items, most of which can be bought from a chemist or cheaply online; thermometer, stethoscope, scissors, gloves, iodine (betadine), honey, Animalintex poultice (or a nappy), melolin dressing, cotton padding, self-stick bandage (Vetwrap), electrolyte paste, duct tape, instant cold pack, bucket, towel, sterile saline eye wash and flashlight.

Some subtle signs of an emergency include:
Not eating, depressed, standing alone lying down longer than normal, mild fever or abnormal gum colour.

Moderate signs include:
A squinting or swollen eye, heavy nasal discharge that is green or yellow, heavy sweating or sudden onset of lameness.

Severe signs include:
Rolling, pawing, unable to get up or move, walking drunk, profuse bleeding or difficulty breathing.

With any of the signs listed above, please call us on 0405 098 044. We can discuss what is going on and get headed to you and your horse as soon as it's necessary.

There are always some things you can do while we are on the way.
Colic: Keep your horse walking to prevent them from lying down and rolling and remove access to food.

Wounds: Take a photo and text it through. With heavy bleeding, apply a pressure wrap with your cotton padding and self-sticking bandage. If the wound is dirty, gently flush with clean water. Do not remove any foreign objects without veterinary advice.

Leg Swelling: Apply an ice pack or cold hose for 15 minutes

Swollen eyes: Keep them out of the sun, flush with sterile saline and take a photo.

Acute lameness: Have a look for swelling in the leg. Check the foot to see if there is something sticking into it. Keep the horse confined and still so no further damage is done.

Choking: If there is grass or feed coming from the nose, remove any remaining access to feed and water. You can massage the groove in the left side of the neck to help move the food through.

Difficulty breathing: Keep your horse calm and remove them from the area with any dust or pollen.

I will be running some first aid courses in the coming months for those that would prefer hands-on learning covering how to take a TPR, basic first aid for common injuries and simple bandaging techniques. I am also putting together a first aid kit for purchase. PM if you are interested in either of these so I can start a waitlist.

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12/08/2024

PUPPIES PUPPIES AND MORE PUPPIES

For all the local Fraser Coast breeders, we absolutely love puppies and we know you want to make sure your puppies are happy and healthy before they go to their new forever homes. That is why we offer an affordable package for litters over 3 pups including:
- Home visit
- Comprehensive health check using stress-free handling techniques
- C3 vaccination which can be given from 6 weeks of age
- Microchip implantation using a mini chip for less pain with integrated temperature biosensor

This service is not only convenient and stress-free for all involved but also means there's no travel sickness / soiling of crates and reduces the risk of exposure to infection. A valid Breeder Identification Number (BIN) is required upon booking.

Call the office on 0480 537 240 for all enquiries and bookings.