Equine Services at The Animal Hospital, Murdoch University

09/06/2026

Good evening folks. Hope you are all well. Quick PSA to let everyone know that I will no longer be offering drenching
(sand/worm) as part of WAVED's service. This is due in part to the reduction of demand, making the carrying of oil and buckets etc uneconomical but mainly due to the fact that science/research is showing that a "one off" drench is unlikely to be of much benefit (and has some inherent "risks") There are still some veterinarians that will recommend drenching as part of their sand burden treatments in certain circumstances, but for me - who is only on the property once a year in most cases - the diagnosis and treatment of sand burdens is well outside my "lane". I would hate to think how many drenches I have done in the past 29 years - it would be well in the 10,000s, but science moves on and so do we.
The team at Equine Services at The Animal Hospital, Murdoch University led by Dr Isabelle Entwistle recently published some very good work on this topic which has helped veterinarians make better decisions and prognoses for sand burdens. I'll add the link to one of the studies in the comments (if I work out how ! )

28/05/2026

💚 We are very proud to have Dr Josie as a part of our team 💚

29/04/2026

We’re incredibly proud to have Dr Josie Hardwick as part of our team, leading the way in advancing research that matters to the equine industry. 🐎

Her work on improving the Thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy process is a significant step forward, helping bring greater clarity and consistency to an area that has long challenged veterinarians and buyers alike.

Congratulations Josie on this outstanding achievement and your continued commitment to evidence-based progress. 💚

Adelaide researchers clarifying the thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy process 🐎

Thoroughbred yearling sales are big business in Australia, but the endoscopy processes to identify and predict horses that will develop performance-limiting laryngeal collapse is a source of frustration for many in the industry. Dr Josie Hardwick of Equine Services at The Animal Hospital, Murdoch University has just completed a PhD through Adelaide University, under the supervision of Professor Sam Franklin.

She investigated how the sales endoscopy process can be improved. Her latest article “Delphi consensus on Thoroughbred yearling sales endoscopy in Australasia” has been published in the Equine Veterinary Journal and can be accessed through the link below: https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/sq40CD1vn2i5kkA4Yt5h2TjpXLN?domain=doi.org

Josie’s PhD was partially funded by

25/04/2026

💚 Happy World Veterinary Day! 🐾

Today, we’re celebrating our incredible team and the 2026 theme: Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Health.

While you might see our vets treating your beloved pets in the clinic, their impact goes so much further. From ensuring the safety of our food systems to protecting our community from zoonotic diseases, while passing this knowledge onto our students, the next generation of veterinarians! 🩺

To the vets that are a part of our team at TAHMU: Thank you for your tireless dedication, your expert care, and for being the bridge between animal health and human well-being.

We couldn’t do it without you!

Join us in saying a huge thank you to our team in the comments below! 👇

24/04/2026

🌹 Lest We Forget 🌹

Today we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all who have served, man and animal, and continue to serve our country.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Correspondences from Australian soldiers beautifully depicts the mutually beneficial and dynamic connection between soldiers and animals that embodied how they were embraced as mascots and pets with whom they served alongside.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The Purple Poppy is a symbol worn to remember animals that served and lost their lives in war.

20/04/2026

💚 Are you a small-holding, hobby farm, or farm pet owner looking to vaccinate your animals?

Our Farm Animal Veterinary Services team is currently organising travelling vaccination clinics, as we understand how hard it can be to get vaccination doses for smaller numbers of animals. By splitting the costs of large vaccination packs amongst multiple clients, we aim to reduce your costs. While on your property, one of our vets can then address any other queries or concerns you may have, all in the same visit.

If you would like to register your interest in our vaccination clinics, please fill out the form in the link below. One of our vets or nurses will then get in contact with you to discuss organising a visit.

https://forms.office.com/r/TwmYfukzfa

16/04/2026

Don't miss you last chance! Registrations close tomorrow.

Are you a Vet or Vet nurse in WA? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with our community.
The topics have now been locked in for our Information Evening on Tuesday 21 April, where we will hold three streams on the evening!

Equine Vets
• Anatomy and comparative imaging of the equine fetlock, Dr Josie Faulkner
• MRI, yay or neigh, Assoc Prof Evita Busschers
• What if we don’t want to pull the tooth? Diagnosis and decision making in dental disease, Dr Kirsten Weber and Dr Josie Faulkner.

Small Animal Vets
• Dead Right: The Art of Asking for a Post Mortem - How General Practice Vets Can Get the Most Out of a Post Mortem, Dr Flaminia Coiacetto
• Itching to Know: Navigating Atopy in General Practice, Assoc Prof. Mandy Burrows
• From Workup to Long Term Care: Chronic Enteropathy in General Practice, Dr Oliver Waite

Small Animal Nurses
• The heart of veterinary practice; calm, compassion and Clear communication in client loss, Lynlea P***k
• Maximising your role as a nurse in, in house pathology, Assoc Prof. Sue Beetson
• Keeping Cool Under Pressure: Recognising and Responding to Shock in Veterinary Patients, Teghan Horne

Registrations are essential via the link below.

Registrations: https://www.trybooking.com/DKXES or via the QR code.

Thanks to Hill’s Pet Nutrition and Passing Paws Pet Cremations for supporting our events and making them possible.

31/12/2025

As we farewell 2025, The Animal Hospital and School of Veterinary Medicine want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our incredible clients, referring clinics and every practice that continues to support our students on their learning journey each year. Your trust, collaboration and mentorship make a world of difference to the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Wishing you all a safe and happy New Year – we look forward to another brilliant year together in 2026!

A reminder to keep your pets safe and secure this evening for the fireworks celebrations across WA.

Our team are here, should your pet have an emergency this evening or over tomorrow’s holiday, and can be reached on 1300 652 494.

Image: Lola who features in the 2026 Dog’s of calendar and our herd of teaching horses.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from everyone at The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University!

🎄🐾 Wishing you and your furry, feathered, and hoofed family members a safe and joyful festive season.

Just a reminder that we’re here for you—our doors remain open 24/7 for both small animal and equine emergencies - 1300 652 494.

Take care and enjoy the holidays!