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22/08/2025

An exciting addition to the clinic just in time for the busy stud season ahead 🥳🐴🍼🏥

12/08/2025

It's that time of year again!

Do you remember the 1-2-3 Rule of what to expect when your mare is expecting?

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The 1-2-3 Rule of Foaling:

1️⃣ The foal should be standing within
ONE hour of being born
2️⃣ The foal should be suckling within
TWO hours of being born
3️⃣ The mare should pass the placenta within
THREE hours after the foal is born

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The 2-4-6 Rule of When to Seek Veterinary Attention:

2️⃣ If the foal is not standing within
TWO hours of being born
4️⃣ If the foal has not suckled within
FOUR hours
of being born
6️⃣ If the mare has not passed the placenta within SIX hours of foal being born

If you are concerned with how things are progressing don't hesitate to call us on
9796 5800 - our dedicated equine vets are available 24/7 for emergencies

05/08/2025

Meet the staff continued… behind the scenes!

Get to know more of the team who keep our many wheels turning 🎪

01/08/2025

Happy Horsey Birthday!!! Wishing all of our patients and four-legged friends a wonderful day

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30/07/2025

Beautiful sunset over our exciting new developments!

28/07/2025

Look what has arrived!!! Foaling season is (nearly) here… Are you prepared?

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📆 The gestation period of the mare is highly variable between 320 and 365 days (340 days is average).

🍼 In the lead up to foaling the mare should be monitored closely for udder development and vaginal discharge. If a vaginal discharge is noticed or the mare starts to run milk then contact your vet as she may lose precious colostrum and this will affect the foals immunity.

🪡 Is your mare caslicked? If so, this should be removed by your vet 3wks prior to the due date

💉 Broodmares should be up to date with routine worming and vaccination prior to foaling. The new born foal acquires immunity from the mare via colostrum. A booster tetanus vaccination is recommended 4wks prior to foaling.

⛺️ Mares should be housed in the foaling paddock for 4 weeks prior to foaling to allow their immune system to make antibodies against local bugs. An ideal paddock is one which can be discretely observed during the day and night, and where help can be easily given if problems arise.

🚑 Now is a good time to put together a foaling kit to have on hand:
- Torch/head lamp with new batteries
- Clean towels
- Tail wrap or bandage for mare
- Disposable gloves
- Chlorhexidine or betadine disinfectant for dipping umbilical cord
- Halter and lead rope to restrain mare
- Phone number of your local vet
(Our is 9796 5800)

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Keep an eye on our page for more foaling information as the season commences!

25/07/2025

Exciting things happening at Bunbury Equine Hospital!!!

Watch this space!!!

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22/07/2025

Meet more of our team!

It’s not only vets and nurses, there’s many roles involved with keeping the wheels of a veterinary clinic turning 🎡

18/07/2025

Today we got to enjoy the view of the stunning hills and equally stunning horses of Valley Forge Stud, including this little guy by stockhorse stallion Towne’s Metallica

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16/07/2025

The gorgeous Schoobees Double, visiting us to make sure she’s in tip top condition for a long and successful pacing career 🏆

There are lots of proven options available to help increase the longevity of racing, pacing and performance horses- get in touch today if you would like more information on how to keep your athlete performing at its best!

07/07/2025

When you send your horse to us at Bunbury Equine Hospital they will not only receive exceptional medical treatment from our experienced equine vets, who work together as a team to collaborate and share their knowledge, but you can also be confident that our nurses will take the best care of your much loved pony - with cuddles guaranteed!

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23/06/2025

Preventing The Dreaded Sand Colic ⏳

This time of year we are seeing a lot of colics- every horse owners’ worst nightmare. There are many causes of colic but a very common one we see in this area is due to sand accumulation.

While auscultation of the abdomen allows sand to be heard in some instances, if the gut contents isn’t moving that may not be possible. The most accurate way to diagnose a sand burden in the abdomen is using radiographs. To encourage more owners to use this very useful diagnostic tool we are now offering abdominal sand screening x-rays for $150.

If you are concerned about sand colic, please call us and book a consult with one of our very experienced equine vets

Conditions apply. Price does not include consultation fee or travel

Address

Lot 12 Bussell Highway
Usher, WA
6230

Telephone

+61897965800

Website

https://www.furlifevet.com.au/bunbury/

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