Hunter Equine Vet

Hunter Equine Vet Equine ambulatory service with special interests in reproduction, racetrack practice, foal medicine and lameness evaluation.

With 30 years of experience working as an Equine Vet I have had the opportunity to work with some very special horses and clients. The bulk of my career was spent working at the iconic Lindsay Park Stud operated by the Hayes family where I was fortunate to develop my reproductive and racetrack skills under the guidance of Dr Campbell Baker. We have trained our own racehorses and experienced the th

rill of having a good one! Continuing education is of paramount importance and I attend local and overseas meetings to keep up with latest technologies and ideas. I am also a long term member of the AVA and EVA. Servicing Newcastle surrounds and the Lower Hunter.

First in best dressed 👗👔 We will be holding a scope morning this Monday 7th September with Randlab at Scotch Creek Rd Mi...
03/09/2026

First in best dressed 👗👔 We will be holding a scope morning this Monday 7th September with Randlab at Scotch Creek Rd Millers Forest. Payment of $143.00 is required to secure your booking. Message for details.

02/09/2026

Introducing our Associate Dr Livia and her sidekick doggie, Mia.

01/09/2026

No stethoscope, no problem! The heart rate can be taken by counting the pulse rate at the sites shown. The facial artery runs under the jaw and branches off to supply areas of the face.

30/08/2026

Educational post: here’s a video on how to assess mucous membrane colour, capillary refill time & whether the gums are moist or dry & tacky. The capillary refill should be

29/08/2026

Explaining where to take a heart rate for the first time …. 🤔😉

29/08/2026

Introducing the Principles of Hunter Equine Vet

25/08/2026

🐴 STRANGLES IN HORSES : WHAT EVERY HORSE OWNER SHOULD KNOW. Recent outbreaks have been identified in our region.

Strangles is a highly contagious bacterial infection in horses caused by Streptococcus equi. While most horses recover well, it can spread rapidly through a property, so early recognition and good biosecurity are extremely important.

Common signs:
• Fever and lethargy
• Reduced appetite
• Nasal discharge, which may become thick or purulent
• Swollen and painful lymph nodes around the throat and jaw
• Difficulty swallowing
• Coughing or noisy breathing

Not every horse will show all of these signs, and some horses can carry and spread the bacteria after appearing to have recovered.

🦠 How does it spread?
Strangles can be transmitted through direct horse-to-horse contact and indirectly via contaminated hands, clothing, buckets, grooming equipment, floats, fences and other shared equipment.

If you suspect strangles:

🔸 Isolate the horse immediately and avoid moving horses on or off the property.
🔸 Contact your veterinarian for advice and appropriate testing.
🔸 Take the horse’s temperature regularly and monitor for changes.
🔸 Use dedicated equipment for the affected horse.
🔸 Practise strict hand hygiene and change/disinfect clothing and footwear between groups of horses.
🔸 Avoid sharing buckets, hoses, grooming equipment and feed/water sources.

If your horse develops a fever, nasal discharge, swollen lymph nodes or becomes unwell, contact your Veterinarian promptly.

Dr Livia & Darcy repaired a neck wound this morning. One mischevious character suprised their owner with this!
23/04/2026

Dr Livia & Darcy repaired a neck wound this morning. One mischevious character suprised their owner with this!

With autumn continuing to be warm please be vigilant for "summer sores" otherwise known as Habronema lesions. Granulomat...
18/04/2026

With autumn continuing to be warm please be vigilant for "summer sores" otherwise known as Habronema lesions. Granulomatous, firm ulcerated areas can form and persist as a non healing wound. They can commonly localise in the eyelids, urethral or***ce, lips and sheath. They can cause an emergency if they block the tip of the urethra, preventing urination.

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Unit 15/11 Mcintosh Drive Mayfield West
Newcastle, NSW
2304

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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