FARM ANIMAL SERVICES

STRONG DAIRY HERITAGE, BROAD LIVESTOCK KNOWLEDGE

We have been working alongside local farmers for over 70 years, helping to improve the health, productivity and welfare of livestock across Bass Coast and South Gippsland. Our farm animal services are built on decades of hands-on experience in the dairy, beef and sheep industries, backed by modern diagnostic tools and a dedicated veterinary team.

Whether you are managing a large dairy or beef herd, running a sheep enterprise, or caring for a small collection of animals on your hobby farm; from pigs and alpacas to miniature goats, our vets provide practical, evidence-based solutions to support your animals and your business.

ON-FARM VETERINARY SERVICES

Our team of livestock vets deliver a wide range of services directly on farm, using purpose-built 4WD vehicles fitted with pods for medicines, equipment, electrical power, water and lighting.

Core on-farm services include:

Herd health programmes tailored to each farm’s needs
Reproduction services, including pregnancy diagnosis, bull fertility testing and support for artificial breeding
Lameness management, supported by our specialist mobile lameness trailer
Mastitis investigation combining laboratory milk testing with herd-level analysis
Preventive/routine care, including painless disbudding, vaccinations and parasite control
Emergency support for birthing, down cows, metabolic diseases and other urgent situations

LEONGATHA LIVESTOCK CENTRE

Our purpose-built Livestock Centre in Leongatha is the base of our farm animal team and provides a convenient space for examination and treatment of young calves, small ruminants and piglets.

Located on the South Gippsland Highway, the centre features a one-way drive-through system for trailers.

What we offer:

Routine consultations and surgical procedures - including painless disbudding, castration and hernia repairs
Specialised holding pens - for calves and small ruminants requiring intravenous fluids or intensive treatments
On-site laboratory - including Mastatest® milk sampling to guide mastitis treatment, milk antibiotic-residue testing and calf scour panel analysis
Parasite monitoring with the Parasight analyser, providing faecal (worm) egg counts for ruminants, camelids and equids
Full haematology and biochemistry blood panels available on site for multiple species
Post-mortem capabilities - enabling accurate diagnosis of herd and flock health issues
Central dispensary for prescription medications such as mastitis treatments. Vets are available for a period of time each morning to offer farmers advice on treatments and medication use, both in-person and over the phone

The Livestock Centre combines ease of access with advanced veterinary and laboratory support, giving local farmers a practical, reliable hub for farm animal care.

SERVICES FOR HOBBY FARMERS AND SMALL-SCALE PRODUCERS

Not every herd or flock is a big one. We understand that many of our clients run small farms for lifestyle, family enjoyment or supplementary income. Our team is dedicated to making veterinary care accessible, friendly and practical for hobby farmers and small-scale producers across South Gippsland and Bass Coast.

We can help with:

Routine health checks and vaccinations for cattle, sheep, goats, alpacas, pigs and other farm animals
Parasite management advice and testing (including faecal egg counts)
Nutritional and husbandry advice tailored to smaller herds of mixed-species groups
Pregnancy testing and calving/lambing/kidding assistance
Disease prevention planning and biosecurity support - even for small herds/flocks
Castrations, disbudding and routine procedures
Emergency care for sick or injured livestock

PREVENTIVE HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY

We focus not only on treating illness but also on preventing it. Our services can help you keep your herd healthy, reduce losses and maximise productivity.

This includes:

Vaccination planning and parasite control strategies
Nutritional advice and transition cow management
Trace element testing (copper, selenium, cobalt etc.)
Dry cow and heifer mastitis prevention, including teat sealing with our vet/assistant teams and mobile trailers
Hoof trimming services to help reduce lameness in herds
Record keeping and analysis to track herd health over time

WHY CHOOSE GIPPSLAND VETERINARY GROUP FOR FARM ANIMALS?

Local expertise
We understand the needs of the region's dairy, beef and sheep producers

Experienced team
Our vets combine years of practical experience with advanced postgraduate training

Tailored facilities
Our Leongatha Livestock Centre is fully equipped to support on-farm and in-clinic care

Innovative tools
From automated faecal egg count testing to mobile teat seal and lameness trailers, we invest in equipment that improves accuracy and efficiency

Community focus
As a locally owned practice, we have been working alongside farmers in this region for generations

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BOOK A FARM VISIT

To discuss your farm’s needs, arrange herd health services or book an on-farm visit, contact our Livestock & Equine Centre in Leongatha on 03 5662 2251 ext. 2. Our experienced team will be happy to help you develop solutions that work for your animals and your business.