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Gippsland Veterinary Group provides a range of practical, on-farm services delivered by our skilled farm animal assistants. These services are designed to support your herd health program and day-to-day farm operations, especially during busy periods such as calving and dry-off.
Our team members are trained in safe and efficient animal handling, and work closely under veterinary supervision to ensure high standards of welfare and hygiene are maintained.
FARM SUPPORT SERVICES
EXTRA SUPPORT FOR YOUR FARM, BEYOND VETERINARY CARE
FARM SERVICES
CALF DISBUDDING/DEHORNING
Safe and hygienic disbudding of young calves using local anaesthetic and sedation protocols where appropriate, minimising pain and stress.
TEAT SEALING OF HEIFERS
Pre-calving teat sealant administration for maiden heifers to reduce the risk of mastitis at calving. Delivered using strict hygiene protocols in consultation with your vet.
DRY COW THERAPY & TEAT SEALANT APPLICATION
Application of vet-prescribed dry cow antibiotic and/or teat sealant treatments as part of your dry-off program, improving udder health and reducing mastitis in the following lactation.
HOOF TRIMMING
Functional and corrective trimming to maintain mobility, reduce lameness, and identify early hoof issues. Performed on-farm using appropriate restraint and equipment.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TASKS
Our Large Animal Assistants also support a range of herd tasks including assisting with calf vaccinations, yarding, weighing and other routine procedures.
These services provide efficient and cost-effective support for commercial farms, hobby farmers and seasonal operations. Our assistants liaise closely with our veterinary team to ensure continuity of care and integration with your overall herd health plan.
NEED A HAND WITH HERD CARE?
Save time on routine herd tasks while ensuring they're done safely and correctly. Contact us today to arrange livestock assistance backed by veterinary oversight.
Call our Livestock & Equine Centre in Leongatha on 03 5662 2251 ext. 2
