pigs Archives | Petz https://www.petz.co.za/vet-directory/wpbdp_tag/pigs/ Pet products and service in South Africa Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:35:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.9 George Animal Hospital https://www.petz.co.za/vet-directory/1838/george-animal-hospital/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:07:12 +0000 https://petz.co.za/?post_type=wpbdp_listing&p=1838 The George Animal Hospital is a mixed veterinary practice based in George in the Western Cape. At the George Animal Hospital we offer a comprehensive range of veterinary services to dogs, cats, birds, exotic pets as well as farm animals including cattle, sheep, goats, horses and pigs. We also have vast experience in wildlife veterinary…

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]]> The George Animal Hospital is a mixed veterinary practice based in George in the Western Cape. At the George Animal Hospital we offer a comprehensive range of veterinary services to dogs, cats, birds, exotic pets as well as farm animals including cattle, sheep, goats, horses and pigs. We also have vast experience in wildlife veterinary medicine. We strive to provide top class veterinary services to all our patients, whether it be an emergency or routine animal preventative health. We believe in an integrated approach to health in the animal, human and environmental cycle.

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History of the George Animal Hospital

The clinic initially opened its doors on the 15th of February 1991. We serve a large area in and around George in the Southern Cape. We are well staffed with 4 highly qualified veterinarians, 4 friendly efficient and knowledgeable receptionist and while your  family pet is in hospital we have 4 well trained kennel staff to ensure that your pets have clean hygienic kennels and are walked outside (if allowed) to get some exercise and sun. In addition to this we have a well-stocked retail shop for all your pets premium food and accessory requirements. Our professional staff who regularly undergo product training are always ready to help with excellent service and good advice. 

For your convenience the hospital works on an appointment basis so that waiting time is restricted to a minimum. We also offer an AFTER-HOURS emergency service 24/7 for our clients

Services

We strive to provide excellent service and put the needs of your family pets and other animals first!

Having four veterinarians on board at the clinic with each having their own unique interests, we are able to offer a wide variety of animal health care and veterinary services. We offer veterinary services as well as emergency veterinary services for all animals at any times. The hospital has a fully equipped veterinary surgery and pharmacy which enables us to provide excellent veterinary services in and around the George area during consultation hours or after hours (including weekends). Our appointment system also ensures that our clients can receive veterinary services for their animals at the George Animal Hospital without unnecessary delay or have to wait.

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]]> Howick Veterinary Clinic https://www.petz.co.za/vet-directory/1901/howick-veterinary-clinic/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:07:18 +0000 https://petz.co.za/?post_type=wpbdp_listing&p=1901 Howick Veterinary Clinic – Large Animal Division Established in 1954, Howick Veterinary Clinic has been dedicated to the welfare of the livestock industry of the KZN province for nearly 60 years. With a team of currently 8 veterinarians, a pharmacist and 18 administerial, support and managerial staff devoted to farm animal work we provide a…

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]]> Howick Veterinary Clinic – Large Animal Division

Established in 1954, Howick Veterinary Clinic has been dedicated to the welfare of the livestock industry of the KZN province for nearly 60 years. With a team of currently 8 veterinarians, a pharmacist and 18 administerial, support and managerial staff devoted to farm animal work we provide a 24 hour, 365 day a year service. Our office and retail centre is based in Howick, a branch clinic in Ixopo and a retail premises in Nottingham road. The retail side provides an extensive range of animal health products at competitive prices.

Our focus is based on herd health preventative medicine with programmes tailored to each farmer’s individual needs.

Services offered at Howick Veterinary Clinic

In addition to the 24 hour cover for emergency work on farms, we tailor make a health programme to suit your individual needs and disease challenges.

Vaccination, parasite control, reproductive performance and nutritional health of the herd / flock / stud are all essential components of a profitable livestock production system.Our team of 8 vets has extensive experience in all of these aspects and can make a huge contribution to the profitability of your business.

Specialist reproductive services such as embryo transfer, semen collection evaluation and freezing, laparoscopic AI and ultrasound scanning are also offered.

Meet the Team

Dr. Adrian Gordon. BVSc, BCom(hons).
Adrian brings years of invaluable experience in herd health, nutrition and financial management to the practice and to the farmer, with an emphasis on dairy herd fertility and health.

Dr. Edgar Ortmann. BVSc.
Edgars field of interest is pig herd health and performance in some of the top piggeries in the country with an emphasis on preventative medicine, housing, feeding and disease control. He also provides vet services to dairies and emergency calls.

Dr. Andy Lund. BVSc.
Andy has a special interest in the reproductive management of dairy herds, horses and herd preventative medicine and surgery.

Dr. Jon Alison. BVSc.
Jon provides dairy and beef herd veterinary services including routine fertility and emergency work. He also covers the wildlife capture and management side of the practice.

Dr. Steve Hughes. BVSc. MMedVet (Ther).
Our specialist vet in animal reproduction, Steves thorough and scientific approach to problems is a huge asset to the practice. From embryo transfer, to semen collection and freezing, Steve offers the latest developments in reproduction to our farming clientelle.

Dr. Greg Taylor BVSc.
Greg is our “emergency call” veterinarian based in Howick. He started with us in January 2013 and his essential service covers a wide range of farm animal calls from calvings to disease outbreaks.

Dr. Gareth Myles BSc. BVSc.
Gareth has taken over the running of our Creighton / Ixopo branch and is therefore kept very busy with herd health and emergency work in addition to the administrative demands of an intensive farming area.

Dr. Lauren Williams BSc. BVSc. 
Lauren covers the pet side of the Two Rivers practice as well as helping Gareth with the extra farm animal work. She is in the process of helping us upgrade our small animal premises and service to the local pet owners.

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]]> Humansdorp Veterinary Clinic https://www.petz.co.za/vet-directory/1902/humansdorp-dierekliniek/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:07:18 +0000 https://petz.co.za/?post_type=wpbdp_listing&p=1902 Humansdorp Veterinary Clinic is a four-vet private veterinary practice, dealing with multiple species, including dogs, cats, cattle, sheep, horses, pigs and wildlife. From the species mix it can be seen that our clients include owners of companion animals [pets and horses], commercial farmers [milk, beef, pork, wool & mutton] and wildlife ranchers. We also do a…

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]]> Humansdorp Veterinary Clinic is a four-vet private veterinary practice, dealing with multiple species, including dogs, cats, cattle, sheep, horses, pigs and wildlife. From the species mix it can be seen that our clients include owners of companion animals [pets and horses], commercial farmers [milk, beef, pork, wool & mutton] and wildlife ranchers. We also do a tremendous amount of animal welfare work (about 96 hours per month i.e. about 12 work days per month).

We are based in Humansdorp and serve the area between the mountains and the sea from the Tsitsikamma in the west to Thornhill in the east and in the case of pig farms as far as Queenstown, Aliwal North, Cradock and Graaff Reinet. Wildlife work also takes us further afield.

Services offered at Humansdorp Veterinary Clinic

Farm Animals

Facilities on dairy farm

How do we help farmers improve their production and thus their profits?

Herd Health & Production Consultancy

  • Dairy Cattle
  • Beef Cattle
  • Sheep
  • Pigs

Genesiological [reproductive] work

  • Pregnancy diagnoses by ultra-sound scanning Reproductive organ examination and treatment of problem cases
  • Cattle
  • Sheep
  • Pigs
  • Equines
  • Synchronization of oestrus and artificial insemination
  • Relief of dystocias by manipulation and traction, foetotomy and caesarean section
  • Bull and ram breeding soundness examinations
  • Investigation of disease outbreaks

Necropsy (post mortem examinations)

Liver biopsies for trace element analysis

Blood transfusions in cattle

Tuberculosis and Brucellosis (CA) testing

Hoof care (hoof trimming and treatment)

 

Wildlife

Darting / immobilization [chemical capture] and treatment of  game

 

Vaccination Programmes:
  • Dairy Cattle
  • Beef Cattle
  • Sheep
  • Pigs
  • Wildlife

Pets

Examinations and consultations

Vaccinations

Imaging

  • Digital X-rays
  • Ultra-sound scanning

Surgery

  • Routine sterilizations: castrations and panhysterectomy
  • Trauma surgery
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Orthopaedics

Blood transfusions

Dental

  • Ultra-sound and manual scaling
  • Bereavement counseling

 

 

We are also equipped with
  • Gas anaesthetic equipment
  • Centrifuge
  • Oil-immersion and stereo microscopes
  • Apalert (respiration monitor)
  • Refractometer

Business Hours at Humansdorp Veterinary Clinic

Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00

Saturday 08:00 – 11:30

A veterinarian is on call for emergencies out of the above hours.  His/her cell number will be available on the practice telephone answering machine (042 295 1083) and the practice cellular phone (071 180 3639).

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]]> Warmbad Dierekliniek https://www.petz.co.za/vet-directory/2266/warmbad-dierekliniek/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:07:59 +0000 https://petz.co.za/?post_type=wpbdp_listing&p=2266 Warmbad Dierekliniek is an animal clinic that specialises in treating livestock and farm animals. We also stock and supply feeds and a range of other animal products. At Warmbad Dierekliniek, our mission is to improve lives: the lives of our patients, our clients, and our employees. Our goal is to strengthen the human-animal bond by…

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]]> Warmbad Dierekliniek is an animal clinic that specialises in treating livestock and farm animals. We also stock and supply feeds and a range of other animal products.

At Warmbad Dierekliniek, our mission is to improve lives: the lives of our patients, our clients, and our employees. Our goal is to strengthen the human-animal bond by providing unmatched client service and patient care. We do this through open and honest communication, compassion, enthusiasm, and teamwork. We welcome input and feedback from our clients as well as our team members and are constantly working to improve. We are not just another veterinary clinic. We are your partner in your pet’s well-being. At the clinic, we are a big family. Everything is closely knit so we go out our way to assure the client that we are compassionate towards our staff/clients and pets. We treat them like they’re our own pets.

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