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2026/27 Equine Breeding Season

Posted By Dr Shona Davidson,
08/09/2026 00:00 AM
Thinking of breeding your mare this breeding season? Maraboon Rural vet services offers a variety of services to assist you this breeding season.  Mare services offered at Maraboon Rural Vet...

In-House Culture & Sensitivity Testing: Better Diagnostics, Faster Treatment

Posted By Dr Indiana Daniels,
25/08/2026 00:00 AM
At Maraboon Rural Vet Services, we perform in-house culture and sensitivity testing as part of our equine reproduction service, allowing us to diagnose bacterial infections quickly and accurately. By...

Equine Sarcoids

Posted By Dr Indiana Daniels,
28/07/2026 00:00 AM
Equine Sarcoids Finding a lump on your horse can be worrying, but not all skin growths are cause for alarm. Sarcoids are the most common skin tumour in horses and, while they don't spread to...

Pro-Stride: a Modern, Natural Joint Treatment for Horses

Posted By Dr Indiana Daniels,
13/04/2026 12:00 PM
Joint pain and stiffness are common issues in horses, especially those in work or as they age. Pro-Stride® APS (Autologous Protein Solution) is an advanced, regenerative treatment now...

Pink Eye in Cattle

Posted By Dr Indiana Daniels,
10/03/2026 10:00 AM
Pink eye, officially known as Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK), is one of the most common eye diseases we see in cattle, especially during the warmer months and after rain like we...

Blue Eyes

Posted By Dr Indiana Daniels,
10/02/2026 00:00 AM
If you’ve ever looked at your horse and noticed one (or both) eyes suddenly looking blue, cloudy or milky, it can be alarming. This appearance is commonly referred to as a “blue eye”, and it usually i...

Hendra: Answers to all your questions

Posted By Dr Indiana Daniels,
15/12/2025 13:00 PM
We see many horses that are and aren’t vaccinated for Hendra virus in Central Queensland and get many questions about the pros and cons, what we will and won’t do if they are not vaccinated and many m...

Spring into Worm Control: Why It's time to talk Faecal Egg counts

Posted By Dr Indiana Daniels,
07/10/2025 00:00 AM
As the days get warmer and the grass gets greener we need to start thinking about internal parasites and the impact on your horse’s wellbeing. Blanket worming, worming too regularly or with...

Owner's Guide to Foaling

Posted By Dr Indiana Daniels,
12/08/2025 00:00 AM
Foaling is one of the most exciting, and nerve-wracking, times for any horse owner. Knowing what to expect and when to call your vet can make a big difference in keeping both mare and foal healthy and...

Understanding and Preventing Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (Tying Up)

Posted By Dr Indiana Conway,
10/06/2025 15:00 PM
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (ER) commonly known as “tying up” is a muscle disorder that affects many performance horses. Whether it occurs after an intense workout or a simple trail ride, the condition...