Overland Veterinary Services
Our Services
We provide a full range of on-farm veterinary services for horses, cattle and other livestock. From diagnostics to surgery, Dr. Elliot offers compassionate, highly skilled care directly to your location.
Pregnancy Diagnosis
Whether it’s your mare, heifer or cow, accurate pregnancy diagnosis can be achieved with ultrasound or manual palpation. In large cattle herds, certification for sale can be provided by our qualified PregCheck veterinarian.
‘Open Wide’ Equine Dental Exam
Routine dental examination with appropriate sedation and corrective procedures are essential for maintaining equine dental health and ensuring the longevity of your horse. We conduct these in our purpose built equine crush.
Diagnostics
Ultrasound for reproductive and musculoskeletal disorders. Portable X-Ray for identification skeletal issues.
Unique to other services, we offer on farm parasite testing of livestock and horses. Using market-leading technology, we can test worm burdens on the back of the ute, next to the crush or in the paddock.
We also have a comprehensive range of in-house and external reference laboratory testing available to improve diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
‘No Bull’ Bull Assessment
A comprehensive Bull Breeding Soundness Exam (BBSE) performed by our experienced Veterinarian ensures a high standard is met for your sale bull and minimises economic loss within the herd caused from less fertile bulls. With a systematic approach, we measure crush-side semen performance using iSperm technology and encourage sperm morphology testing for added confidence.
No Bull? No Problem
Catapult your herd’s success with Artificial Insemination.
Superior genetics, less bull use, tight calving pattern – the benefits are there for the taking.
We can program your herd to synchronise their cycles so they all calve early with a fixed-time program.
Herd Health overview
Evaluating reproductive performance on dairy farms and performing routine surgery, disease investigation and surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship are just some of the opportunities to improve your business profitability and animal welfare.
Vaccines, drenches, prescription medication… if you can treat livestock with it, we’ve got it (and at a competitive price). Roll your veterinary and livestock needs into one service and get it delivered to your door.
This includes:
- Over the counter products like vaccines, drenches & trace mineral products.
- Pain relief for husbandry procedures.
- Expert advice tailored to your enterprise.
‘To Cut or Not to Cut’ Surgical Procedures
With experience in surgeries for horses and livestock, we routinely perform castration, hernia repair, tumour removals, caesareans and wound repairs.
Pre-Purchase Examinations
A necessity when purchasing a horse, these comprehensive examinations are compliant with Equine Veterinary Australia (EVA) Guidelines.
The Complete Service
For your convenience, we can administer core vaccines for your working dogs while on your property. Please be aware this service is for current large animal clients only and if you have any health concerns for your dog, please contact your local small animal veterinarian.
Equine Veterinary Services in South East SA & Western Victoria
At Overland Veterinary Services, we specialize in comprehensive equine veterinary care, delivering expert services directly to your property across South East South Australia and Western Victoria. Our mobile clinic is equipped to provide:
– Routine Health Checks & Vaccinations: Ensuring your horse’s ongoing health and wellbeing.
– Equine Dentistry: Professional dental care to maintain optimal oral health.
– Reproductive Services: Including pre-breeding evaluations and pregnancy diagnostics.
– Lameness Assessments: Thorough evaluations to identify and address mobility issues.
– Emergency Call-Outs: Prompt response for urgent equine health concerns.
Our commitment is to provide compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of each horse.
We proudly serve the following regions:
– South East South Australia: Naracoorte, Lucindale, Penola, Mount Gambier, Millicent.
– Western Victoria: Casterton, Portland, Heywood and surrounding areas.
Overland Veterinary Services
Trusted Mobile Veterinary Care for Large Animals
When your herd needs specialized care, Overland Veterinary Services is here to help. Whether it’s a routine check or an emergency, we provide expert mobile veterinary care directly to your farm, ensuring your animals receive the top-quality treatment they deserve.
