Innovation & Research

When we talk about Innovation & Research at VetSouth, we're talking about VetQuest. VetQuest exists to provide trust to Veterinarians, farmer and other clients, commercial clients and others that our science is robust, our decisions are evidence-based, and our training and systems are rigorous and thorough. Indeed, VetQuest isn't just a department or something within VetSouth. It's at the core of the company and what we do. It's wrapped around our service delivery, threaded through our advisory capability, backs up our training and development, and informs decisions made on farm or in the clinic. More than that, VetQuest undertakes large, complex research projects with the aim of improving the industry and positively influencing the future of farming and animal welfare. It's not finding the new thing or new treatment for the sake of it. This is research with a purpose and meaning. Research that will bring real help and deliver real results. It's research that will help you and your animals.

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Senior horses: Optimising their health and happiness

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Regular grooming helps keep your dog in tip-top shape!

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Be wary of weeds!

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A vet tech's take on teat sealing

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Catching cancer eye early

We see a lot of cancer eye (otherwise known as squamous cell carcinoma). As the name suggests, it's a cancer of the eye, which can affect the eyelids, eyeball or 'third eyelid' (the eyelid thatRead more

Tips for transporting cull cows

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Are cow wearables benefitting our repro season?

With the rising popularity of wearable technologies in dairy herds, it is opening a wealth of data for analysis that can be of benefit to both the farms using it and non-users. In particular,Read more

The changing face of the East retail team

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Beef cattle WOF

Our beefies have had a lot to do this season to manage our pasture quality! As we work towards weaning time, there are a few things to plan for to keep them in tip-top shape.Read more
 

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