Livestock Veterinary Services provides ambulatory livestock veterinary services delivered directly to your property. Our fully equipped service vehicles allow our veterinarians to carry out herd health, medical and surgical procedures for both large and small ruminants.
| Service Period | Availability | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| General Consultation | Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm (no weekend appointments) | 02 4655 0777 |
| After-hours on-call services | Weekdays 5pm-8am and weekends from Friday 5pm to Monday 8am (after-hours fees apply) | 0422 066 759 |
When you contact us with a livestock emergency, your call will be triaged by the on‑call veterinarian. We will ask key questions about the animal, the situation and urgency to determine the most appropriate response.
You will be advised on immediate steps to take while help is on the way, and whether an on‑farm visit is required. Availability, response options and any applicable after‑hours fees will be discussed at the time of the call.
On‑farm emergency livestock care is provided through our Camden‑based ambulatory veterinary service. Veterinarians travel to properties where emergency assessment or treatment can be safely and effectively delivered on‑farm.
In some cases, animals may require hospital‑based care or referral, depending on the nature of the emergency and available facilities.
Our livestock ambulatory service allows veterinarians to deliver a wide range of medical, surgical and herd‑level services on‑farm, including:
Services are delivered using fully equipped veterinary vehicles.
This service is designed for livestock producers and managers requiring veterinary support for:
Whether supporting routine herd health or responding to urgent situations, our ambulatory service aims to improve animal welfare, health and production outcomes through timely, practical veterinary care.
If you have a livestock emergency, contact the on‑call veterinary service as soon as possible. Early communication helps determine the urgency and appropriate response.
Yes, many livestock emergencies can be assessed and managed on‑farm through our ambulatory service. In some cases, referral to hospital‑based care may be recommended depending on the situation.
The service supports cattle, sheep and goats, including individual animals as well as herd or flock situations.
Common emergencies include difficult births, prolapses, sudden illness, traumatic injuries, severe lameness and neonatal complications. Each case is assessed individually.
An after‑hours on‑call service is available outside of standard consultation hours. Availability and applicable after‑hours fees will be discussed at the time of contact.
Providing details about the animal, recent events, observed signs and your location helps the veterinarian assess urgency and plan a response.
Where appropriate, veterinarians may provide advice or follow‑up recommendations, but emergency visits focus on urgent animal welfare concerns.
Yes, travel fees of $2 per kilometre return apply to all ambulatory visits.
