Large Animal Vet
Large Animal Care
At Valley Vet Surgery, we offer expert care and comprehensive services for livestock, including beef and dairy cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, alpacas, and goats. Our large animal vet team provides compassionate advice, support, and treatment to keep your animals healthy and productive.
We provide farm visits across Mackay, Walkerston, and Marian, helping your livestock receive the care they need on-site. Our services include Hendra virus vaccination for horses, general health checks, parasite management, and large animal general surgery. We also offer reproductive care, vaccinations, and emergency support to keep your animals happy and healthy.
In addition to large animal care, we provide a range of services for pets and small animals, including ultrasounds, microchipping, parasite treatment, and weight loss programs.
To schedule an appointment or discuss your livestock’s needs, book an appointment
online or contact us. Our experienced team is committed to supporting the well-being of your animals with reliable, professional care.
Family Owned & Operated
Over 20 Years of Pet Health Care
Three Convenient Locations
Small & Large Animals
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Need to save time? Book Online! Book your pet in for a vaccination or consultation in Marian, Mackay or Walkerston.
Our Services Include:
- Pregnancy Testing (manual and ultrasound)
- Equine Reproduction
- Disease Surveillance & Prevention Programs
- General Surgery
- Farm Visits
- Cattle Medicine & Reproduction
- Bull Testing & Semen Collection
- Hendra Vaccination
Contact us for tailored care for your livestock and farm animals.
Farm Visits
Our two fully equipped vehicles and our compassionate veterinarians allow us to deliver dependable on-farm services for cattle, horses, goats, alpacas, and other farm animals. Whether it’s routine care, vaccinations, or more complex procedures, we bring our expertise directly to your property, saving you time and reducing stress for your animals.
We are also fully prepared to respond to emergencies, including colics, calvings, foalings, lacerations, and other traumas that require immediate attention. Our team carries the necessary tools and medications to provide prompt, effective care in the field.
From health checks and parasite management to Hendra virus vaccinations and reproductive services, our on-farm visits help your livestock receive the attention they need to stay healthy and productive. To schedule a farm visit or request urgent assistance, contact our Marian clinic at
(07) 4914 2404. We’re here to support you and your animals whenever and wherever you need us.
Hendra Virus
Hendra Virus is a fatal disease affecting both horses and humans, first discovered in Mackay in 1994. It is naturally carried by flying foxes and can be transmitted to horses through saliva, urine, faeces, or foetal fluids. Horses can spread the virus before symptoms appear, and humans become infected through close contact with infected horse fluids.
Thankfully, a vaccine is available for horses to prevent the spread of Hendra Virus. The vaccine is given in two doses, 21 days apart, starting at 4-6 months of age, with annual boosters. Horses must be microchipped, and vaccination details are recorded in a central database. The vaccine is safe for pregnant horses.
For safety, we can only treat vaccinated horses. If your horse has been vaccinated elsewhere, we can verify its status online or through a vaccination certificate. To schedule a vaccination, contact us at
(07) 4914 2404. Vaccinations can be done on your property or at our surgery.
Large Animal Vaccinations
Protecting the health of your livestock is vital, and timely large animal vaccinations are key to disease prevention across Queensland. From cattle to horses, sheep to goats, vaccinations help safeguard against common threats like Hendra virus, clostridial diseases, and leptospirosis.
At our clinic, we follow Queensland’s best practice guidelines to develop tailored vaccination programs suited to your property and herd. Our experienced vets ensure each animal receives the correct immunisation at the right time, improving overall herd health and productivity.
Stay ahead of preventable diseases—book a vaccination consultation with our team to keep your animals protected and your operation running strong. To schedule a vaccination, contact us at
(07) 4914 2404. Vaccinations can be done on your property or at our surgery.
Large Animal General Surgery
At Valley Veterinary surgery, we perform general surgeries, including routine geldings, sarcoid and other tumour removal, trauma surgery, eye ulcer surgery & many other large animal procedures. All procedures are performed at your farm so as to reduce stress on the livestock during transport. Call our Marian clinic on
(07) 4914 2404 to book a farm visit today.
