Awanui Veterinary formerly Gribbles Veterinary
Same place, same service, same smile, new name. New Zealand’s leading provider of veterinary diagnostic testing and pathology services. Our four laboratories are all IANZ-accredited and are situated in major centres in the North and South Islands.
Local labs, supporting local vets, nationwide.
We are committed to providing innovative laboratory services and delivering service excellence to animal health professionals, and in doing so supporting the health and well-being of animals throughout the country.
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Latest News
NewsCompanion animal liver biopsies– Indications, techniques and benefitsBernie VaatstraLiver disease is very common in dogs and cats and frequently presents a diagnostic challenge. A survey of 1,725 cat veterinary visits found a prevalence of liver disease or about 7% diagnosed through laboratory and imaging studies (Melchert et al, 2016). A post-mortem survey of 200 unselected dogs from first […]Read More
NewsOvine drench resistance update 2024Sarah RiddyThis report outlines the analysis of data submitted to the Awanui Veterinary network from June 2023 to May 2024 for fully differentiated faecal egg count reduction tests (FECRT) from sheep. The data was collected from cases where the test anthelmintic and sample groups were clearly identified, with a minimum of 10 animals per treatment […]Read More
NewsClinical use of reticulocyte haemoglobin in CBCsKathryn JenkinsReticulocyte haemoglobin (RET-He) is a valuable diagnostic marker for iron-deficient erythropoiesis in both dogs and cats. RET-He reflects current iron availability and enables earlier identification of iron-limited states.Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells (erythrocytes), which develop in the bone marrow and are released into circulation prior to maturation. Maturation time in dogs takes around […]Read More
