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
NewsC-reactive protein – how useful is it?Sandy Weltan An acute phase protein response is part of the innate host defence system and is a non-specific response to tissue injury. Acute-phase proteins (APP) are glycoproteins which are mostly produced in the liver. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a major APP in dogs, meaning that it is present in low concentrations, increases 100 to […]Read More
NewsCanine gastric neoplasiaCathy Harvey Clinical history A six year-old Irish Setter presented at his veterinarian for worsening lethargy, tachypnoea and anorexia. He had been treated with multiple antibiotics over the past several months for a swollen left elbow and lameness. Two days prior to presentation he started drooling excessively, along with heavy breathing. Previous blood work showed […]Read More
NewsLactating cows and trace elementsMagnesium and copper requirements of cows increase dramatically in late pregnancy and early lactation, and selenium concentrations are at their lowest in spring. Trace element testing will help ensure the physiological concentrations of these elements are at the appropriate levels (see Table 1). Table 1. Appropriate levels of dietary magnesium and copper MaintenanceLate Pregnancy25L milk/dayMagnesium […]Read More
NewsSample location on slidesKathryn Jenkins Our laboratory automated stainers use an alcohol-based stain, which provides enhanced stain quality and consistency when staining large numbers of cytology smears and blood films. Compared to quick (aqueous based) stains, alcohol-based stains (such as modified Wrights) allow improved characterisation of nuclear detail, and increased detection of mast cells (especially poorly differentiated cells), […]Read More
