AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM EVDS REGARDING CHANGES TO ROUTINE DENTAL PROCEDURES
Welcome to EVDS
EVDS is an equine-only veterinary practice founded in 2002 by Dr Oliver Liyou. Located on a 60-acre property in South Grafton, NSW, EVDS offer an extensive suite of preventative and elective procedures at their purpose-built facility, and via limited travel appointments.
The objective of EVDS is to deliver and champion first class and comprehensive equine veterinary services in the Clarence Valley, increasing the overall health and wellbeing of pleasure and performance horses in our region. Our team strive to deliver individualized care to each client and horse, always upholding our core values of respect, honesty and willingness to go the extra mile. As horse owners or enthusiasts, they understand the dedication and energy required to own, train and care for horses.
Our veterinary team have extensive training and knowledge in equine dentistry, lameness, internal medicine and reproduction. EVDS have invested substantial resources in the best equipment and training in order to provide maximum value to our clients.
EVDS are proud to be the leading training centre in Australia for equine dentistry. Our highly sought-after workshops, seminars and teaching programs are offered exclusively to licensed equine veterinarians. Our training programs are our way of helping to promote improved equine welfare across the country and around the world.
The EVDS Team
Dr Oliver Liyou
BVSC (HONS1) MANZCVSC (EQ DENT)
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Dr Oliver graduated from Uni of Qld in 1993 and is the principle veterinarian and business owner of EVDS which he founded in 2002. Having grown up around horses, Dr Liyou has a passion for helping owners to help their horses and enjoys all equine vet work – despite focussing on dentistry.
Since 2002, Oliver has co-ordinated and hosted equine dentistry training workshops for equine vets from all over the world. He has authored several scientific papers and lectured on equine dentistry in most states of Australia, at AVA, AEVA and Aust College Science Week Functions, to vets in China, along with writing many articles for horse magazines to raise awareness of welfare in horses.
Oliver has co-designed many equine dental instruments including the Porta-Safe-Stock trailer, which has been supplied to vets in all states of Australia. He developed his own brand of dental instruments and launched the EVDS webstore in 2005 to service the need for quality equine vet dentistry tools in Australia and New Zealand.
Oliver loves his work but also loves spending time with family and friends, watching rugby league, playing with his horses, boating and most things outdoors and fun.
Lara Johnston
Practice Manager
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Lara has been with EVDS since October 2018 as our CFO and Practice Manager. She grew up in Kulnura on the Central Coast, moving to Armidale for University in 2012. There she completed 12 months on campus before deciding to study via distance and work full-time at New England Girls School. After a short stint back on the coast, her partner and her now live permanently in Grafton (with their rescue cat Milo, Jack Russell Harry, Clydie X Tommy, and Standardbred Yoshi), where they plan on staying for the long haul.
Lara has a professional background in business development, systems development and bookkeeping.
If she isn’t with her horses, she spends her spare time exploring the local area, or working with her partner James on their long list of home improvements!
Chani Farrell
Reception
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Chani joined the EVDS team in 2021 as our receptionist where she has thrived. Coming from a medical receptionist background, Chani is a positive and professional voice on the other end of the phone, always going the extra mile for our clients.
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Chani is a local girl, growing up in the coastal town of Minnie Waters. Her, and her partner, Ryan, enjoy working on their property and packing their three kids up of a weekend and heading off to find an adventure.
Imogen Porter
Vet Nurse
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Imogen joined the EVDS team at the start of 2018 as a veterinary nurse. She has completed numerous qualifications including Cert I Horse Industry, Cert II Agriculture, Cert III Animal Studies and Cert IV Veterinary Nursing.
She has always had a keen interest and involvement with horses, having worked and volunteered at several different veterinary clinics and riding/competing in show jumping at ag shows since she was five. She lives just 10 mins from the EVDS clinic with “too many horses, too many dogs and too many chooks!”
Holly Lockwood
Vet Nurse
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Holly joined the EVDS team in late 2020 as a casual vet nurse. Originally from Woolgoolga, Holly lived on-and-off in the Hunter Valley prior to working at our clinic, attending Tocal Agricultural College, then working on large Thoroughbred studs.
Holly and her partner now have a small Thoroughbred breeding program on their own property in the Clarence Valley, which along with their identical twin girls, keeps them very busy.
When they can, Holly and her family enjoy travelling, camping and exploring the local beaches.
Matthew Walsh
Grounds Keeper/Chief Problem Solver
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Matt joined EVDS at the beginning of 2020 as our Groundskeeper. He much prefers being outside in the fresh air, so enjoys the freedom and challenge of working at EVDS, always looking for ways to make the property look and perform better.
Matt and his partner have three sons, and a granddaughter. He takes great pride in maintaining the grounds of EVDS, always ensuring our clients arrive to a beautifully presented property.
Chris Spry
PowerFloat/Terafloat Repair Technician
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Chris was first introduced to EVDS when he installed air-conditioning into Oliver’s house. He and Oliver got to talking about PowerFloats and Chris’s mechanical mind along with his “mad scientist” nature was drawn to the challenge of working out how to service/repair and solve the problems that others had put into the “too hard basket”!
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He implemented the “7 day turnaround” for PowerFloat repairs and also developed a unique conversion system for the old style 14v Powerfloat drills so that they can interchange shafts. Chris’s favourite mantra is “There is always a way!”
Whilst not working, Chris enjoys boating, flying, surfing, camping and dancing.
Services
At EVDS , our focus is to help you as an owner with preventing disease and suffering in your horse/s, rather than waiting for the diseases to "show up".
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Through a holistic approach to assessing the patient in front of us as a veterinarian, in a well planned and calm consultation process, our goal is to help you to help your horse!
We try to bring you services to rural and regional areas that may not be available otherwise, such as:
A) We only work on horses so they are our full focus!
B) We are very reliable to show up on the day within a 2 hour window, rarely being interrupted by emergency call outs (which we cannot service due to logistics, finances, lack of staff and resources to cover the large region we service)
C) We aim to stay up to date with the art and science of modern equine veterinary progress in order to help you help your horse.
D) We can offer you on farm visits or offer you travel fee savings by you coming to our purpose built facilities in South Grafton, just off the highway.
E) We can offer the tools to help us to examine, diagnose and treat your horse's issues through investing in great equipment including:
- Portable crush (PortaSafeStocks) with scales, power, lights and water
- An extensive range of modern and effective equine dental and maxillofacial surgery equipment to be used in standing surgeries.
- Xray Machine - cordless generator and plate.
- Ultrasound - several
- Endoscopy - gastroscopy, upper respiratory tract, oroscoping, bladder scoping
- In House Laboratory including multiple microscopes, incubator, centrifuge,
- Freeze branding and cryotherapy services
- Visiting equine surgeon to see more complicated cases in lameness and standing surgery.
- Reproductive services including dummy mount, AV, spermacue etc
- Parasight automated faecal egg count machine - the most accurate available.
- Full time receptionist at our office.
- Day yards, paddocks and stables to cater for the individual needs of patients.
- Ample safe float parking and turn around area at clinic.
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Our Goal is to deliver outstanding value for money for horse owners and one of the most effective methods is through our:
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EVDS Healthy Horse Dental Parties
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Healthy Horse Dental Parties (HHDP) are a great way for horse owners to save on the cost of their horse’s dental and vet care, whilst building relationships and networks with other horse owners in their area.
Below is our price saving guide for hosting and/or attending a HHDP in your area.
6 – 9 Horses
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50% off the cost of travel & is also divided between all participants
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50% off ONE dental for the party host (as thank you for all your work!)
10 – 16 Horses
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75% off the cost of travel & is also divided between all participants
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ONE free dental for the party host (as thank you for your work!)
As a HHDP Host you will,
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Contact EVDS to book a date
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Put the word out – the more the merrier!
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Collate the details of: - each horse/owner combo - & what services they will require on the day
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Email all final details to reception ONE month prior to your date
P.S. Friends, horses, vet, drinks, nibbles and fun games!
Book your EVDS Healthy Horse Dental Party Date NOW...
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Call (02) 66 424 700 or email vets@evds.net.au​
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STALLION AT STUD
Bromac Aladar: an Australian Stock Horse of Exceptional Quality
Temperament
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Excellent - Very Quiet and Cool yet very responsive under saddle
Conformation
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Excellent 15.2 HH, a great looking horse from all aspects
Movement
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Extremely Agile Horse with great movement and athleticism
Progeny
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Over 300 foals on the ground, all with looks and temperament like Dad
Breeding
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By Yarranoo Stroller (deceased) by Star Black Minstril Out of Bromac Ebony by Peppys Doc Bar Q-59705
Peppy's Doc Bar's sire, Peppy San, and dam, Fizzabar, were both inducted into US Cutting Horse Association Hall of Fame. Bromac Ebony's maternal grandsire Bar Joe was by Dickie Bar Joe out of a Dell Mingo Mare.
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2024 EVDS Aladar Breeding Contract
Service Fee:
$1100 for Live Service including GST, LFG.
Chilled semen available for $1100 including GST. Plus shipping costs.
​Frozen semen - $1100 in GST for 3 mare doses. plus shipping costs.
