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University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna

University Clinic for Ruminants

We are committed to sharing our expertise with the owners of cattle, sheep, goats and New World camelids to help them keep their animals healthy. 

Website of the University Clinic for Ruminants
Website of the Unit Herd Health Management in Ruminants

The animal patients can be brought to the university clinic with a referral from the veterinarian in charge and by prior appointment. Following the clinical examination, the animals are either treated as outpatients or admitted as inpatients, depending on the diagnosis.

Emergency Number

You can reach us at this number around the clock.

T +43 1 25077-5232
Contacting the University Clinic

T +43 1 25077-5232

Mon–Fri: 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

E-Mail

Prior appointment is requested.

Contacting Herd Health Management – Vetfarm

M +43 1 25077-6491  

T +43 2672 82335-31

E-Mail

Chair of the University Clinic

Thomas Wittek

Univ.-Prof. Dr.med.vet. Thomas Wittek, Dipl.ECBHM
T +43 1 25077-5200  
E-Mail

Services for Animal Owners and Veterinarians

Unit of Ruminant Medicine

Chair: Univ.-Prof. Dr.med.vet. Thomas Wittek, Dipl.ECBHM

We conduct research and teaching on internal and epidemic diseases in ruminants, including udder disorders and young animal diseases.

We run outpatient clinics for cattle, small ruminants and New World camelids.
 

Unit of Herd Health Management in Ruminants

Chair: Univ.-Prof. Dr.med.vet. Marc Drillich, Dipl.ECAR Dipl.ECBHM 

We conduct scientific research, instruct students and offer postgraduate and continuing education.

Vetfarm, Kremesberg 12
2563 Pottenstein an der Triesting
 

Specialty Areas of the University Clinic for Ruminants

Surgery

  • Surgical emergencies of all kinds
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Orthopaedic surgery

Orthopaedics

  • Lameness diagnostics and diagnostic imaging
  • Conservative therapy
  • Surgical therapy
  • Routine hoof care

Internal Medicine

  • Clinical examinations
  • Diagnostic measures: examination of blood, urine, faeces and milk
  • Ultrasound and endoscopy
  • X-ray, magnetic resonance and computer tomography
  • Ophthalmology
  • Dental medicine

Ruminants

Herd Health Management

  • Intensive farm analysis
  • Further investigations
  • Definition of targets
  • Discussion of various options for optimising operations or improving the situation
  • Joint development of a suitable strategy
  • Preparation of a visitation protocol

Sheep and Goats

Herd Health Management

  • Milk production: milk yield, milk protein and milk fat content, cell counts
  • Feeding: feed, silage care, water supply
  • Husbandry: housing system, hygiene, management
  • Udder health: milking process, California mastitis test, bacteriological examination

New World Camelids

Herd Health Management

  • Clinical examinations
  • Diagnostic procedures
  • Blood and other laboratory tests
  • Imaging procedures, such as ultrasound, endoscopy and X-ray examination
  • CT or MRI examinations
  • Endoparasite prevention
  • Endoparasite monitoring
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