Benefits of premium pet food
We all know that super-premium pet foods can appear expensive to buy – but are they really?
Lameness in farm dogs
Lameness is one of the most common presenting causes of working farm dogs to the vet clinic. Lameness refers to unevenness in the gait due to an inability to move one or more limbs normally with sudden onset or progressive and ongoing.
Caring for the older generation
When it comes to joints, it is very true that “rest equals rust” and “move it or lose it”
Cows collars – a great aid for vets and farmers
Cows collars – a great aid for vets and farmers We see a huge benefit from cow collars on dairy farms. They can really help in stock management, health and breeding. Some clients have been using the collars for up to four years now and really love them. They integrate with Minda and Milk Hub […]
Actions to take at ewe pregnancy scanning
Actions to take at ewe pregnancy scanning The most important action to take at scanning is to take off multiple ewes that are light. That is, those below body condition score 3. These ewes can be given some priority feeding before they lamb which will enable them to produce more colostrum, have higher lamb survival […]
How thorough is your plan for mating?
How thorough is your plan for mating? A thorough dairy reproduction plan being used by our company is delivering excellent results. With rises in the pay-out more than ever, it pays to have as many cows in calf as early as possible. As well as making sure cows reach their optimal body condition score (BCS) […]
Why aren’t my beef weaners growing?
Why aren’t my beef weaners growing? Big variations in the growth performance of young cattle are common in autumn. The most common causes of this (in order) are listed below: Feed allowance: Autumn grown grass (that flush of feed we’ve had in most places after recent rain) is low in dry matter and it is […]
Cervidae drench for deer
Cervidae drench for deer Internal parasites, particularly lungworm and ostertagia are a significant animal health problem on New Zealand deer farms. Due to widespread drench resistance, farmers have had to resort to using mixes of drenches that were not registered for deer, with the resultant 91 day withholding period. Cervidae Oral is a new triple […]
Transport Certificates
Transport Certificates Fitness for transport certificates are a requirement for any animal that is not 100%, should you wish to transport it. This is for any type of transport, not just transport for slaughter. Over the years the rules around these have become more stringent due to reviews of the Animal Welfare Act and to […]
Cow condition and drying off
Cow condition and drying off Cows that calve with a Body Condition Score (BCS) below 5.0 will produce less milk than their potential. This is because there will not be enough stored fat reserves to meet the high demand for energy during the early stages of lactation. They will also take longer to start […]