Whether you’re a first time pet owner looking for the basics or a seasoned fur parent looking for some inspiration, we have everything covered from nutrition, vaccinations and grooming, to common health issues, behaviour and general wellbeing.
For vaccines to be effective when injected they must be stored correctly including when you collect them from the clinic as well as how they are handled when you are on farm. There is no sense going to all the trouble of vaccinating if the vaccine has been degraded by how we have handled it.
We have compiled a list of information on facial eczema, frequently asked questions, how we can help you prevent and manage the risk of facial eczema and what your preventative plan should include.
Johne’s disease (pronounced “Yo-knees”) Something that all farmers have no doubt heard mentioned by a vet at some stage or
Cervidae drench for deer Internal parasites, particularly lungworm and ostertagia are a significant animal health problem on New Zealand deer
Nitrate poisoning Nitrate poisoning, is a relatively common problem in grazing livestock in our temperate climate, and often follows when
Lungworm in cattle and deer Lungworm in deer is caused by a deer-adapted lungworm Dictyocaulus eckerti. Cattle lungworm, Dictyocaulus viviparus, has also been
Interpreting feed analyses We have been asked by many farmers over my years of clinical practice to explain and interpret
Biosecurity and your neighbours Infectious diseases can challenge the performance and threaten the lives of animals. This risk can extend
Managing Johne’s disease Johne’s disease (JD) is an intestinal disease causing progressive weight loss, sometimes with scouring, leading to emaciation
Zoonoses Zoonoses are defined as infections which are naturally transmitted between animals and people. Because of the risk to their own
Yersiniosis As Yersinia is everywhere it is not possible to eradicate – so we must manage around it. Yersiniosis is a bacterial
Develveting Stags The develveting season: points to consider Animal issues The key is to minimise stress and damage to velvet
Tararua Vets offers a comprehensive on-farm and in-clinic veterinary service. Our branches in Pahiatua and Dannevirke complement this service with carefully chosen animal health products and merchandise with up-to-date advice on their use.