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Dairy cow nutrition at dry-off

February 23rd 2026There are a lot of changes that occur in a dairy cow around the time of drying off in order to transition her from a lactating cow into a dry cow, including: Milk production needs to slow down to,Read more

Looking closer with videoscopy

February 17th 2026Using a thin, flexible tube with a high-definition camera on the end, videoscopy lets us look inside areas such as the stomach, airways, nasal passages, and bowel. The live images appear on aRead more

Seeing more with ultrasound

February 17th 2026Ultrasound is a safe, radiation-free imaging tool that uses sound waves to create live images of your pet’s soft tissues and organs. It’s commonly used to investigate concerns such asRead more

Clear answers with X-rays

February 17th 2026X-rays are a fast, non-invasive way for our vets to look inside your pet’s body and understand what might be causing pain, illness, or changes in behaviour. They’re commonly used to investigateRead more

Why an in-house laboratory matters

February 10th 2026Our on-site lab allows us to run a wide range of tests without sending samples away. This includes blood and urine testing, cytology, clotting tests, hormone testing, blood gases and more. BecauseRead more

Tina, an unusual kitten

January 28th 2026During her examination, the vet noticed a few unusual signs. Tina was unusually subdued, and her body shape wasn’t quite right for her age. Her legs were shorter than expected, and her head wasRead more

What's inside a cow's hoof?

January 27th 2026At our recent on-farm lameness training sessions, we’ve been inspecting some live cows’ feet – and also looking at some dead cows’ ones! Being able to look inside a cow’s foot really helpsRead more

Discussing Johne’s disease

January 27th 2026At the end of last year, VetSouth teamed up with LIC for two workshops in Winton and Gore about Johne’s disease. Local farmers at various stages of their ‘Johne’s journey’ joined some of ourRead more

Delivering to your farm

January 27th 2026We know being a farmer is busy work. Our friendly Farm Distribution drivers are on the road every weekday to help get you the products you need without having to leave the farm. Our two main drivers,Read more

Reducing lambs’ pneumonia risk

January 26th 2026One of the most common issues seen in lambs around weaning is chronic, non-progressive pneumonia (commonly known as ‘viral pneumonia’). This can be caused by bacteria, mycobacteria andRead more

Vitamin B12 for lambs

January 26th 2026Lambs low in vitamin B12 can have reduced growth rates, ill-thrift, dull coats, and reduced appetite. Although they may not appear clinically unwell, these lambs often fail to reach theirRead more

What causes Yersiniosis?

January 20th 2026Yersiniosis is a highly infectious disease that affects deer. It is characterised by scours that rapidly leads to death if untreated. Early clinical signs of the disease include a green, watery, smelRead more

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