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Understanding ear infections in dogs 

The most frequent type of ear infection canine's experience is called otitis externa, which simply means inflammation of the outer ear canal. While dogs with floppy or hairy ears (think cocker spanieRead more

Why is my pet so itchy?

Itching, also called pruritus, is a sensation that makes your dog or cat want to scratch, rub, lick, or chew their skin. While occasional scratching can be normal, persistent or severe itching oftenRead more

Vitamin B12 testing

Earlier this year, our vets in the Clutha area tested liver vitamin B12 levels in lambs, prompted by farmers’ concerns about poor growth rates.  On all farms tested, at least some lambs had liver Read more

Larval cultures give more insight 

Most of our farmers are familiar with bringing in 10 individual faecal samples for a FEC (faecal egg count). Many are now discovering even more by having a larval culture done.    A FEC identifRead more

Dirty business – strategies for calf scours

When you notice a calf with scours, alongside their diarrhoea you may also see other signs of sickness, such as:  Not drinking/feeding well Isolating themselves from the group Lethargy, includingRead more

Tech talk: Disbudding

For us vet techs it’s when our calendars are packed with lots of disbudding work, which is a favourite of ours. Days disbudding are filled with calves, banter, great teammates, and amazing farmers.Read more

Vetting in spring

Spring is here... finally the dark days of winter, mountains of paperwork, and endless cups of tea during consults have come to an end.    It’s time for us vets to don our capes (or overalls),Read more

Parasites around lambing time

With a very wormy Autumn this year, we expect there are a lot of parasites on our farms at the moment. We rely on the immunity of adult stock to mop these up and reduce the larval challenge. WhenRead more

Clostridial disease defence

Clostridial vaccination for your sheep is a crucial preventative measure against a range of lethal bacteria in the environment, including diseases such as tetanus, pulpy kidney, and blackleg. Read more

Turn it over

In the past, drenching has been the only way to manage this – but in all species, we are seeing parasites become resistant to drenches. So, we need to consider other ways to manage parasites.   Read more

What’s best for housing calves?

A shed that’s sheltered from the wind and rain so it’s warm, with good ventilation and natural light – remember to disinfect it regularly.    Pens for healthy calves with solid partitionsRead more

Colostrum key to calf rearing

I’m sure you know that colostrum is the first milk a cow produces after calving, which is essential for building a calf’s immune system – but what about gold colostrum? It’s the very firstRead more

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