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VetSouth Lifestyle Run 2022

Our Lifestyle Run gives lifestyle block owners the opportunity to get on top of their animal health needs. Contact your local clinic to discuss how we can help.

Whether you have ewes and lambs, your rearing calves or any number of other farm animals we can help. We are here to help protect their health and set them up for happy and healthy growth.
Each block is different and so too is each farmer, so we work with you for the best investment of your time and money.

Contact your local clinic to discuss how we can help.

What's covered?

+ Vaccinations for essential diseases: Campylobacter, Clostridial diseases & Lepto

+ Earmarking/tagging

+ Parasite control drenching

+ Hoof trimming to prevent injuries

+ Body condition scoring to identify any areas of concern

+ Trace Elements: such as B12 and Selenium to get the best performance out of your animals and pasture

WHEN?

Winton/Invercargill & surrounds

+ Dipton, Lumsden, Mossburn, Browns, Nightcaps, Otautau, Makarewa, Bluff and everything in between

Mon 3rd - Tues 4th Oct

Gore/Tapanui & surrounds

+ Waimumu, Balclutha, Tapanui, Riversdale and everything in between

Tues 4th - Wed 5th Oct

Find out more

Do you want to know more about the lifestyle run? Fill out the form below and a team member will be in contact.

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