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Tail scoring study underway
December 5th 2023In 2021, we helped develop and lead a four year nationwide study to investigate the prevalence of tail damage in NZ herds. Our vets and techs have been tail scoring for a number of years now throughRead moreSpring case: uterine torsion
December 5th 2023While summer is now upon us and the focus has shifted to repro and scanning, it can be useful to look back on the season's just been and take on any learnings. James Benstead, a mixed animal vet baRead moreScanning versus cow wearables
December 5th 2023We are seeing more farmers adopt rumination technologies (such as AllFlex or Halter collars, or CowManager tags) in their herds, with many positive benefits for the cows and farm staff. TheseRead moreWelFarm: Proactive beats reactive
December 5th 2023Regular dentist check ups can hurt your back pocket at the time, but can prevent a much bigger bill and a lot more pain down the track. Proactively monitoring herd health and welfare can offer theRead morePreparing for a hot summer
December 5th 2023We have had a couple of consecutive hot, dry summers in the south and, while predictions suggest we may have some reprieve from dry spells this season, it is worthwhile preparing for low rainfall. Read moreBeating B1 deficiency
December 4th 2023Vitamin B1, or thiamine, deficiency causes a disease known as polioencephalomalacia (‘polio’). In New Zealand, this is most commonly seen in youngstock over the summer months, when calves areRead morePlanning for scanning
December 4th 2023Calving hasn’t long finished and mating is still in full swing, so it may seem too early to start thinking about pregnancy testing? Wrong! Now is a great time to think about your scanningRead moreYoungstock and minerals
December 4th 2023Our livestock progeny is always a priority. Ensuring they are in tip-top shape to allow for optimal growth is critical to having them become successful members of the herd in the future. In mostRead moreLepto vaccine update
November 14th 2023Leptospirosis (lepto) is a disease caused by bacteria that can be spread from animal to human, otherwise known as a zoonotic disease. The impact lepto can have on-farm is devastating, with severe fluRead moreMeet the vet flock: Holly
November 8th 2023Hi, I’m Holly, a mixed animal vet based between Gore and Tapanui. I have been with VetSouth for almost 2 years now, after graduating from Massey University in 2021. Having moved to Gore withoutRead moreStay in touch
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