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July 29th 2024Last season, between July and November 2023, we were called out to assist with 665 calvings! Of these, 15 were for beefies (including 2 prolapses) and 650 were for dairy cows, with 67% of theseRead moreInside the lamb shed
July 25th 2024Lambing is always hectic and once the season starts you won’t have the time to keep dashing out for essentials. If you are going to be rearing lambs this year, it pays to have your lamb shed wellRead moreFarm dogs and milk powder: a dangerous combination
July 24th 2024Milk powders containing coccidiostats can be beneficial when feeding young animals, but can be lethal if ingested by our pets. Picture this: cold, early mornings, mixing milk powder and warm waterRead moreMinimising mastitis
July 22nd 2024A common disease after calving, mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary gland caused by bacteria getting into the udder. While sub-clinical cases don’t have any outward changes, only a high somaRead moreIs your cat a Fat Cat? Avoiding feline obesity.
July 11th 2024A trend of increasing numbers of obese cats has been seen worldwide, and New Zealand is no exception, with one in four cats here classified as overweight or obese. This extra weight has an impactRead moreIs pet insurance worthwhile?
July 11th 2024We were recently asked about the value of pet insurance, so here are a few thoughts. As we all know, having a pet in the family is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and a privilege that comes withRead moreEffective lice control in sheep
July 2nd 2024The most effective lice control, using externally applied products, occurs when it is applied to sheep straight off the shears. That means within 24 hours of shearing when using a backline appliedRead moreParvo in pups
July 2nd 2024Typical symptoms include vomiting, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhoea, which results in the severe loss of body fluids and blood proteins, malabsorption of nutrients and increased secondaryRead moreDefying the odds: One dog’s amazing cancer journey
July 1st 2024The week of his opening debut in West Otago Theatrical Society's production of Annie, Ruger, a 5-year-old Rottweiler, was diagnosed with the most aggressive bone cancer. Rather than "breaking aRead moreTriple drench resistance is on the rise
July 1st 2024Another faecal egg count reduction test (FECRT) season has come to a close and we have had some concerning results, showing continued high levels of resistance to triple combination drenches andRead moreStay in touch
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